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Gillian is a Manager in Fragomen’s Sheffield office with more than 14 years of corporate immigration experience. She is responsible for managing new client introductions to the firm and assisting with aspects of UK immigration, including the Points Based System (PBS).

Prior to her current role, Gillian headed up Fragomen’s Tier 5 International Internship Programme, which helps global companies to deliver large structured annual UK internship programs and supports small-medium sized businesses with small off-cycle programmes.

Gillian previously worked for two of the Big Four professional services firms on a broad range of applications covered by the UK’s Points Based System (PBS) and European legislation. Gillian has also worked as an in-house Global Immigration Manager, overseeing global immigration compliance. 

Education

  • University of Leeds, Bachelor of Arts, 2002

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Professional accomplishments

MyGMPD professional development program 

Experience

Advised and assisted multinational companies in a range of sectors with assessment, delivery and ongoing compliance for their structured UK internship programmes for the duration of Tier 5 Government Authorised Exchange sponsorship.

Publications and lectures

Co-Author, “Guide to Navigating Immigration in the UK Energy & Maritime Sector.” Fragomen, 13 November 2024.

Author, “UK’s renewables energy industry in need of a ‘jump-start’ to ignite the next generation of skilled workers to meet net zero targets.” OGV Energy, 8 October 2024.

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November 13, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen's Guide to Navigating Immigration in the UK Energy & Maritime SectorRead more

October 8, 2024 | Media mentions

OGV Energy: UK’s Renewables Energy Industry in Need of a ‘Jump-Start’ to Ignite the Next Generation of Skilled Workers to Meet Net Zero TargetsRead more

October 13, 2023 | Media mentions

Scottish Legal News: Gillian Gibbons: How energy companies can leverage the immigration system as they transition from oil and gas to renewablesRead more

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November 13, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen's Guide to Navigating Immigration in the UK Energy & Maritime SectorRead more

October 8, 2024 | Media mentions

OGV Energy: UK’s Renewables Energy Industry in Need of a ‘Jump-Start’ to Ignite the Next Generation of Skilled Workers to Meet Net Zero TargetsRead more

October 13, 2023 | Media mentions

Scottish Legal News: Gillian Gibbons: How energy companies can leverage the immigration system as they transition from oil and gas to renewablesRead more

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November 13, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen's Guide to Navigating Immigration in the UK Energy & Maritime SectorRead more

October 8, 2024 | Media mentions

OGV Energy: UK’s Renewables Energy Industry in Need of a ‘Jump-Start’ to Ignite the Next Generation of Skilled Workers to Meet Net Zero TargetsRead more

October 13, 2023 | Media mentions

Scottish Legal News: Gillian Gibbons: How energy companies can leverage the immigration system as they transition from oil and gas to renewablesRead more

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November 13, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen's Guide to Navigating Immigration in the UK Energy & Maritime SectorRead more

October 8, 2024 | Media mentions

OGV Energy: UK’s Renewables Energy Industry in Need of a ‘Jump-Start’ to Ignite the Next Generation of Skilled Workers to Meet Net Zero TargetsRead more

October 13, 2023 | Media mentions

Scottish Legal News: Gillian Gibbons: How energy companies can leverage the immigration system as they transition from oil and gas to renewablesRead more

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November 13, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen's Guide to Navigating Immigration in the UK Energy & Maritime SectorRead more

October 8, 2024 | Media mentions

OGV Energy: UK’s Renewables Energy Industry in Need of a ‘Jump-Start’ to Ignite the Next Generation of Skilled Workers to Meet Net Zero TargetsRead more

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Scottish Legal News: Gillian Gibbons: How energy companies can leverage the immigration system as they transition from oil and gas to renewablesRead more

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Gillian’s insights

November 13, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen's Guide to Navigating Immigration in the UK Energy & Maritime SectorRead more

October 8, 2024 | Media mentions

OGV Energy: UK’s Renewables Energy Industry in Need of a ‘Jump-Start’ to Ignite the Next Generation of Skilled Workers to Meet Net Zero TargetsRead more

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Scottish Legal News: Gillian Gibbons: How energy companies can leverage the immigration system as they transition from oil and gas to renewablesRead more

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