At a Glance
- Tasks: Guide international students through the UK visa application process and provide tailored immigration advice.
- Company: Join a supportive university team dedicated to enhancing student success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of international students while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in providing high-quality advice and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35608 - 39906 £ per year.
Join our team to provide immigration advice to a large and diverse international student population. In this role you will guide students through the UK visa application process and support them through changes in circumstances and immigration challenges. You will work in a regulated advisory environment, delivering accurate, student-focused and compliant advice while supporting the University’s responsibilities as a sponsor institution. You will also contribute to service innovation, design and deliver workshops, and write accessible guidance on immigration matters. You will play an important part in ensuring students receive a high-quality, joined-up service throughout their journey.
What will you be doing?
- Providing personalised immigration advice to students and applicants in line with IAA code of standards and across a hybrid model: appointments, drop-ins (in-person and online), email, and student-facing workshops
- Managing a heavy caseload to strict visa deadlines, particularly during peak periods
- Working collaboratively across the University to solve cases
- Supporting students with adverse immigration outcomes
- Designing and delivering student workshops and digital resources
- Engaging with external bodies, including UKVI, UKCISA and AISA
- Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement: monitoring sector and institutional trends, analysing service data and helping shape the service
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with experience in delivering high-quality advice and support, as well as knowledge of the UK Student immigration route. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential. If you thrive on making a meaningful difference and are committed to enhancing the wellbeing and success of international students, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute directly to their university experience.
Please be aware that annual leave for this role will be restricted in August and September. Please note this role will require occasional attendance at university open days and other events which are sometimes scheduled on a weekend.
Additional information
- Contract type: Open ended
- Work pattern: Full time
- Grade: H
- Salary: £35,608 - £39,906 per annum
- School/Unit: Education and Student Success
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 23rd August.
For informal queries please contact Katerina Videnskaya.
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