Visa Compliance Officer

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution.

The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students.

Combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, law, creativity, communications, science and technology, we are creating a ‘health powerhouse’ for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university. We are now one of the UK’s largest health educators, where staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and more interdisciplinary opportunities.

The merger creates opportunities to generate significant change in the world of healthcare including changes to treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development and leadership, policy, and advocacy.

Background

This role is part of the International Student Advice and Compliance Team within Student Support Services and has responsibility for managing City’s institution-wide for corporate compliance responsibilities to the Home Office for Student visas. City has over 5000 international students, and the University is required to have in place a robust framework for managing all aspects of the Home Office requirements.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work to ensure that City is fully compliant with UKVI sponsorship duties in regards to international students. This includes being first point of contact for admissions staff preparing Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and to ensure that all CASs are assigned correctly and within agreed deadlines. This is a varied role and also involves registration of international students, attendance and engagement monitoring for international students, responding to student enquires and supporting other areas of the University to protect our UKVI sponsorship status.

Person Specification

We are looking for a diligent and efficient individual to join a dynamic and busy team. A high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail is essential as well as knowledge of UKVI Point Based System rules and regulations on Student Visas. You will be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and to have an ability to explain processes and legislation to others.

A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion and professional conduct and their practical application within a student support environment is essential along with an awareness of boundaries of confidentiality and professionalism appropriate to student support in a Higher Education setting.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 21st August 2024 at 11:59pm.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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