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.

Background

This role is part of the International Student Advice & Compliance Team and has responsibility for managing the institution-wide corporate compliance responsibilities to the Home Office for Student visas. With over 5000 international students, 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 the University 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 international students registration, attendance and engagement monitoring, 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 small dynamic 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: 03 June 2025 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.

At City St George’s, subject to agreement, relevant Professional Services roles may be undertaken in a hybrid way, involving a mixture of working on campus and at home each week.

Where a hybrid working arrangement can be accommodated, it is expected that colleagues will spend the majority (at least 60%) of their usual working time on campus each week. Specific details will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. A hybrid working arrangement will not detract from any comprehensive induction, that will include relevant on-site activities.

Regardless of where colleagues are working, City St George’s, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.

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