HR Recruitment Advisor (Immigration)

About the role

The HR Recruitment Advisor (Immigration) provides operational immigration and recruitment support, ensuring compliance with UK immigration legislation and University policies. The role supports recruiting managers and staff by providing guidance on immigration routes, maintaining compliance records and assisting with audit preparation.
  
Skills, experience and qualifications

Essential:
  - Degree-level qualification with evidence of continuous professional development
  - Strong understanding of UK work visas and sponsor responsibilities
  - Experience providing policy advice and customer-focused support
  - Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills
  
 Desirable:
  - CIPD part-qualified or substantial HR administration experience
  - Experience in immigration compliance, Higher Education, or UKVI SMS

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Joel Clarke-Davey, j.clarke-davey@aston.ac.uk

This role is subject to satisfactory basic DBS check. 

Aston University may be able to sponsor those who are already on a Skilled Worker Visa issued before 22nd July 2025. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. 

Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Further details:

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions. 

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

Guidance on AI-Assisted Applications

While we cannot prevent applicants from using AI tools to support their application, we ask that all submissions reflect your own experience, achievements, and motivations. We want to understand what you personally bring to the role, so please ensure your application represents your own voice and capabilities.

We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk

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