UKVI Compliance Officer
Birmingham campus base, but should be able and prepared to work at home, and at other locations as necessary.
£29,605 - £32,982 per annum.
ABOUT US The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is proud of our dedicated and talented employees, and we work together as a team to make a difference to the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We are 14th in the UK for Social Inclusion and 28th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023), and 21st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2023). Our success depends heavily on the commitment and skills of our people.
THE ROLE Provide effective support to deliver the University’s obligations under the UKVI Points Based Immigration System through ensuring compliance with Home Office and University immigration policies. Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.
REQUIREMENTS To be considered for this role, you will need:
Good level of general education. Previous administrative experience within the higher education sector. Demonstrable experience of working in a complex regulatory environment. Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and with a wide variety of stakeholders. Evidence of excellent attention to detail. Evidence of the ability to take ownership of and responsibility for complex student visa matters. Ability to meet tight deadlines and plan own workload as required. Knowledge of relevant immigration & UKVI regulations. Knowledge of the issues facing international students in the UK. IT literacy, with knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, and the ability to learn new packages. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a dispersed team.
It would also be beneficial if you have: A degree level qualification or equivalent. Recent experience of working with international students.
BENEFITS Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days. Our employees get access to a comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including: Competitive pay and pay progression. Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure. Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family. Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services. Support for health and wellbeing, including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health, and counselling support services. Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications. Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave. Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.
HOW TO APPLY If you feel you could thrive and make an impact in this role, please apply via the button shown. Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement. Note your correspondence language will be determined by the language you apply in. To apply in Welsh, please click ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of the screen.
Closing date: 4th February 2025, 11:59 pm. Interview date: Thursday, 13th February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr
ABOUT US The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is proud of our dedicated and talented employees, and we work together as a team to make a difference to the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We are 14th in the UK for Social Inclusion and 28th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023), and 21st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2023). Our success depends heavily on the commitment and skills of our people.
THE ROLE Provide effective support to deliver the University’s obligations under the UKVI Points Based Immigration System through ensuring compliance with Home Office and University immigration policies. Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.
REQUIREMENTS To be considered for this role, you will need:
Good level of general education. Previous administrative experience within the higher education sector. Demonstrable experience of working in a complex regulatory environment. Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and with a wide variety of stakeholders. Evidence of excellent attention to detail. Evidence of the ability to take ownership of and responsibility for complex student visa matters. Ability to meet tight deadlines and plan own workload as required. Knowledge of relevant immigration & UKVI regulations. Knowledge of the issues facing international students in the UK. IT literacy, with knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, and the ability to learn new packages. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a dispersed team.
It would also be beneficial if you have: A degree level qualification or equivalent. Recent experience of working with international students.
BENEFITS Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days. Our employees get access to a comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including: Competitive pay and pay progression. Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure. Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family. Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services. Support for health and wellbeing, including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health, and counselling support services. Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications. Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave. Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.
HOW TO APPLY If you feel you could thrive and make an impact in this role, please apply via the button shown. Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement. Note your correspondence language will be determined by the language you apply in. To apply in Welsh, please click ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of the screen.
Closing date: 4th February 2025, 11:59 pm. Interview date: Thursday, 13th February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr
