Visa Compliance Officer

Job Description

Job title: Visa Compliance Officer

Company: Northeastern University London

Job description: POSITION OVERVIEW

Department: Marketing, Admissions, Recruitment & Visas

Location: Marble Quay, London (Hybrid role – 3-4 days on campus)

Term: Full-time; 12 Month Contract (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Monday to Friday (38 hours per week, 9:00-17:30)

Benefits

Generous benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance pro rata (excl. Bank holidays), group life assurance, group income protection, pension schemes and private healthcare (optional)

Start: 11 March 2024

Reporting to the Visa & Immigration Compliance Manager, the Visa Compliance Officer will focus on the operational aspects of complying with the University’s duties as a visa sponsor. You will liaise regularly with NU London’s current students and future students, visa applicants, and workers to maintain accurate records for all our visa students and migrant workers.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have a minimum of one year’s experience working in a visa and immigration role in the UK Higher Education Sector.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Thoroughly review CAS requests and documents, track pending documents, and communicate with students to ensure accurate and timely issuance of CAS.
• Collaborate with Visa & Immigration Compliance Manager and Visa Compliance Officers to assign CAS correctly via SMS and meet deadlines.
• Provide updates on student visa application progress and maintain up-to-date lists of students issued with CAS.
• Identify and support students at risk of failing CAS issuance requirements, communicate regularly with students, and liaise with external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and update of immigration-related communications for international students.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to inform students and offer holders of requirements for maintaining a Student Visa.
• Assist Visa Compliance Team with UKVI sponsorship duties, monitor and audit visa student files.
• Support enrolment and re-enrolment of international students and monitor changes in student circumstances.
• Monitor academic engagement and compile reports for the Senior Visa Compliance Officer and the Visa & Immigration Compliance Manager.
• Maintain and update UKVI compliance information across all communication platforms and provide timely information to students.
• Review and maintain policies and processes related to Visa and Immigration Compliance.
• Provide advice to prospective and registered students regarding CAS and visa process and regulations.
• Work as a Level 2 user on the UKVI SMS system.
• Assist with Right to Work checks for all new employees.
• Ensure compliance with UKVI requirements by monitoring worker documentation and keeping records up to date. Notify Human Resources and staff members in advance of visa and documentation expiration.

OTHER DUTIES

• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.
• To keep up to date with Higher Education and Immigration rules and regulations.
• To foster a positive work environment with a good team spirit, including the wider admissions, recruitment and marketing team and all other departments.
• Attend meetings or events which may require weekend or evening work on occasion.

About the College

Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London. After becoming part of Northeastern University’s global network in early 2019, the University has undergone a period of rapid growth, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in February 2020 and moving to new premises in 2021. NU London continues to grow taking in more students year on year, further expanding its courses, network, and opportunities.

Person Specification Criteria (Essential / Desirable)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently. [E]
• An exceptionally high level of attention to detail and accuracy. [E]
• Well-developed organisational skills and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage workload. [E]
• Ability to empathise and develop rapport with individuals applying to the College.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. [E]
• Experience working with customers face-to-face, digitally and over the phone. [E]
• Diplomatic influencing and relationship-building skills, to work with others and to ensure offer holders comply with visa requirements. [E]
• Recent experience in issuing CAS, processing student visa applications and applying the UKVI regulations, including checking applicants’ documentation. [E]
• Experience in using the Enroly CAS Shield system. [D]

Education and Training

• First degree [E]

Application Process

Applications should be made via the jobs.ac apply button (above) by 23:59 on Sunday 11th February 2024.

Please reference your application “VCO0124”. Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.

You can consult our academic job description by clicking the button below.

Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page and a full curriculum vitae.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

£28,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Expected salary: £28000 – 30000 per year

Location: London

Job date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:38:47 GMT

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