Immigration Adviser

We are seeking an Immigration Adviser to join the Visa and Immigration team within Registry and Academic Affairs. This specialist role is essential to the University’s ability to provide a professional immigration advisory service to applicants, students and the wider University community, while at the same time maintaining UKVI immigration compliance to protect and maintain the University’s student sponsor licence. This role requires knowledge of the student immigration rules to provide accurate and appropriate immigration advice. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of UKVI policy and legislation alongside relevant University regulations and apply that to student casework. The role requires problem-solving skills to manage and resolve complex cases. The role also involves communicating high volumes of complex information to students and colleagues across the University. The role holder must have excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills to enable them convey information clearly. Immigration Advisers are responsible for making decisions on casework, including assessing the most appropriate way of responding to issues, with support from the Head of Visa and Immigration. This will include making or influencing decisions on when it is, or is not, appropriate for the University to act as a student’s immigration sponsor. Immigration Advisers in the Visa and Immigration team have specific areas of compliance responsibility in addition to advice, case work and enquiry management duties. The role holder will have specific responsibility for supporting the development and dissemination of UKVI compliance policies and guidance across the institution through a programme of training and outreach activity. Experience of developing and delivering training will therefore be beneficial. We are looking for individuals who have experience in immigration compliance and/or a good understanding of university regulations having previously worked in the higher education sector. This post is offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ruth Hudson, email RUTH.HUDSON@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Further details: Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process. We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more. Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.