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This is a new and exciting full-time role responsible for leading and co-ordinating the day-to-day delivery of an excellent and professional Immigration Compliance and Advice Service at the Bath Spa University London.
Bath Spa University London (BSUL) is our new, business-focussed teaching centre based in vibrant Hackney, East London and is easily accessible via Hoxton and Shoreditch overground stations, as well as the bus and tube.
The new centre enjoys top facilities, friendly academic guidance and a great location that equips our students with the knowledge, opportunities, and skills needed for a successful career.
Due to recent development of the Postgraduate Business Education academic portfolio at the Bath Spa University campus, we will be welcoming our first cohort of sponsored international students from September 2024.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Immigration Compliance and Advice, the purpose of this job is;
- To lead and co-ordinate the day-to-day compliance related tasks required to protect the reputation and recruitment potential of the University by maintaining Student and Skilled Worker Sponsor status, as directed by the Head of Immigration Compliance and Advice.
- To lead and co-ordinate the day-to-day activities required to ensure accurate and timely immigration advice is available to BSU students and staff.
- To line manage the Immigration Compliance and Advice Officer(s) at the BSU London campus and line manage the Immigration Compliance and Advice staff at the Bath campus in the absence of a Bath manager.
About You
The successful candidate will have a significant level of demonstrable experience in navigating complex UKVI immigration rules and delivering a high performing Immigration Compliance and Advice function, preferably within a Higher Education environment.
The successful candidate will also have demonstrable experience of line management.
The post-holder will primarily be based in London; however, the post-holder may be expected to respond flexibly to periods of annual leave, sick leave, and peak workload. This flexibility may require travel to and working from the campus based in Bath, UK.
Additional Information
This job is based at the London campus of Bath Spa University.
Interview date: TBC (interviews will take place on our campus at Newton St Loe, Bath)
Salary: £37,099 to £41,732 per annum (Grade 7)
Due to Home Office regulations on handling biometric residence permits, only UK and Irish nationals or those with indefinite leave to remain or settled status in the UK are eligible for this post.
Successful applicants must undergo a Home Office security check before commencing the post.
Informal queries regarding the vacancy are welcomed initially via email and should be directed to Julia Coats, Head of Immigration Compliance and Advice (j.coats@bathspa.ac.uk)
About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. Offering a wide range of courses across the arts, sciences, education, social science and business to over 7,500 students, the University employs outstanding creative professionals which support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise.
Based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City, Bath Spa University ensures its students graduate as engaged global citizens who are ready for the world of work. In fact, 93 per cent of graduates find themselves in work or further study within six months.
Based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City, Bath Spa University ensures its students graduate as engaged global citizens who are ready for the world of work. In fact, 93 per cent of graduates find themselves in work or further study within six months.
