Closing date: 26^th July 2023 – 12:00

Change your career, change lives

The Open University is the largest university in the UK, renowned for its flexible part-time education and commitment to widening access to higher education. We are a leader in research excellence and have a profound impact on transforming lives through education.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our People Services Hub as an Immigration Co-ordinator. In this role, you will provide first-line advisory and administrative support to colleagues and managers across the University, ensuring compliance with Immigration guidelines. You will also be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, offering accurate information and guidance to staff and managers. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping our processes and ensuring adherence to UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Sponsorship licence compliance and Prevention of Illegal Working regulations. This exciting opportunity aligns with our Milton Keynes campus, although we offer flexibility in terms of location.

Skills and experience

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with previous experience in supporting immigration-related queries and administration. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders are essential. Previous experience in a customer-facing role is desired, and exceptional attention to detail and prioritization skills are a must. For a comprehensive list of duties and skills required, please refer to the Job Description.

If you have any questions regarding the application or recruitment process, please reach out to Lauren Denton at the Resourcing Hub by calling +(0)1908653492 or emailing lauren.denton@open.ac.uk. Kindly quote the vacancy reference number 20231.

What you get in return

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support our employees and their families in the long term. These include an attractive pension scheme and 30 days of annual leave pro rata, along with Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.