Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (Up to 12 Months) Job Overview: University College Birmingham is seeking a Student Immigration Advice and Compliance Officer to join its Compliance team. This role will involve supporting the university’s Student Route compliance operations. To be successful, candidates should have experience in the Student Route immigration category within the Higher Education sector. They should also possess a good understanding of Student Route Sponsor guidance and be able to apply the rules to address complex student immigration matters. Familiarity with the UKVI SMS system, including CAS issue and reporting change of circumstances, is essential. Successful candidates will also be knowledgeable about the gov.uk student visa application process and able to support continuing and returning students in obtaining visas. The ideal candidate will be proactive and skilled in problem-solving, with excellent communication and organizational abilities. They should feel confident in providing advice to both students and faculty members and have a proven track record of working well under pressure in a busy and ever-changing environment. The start date for this role is February 2023, pending pre-employment checks. Benefits: – Generous allocation of annual leave: 26 days’ paid leave per year, 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days – Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme: Employer Contributions – 20.9% – Subsidized private healthcare provided by Aviva, including a Digital GP Service – Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counseling services, financial wellbeing support, and bereavement support – Annual health MOTs with a Registered Nurse – Excellent staff development opportunities, including professional qualification sponsorship – Various salary sacrifice schemes, including car, technology, and cycle – Heavily-subsidized on-site car parking in central Birmingham – Hybrid working opportunities – Free on-site gym membership Closing Date: Friday 1 December 2023 at midday Interview Dates: TBC How to apply: Apply online or download an application pack at http://jobs.ucb.ac.uk/ Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer. University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted top in the International category in the prestigious 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. We were also awarded silver in the University of the Year category. The awards are voted for and by students, showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between staff and students. UCB has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick – ranked sixth in the 2022 Guardian League Tables and named the runner-up in the Times University of the Year 2022 and the Times University of the Year 2022 for Teaching Quality. If you do not already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK, you may need to obtain permission to work. Please check the Government’s online tool to determine if you require a UK visa and to find information about visa routes and eligibility criteria. All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. All applicants for employment at the University will be subject to an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service before starting work. Additionally, all applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of Safeguarding principles and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education