Job title: Visa Compliance Officer
Company: BPP University
Job description: Applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK as BPP is unable to provide visa sponsorship
Job Profile
Student Support – Visa Compliance
Title
Visa Compliance Officer
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Purpose
Providing immigration advice to prospective students and those registered at BPP
The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the university to develop, implement and review processes aimed at ensuring BPP University complies fully with our student sponsor duties and therefore is eligible to retain Student Sponsor status. The post holder will liaise regularly with students and maintain up to date records for all of BPPs registered students on Tier 4/Student visa. Experience of the UK Higher education sector and UK immigration regulations will be required for the role.
What you’ll be doing
· Tracking the lifecycle of each CAS issued and submit reports to the UKVI in accordance with the Student Sponsor Guidance.
· Providing basic immigration advice to prospective students and those registered at BPP, as they progress through the application / CAS request process.
· Working closely with the Enrolment/Student Records teams to ensure that only students with valid immigration permission allowing them to study are allowed to register on a course at BPP University.
· Working closely with colleagues across BPP to monitor the engagement of all students with a student visa.
· Escalating any areas of concern in regarding sponsored students (Student Route) to the Visa Compliance Manager
· Communicating regularly with registered sponsored student to ensure BPP University’s student records are updated to reflect any changes in circumstances.
· Providing detailed advice and guidance to colleagues on complex matters and help find solutions where possible.
· To liaise with key external stakeholders as required, in particular the UKVI
Choose a better work-life balance
With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home. Either way, you’ll benefit from a vibrant workplace and a culture that believes in looking after others, while being part of a diverse workforce where difference is celebrated. In addition, you’ll work alongside other like-minded professionals who champion progress, while having opportunities to develop in an environment where creativity and innovation is rewarded. On top of a competitive salary, we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts, Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family. Brilliantly, you can also study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
Job Background
Please note, this role is Hybrid with a mix of home and office working. The office base will be London.
Key Responsibilities:
Please refer to the JD attached
Department
Registry Operations – Visa Compliance & Int. Student Advice
Expected salary:
Location: London
Job date: Sun, 15 Oct 2023 02:27:49 GMT
