Immigration Compliance Assistant
Northeastern University London
London, UK
Published 3 days ago
Compliance Management Systems / Technology
About the Opportunity
Department
Visa & Immigration Compliance Team
Location
Devon House, London (Hybrid role)- 3 days from campus and 2 days from home. Post holder may be asked to work more than 3 days from campus depending on the business needs.
Term
Full-time , Fixed Term (6 months)
Salary Range
£29,000 to £30,0000 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits
The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offer flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans and being part of the cycle to work scheme.
Direct Reports
Senior Visa Compliance Officer
Reports to
Senior Visa Compliance Officer
Start
01 March 2025
The role
This Immigration Compliance Assistant post will focus on the operational aspects of complying with the University's sponsor pre-enrolment duties under the Student Route of the Points Based System. It will also be necessary for the post holder to liaise regularly with visa applicants/students and maintain up to date CAS records for all of NU London visa students on Student route visa. The post holder will play a crucial role in assisting the visa and immigration compliance team in issuing CASs to students.
Candidates will be expected to have good communication and interpersonal skills and ideally have experience working in customer services or an administrative role in the Higher education sector. Experience in the UK Higher education sector and UK immigration regulations related to student visas are desirable. An undergraduate degree in law is desirable.
Duties and Responsibilities
To undertake this role, the following should apply - should you not have the experience below, please do highlight where transferrable skills would assist with you undertaking the role.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential:
Desirable
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to ritha.aktar@nulondon.ac.uk. However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page and a full curriculum vitae.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Job sponsorship: This role is not eligible for sponsorship
Position Type
Student Services
Salary Range
£29,000 to £30,000
Additional Information
About the University
Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University's global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.
Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.
Choose NU London
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass:
Informal enquiries may be made to
Syed Zaidis.zaidi@northeastern.edu
However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Applications should be made via by 23:59 on
2025-02-21
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.
For staff's own wellbeing, for part time roles, the expectation is if you have multiple roles, they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week), and for full time roles, the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Department
Visa & Immigration Compliance Team
Location
Devon House, London (Hybrid role)- 3 days from campus and 2 days from home. Post holder may be asked to work more than 3 days from campus depending on the business needs.
Term
Full-time , Fixed Term (6 months)
Salary Range
£29,000 to £30,0000 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits
The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offer flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans and being part of the cycle to work scheme.
Direct Reports
Senior Visa Compliance Officer
Reports to
Senior Visa Compliance Officer
Start
01 March 2025
The role
This Immigration Compliance Assistant post will focus on the operational aspects of complying with the University's sponsor pre-enrolment duties under the Student Route of the Points Based System. It will also be necessary for the post holder to liaise regularly with visa applicants/students and maintain up to date CAS records for all of NU London visa students on Student route visa. The post holder will play a crucial role in assisting the visa and immigration compliance team in issuing CASs to students.
Candidates will be expected to have good communication and interpersonal skills and ideally have experience working in customer services or an administrative role in the Higher education sector. Experience in the UK Higher education sector and UK immigration regulations related to student visas are desirable. An undergraduate degree in law is desirable.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Visa Compliance team, International Recruitment, and Admissions teams to provide advice and guidance on the CAS issuance requirements that individual applicants must meet to receive a CAS from NU London.
- Support and advise prospective students on the CAS and visa process, as well as current students registered at NU London, as they progress through the application and CAS request process.
- Thoroughly review all CAS requests and corresponding documents to ensure that only students meeting the student visa requirements are issued a CAS.
- Collaborate with Senior Visa Compliance Officers to ensure all CAS-related daily administrative and other tasks are completed within agreed deadlines.
- Communicate with and track all pending documents required for CAS issuance, including liaising with prospective students who have accepted offers and paid deposits.
- Utilise CAS Shield (Enroly) and other CRM systems to engage with and communicate effectively with students.
- Flag to Senior Visa Compliance Officers any students "at risk" of failing to meet the CAS issuance requirements under the Student Route. This includes following up with students and, where necessary, referring them for additional academic or general student support.
- Obtain regular updates on the progress of student visa applications, including collecting copies of all student visa decision emails.
- Maintain regular communication with students applying for student visas to ensure their records are kept up to date.
- Assist Visa Compliance Officers and team leadership with tasks related to communication, engagement, and providing necessary information.
- Engage with students via phone, e-meetings, emails, and, where required, in person to explain the CAS issuance process and requirements, and assist with their student visa applications as needed.
- Support the Visa Compliance team in developing and updating immigration-related information for prospective international students.
- To undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.
To undertake this role, the following should apply - should you not have the experience below, please do highlight where transferrable skills would assist with you undertaking the role.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential:
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- An exceptionally high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Well-developed organisational skills and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage workload.
- Ability to empathise and develop rapport with individuals applying to the College.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience of working with customers face-to-face, digitally and over the phone.
- Diplomatic influencing and relationship-building skills, to work with others and to ensure offer holders comply with visa requirements.
- Recent experience in processing CAS applications and applying UKVI regulations, including verifying applicants' documentation; or experience in any role within the higher education sector; or experience in any legal-related role.
Desirable
- An undergraduate degree in Law
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Education, Qualifications and Training
- Personal Attributes
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to ritha.aktar@nulondon.ac.uk. However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page and a full curriculum vitae.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Job sponsorship: This role is not eligible for sponsorship
Position Type
Student Services
Salary Range
£29,000 to £30,000
Additional Information
About the University
Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University's global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.
Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.
Choose NU London
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass:
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
- Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
- Support with private medical insurance.
- Eye test reimbursement.
- Cycle Scheme vouchers.
- 24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.
Informal enquiries may be made to
Syed Zaidis.zaidi@northeastern.edu
However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Applications should be made via by 23:59 on
2025-02-21
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.
For staff's own wellbeing, for part time roles, the expectation is if you have multiple roles, they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week), and for full time roles, the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.