Visa Compliance Officer - London, United Kingdom - University of West London

University of West London

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London, United Kingdom

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Description

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as "regularly among the top-performing universities" and proving that "it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities".

University status awarded in or after 1992

The UKVI Compliance Team

The UKVI Compliance team plays a pivotal role within UWL to ensure the UKVI sponsor license is maintained and fully compliant with student visa sponsorship duties.

The Compliance officer will be part of a small team ensuring that the university remains compliant in all aspects of its student visa sponsorship duties as set by the Home Office.

The Compliance Team does not work alone and liaises with other university wide departments

The Role

The postholder is required to have overview of UKVI student visa holders, have a clear understanding of the sponsor duties and support the Senior UKVI Compliance Officer to ensure the University remains complaint under the UKVI sponsorship license duties.

Work collaboratively and liaise with colleagues across the University departments and undertake the various activities required as part of the UKVI procedures and processes for all student's immigration categories and provide general compliance advice and guidance to students and colleagues.

Liaise regularly with students and maintain up to date records of all student visa holders.

Together with the ability to assess and react to any possible UVKI breaches and advise on appropriate measures/actions to be taken to solve the situation.

Ensure accurate student records and documentation is kept, maintained and up to date, ready for audit purposes in line with UKVI requirements.

The Person

How to Apply
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 20th March 2023

Additional Information
This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

This post is not available for UWL students.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.