International Visa & Compliance Manager

As one of the fastest-growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The Team
The team is led by the Head of Immigration and Compliance, who oversees operations across both campuses. Each location - York and London - is staffed by its own International Visa and Compliance Manager and International Visa and Compliance Advisor., We are currently seeking an International Visa & Compliance Manager to join our YSJ Global team on a one year-fixed term maternity cover basis at our London campus. In this role, you will take lead responsibility for ensuring the University remains compliant with all UKVI regulations and legislation relating to student immigration, while line managing the International Visa & Compliance Advisor(s) at the London campus and providing cover for the York campus team in the absence of the York International Visa & Compliance Manager. You will oversee the full range of visa advising and compliance activities, including acting as a Level 1 User of the Home Office Sponsor Management System, leading on UKVI audit preparation, and delivering accurate, timely visa advice to prospective and current students. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced immigration professional to play a central role in supporting our international student community across both campuses.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in student immigration compliance - experience working with UKVI regulations and policies, and a deep understanding of the Higher Education sector. You will also have the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
We value diversity and welcome applicants from various industries. If you have experience in other sectors and are passionate about making a difference in Higher Education, and wish to join a dynamic team committed to delivering an excellent student experience, we encourage you to apply for the role.

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs
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Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and for additional costs (if applicable to the role)