Compliance Officer

1 month ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

**Salary**: £29,605 to £30,487 with progression to £32,982 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

**Closing Date**: 28 April 2024

The Role

Newcastle University is seeking a highly motivated Student Visa Compliance Officer to join its Visa Support Team for a 12-month fixed term post.

As part of an experienced team in the Student Progress Service, you will take the lead in ensuring that student immigration compliance tasks are carried out efficiently and accurately. Your tasks will include managing the verification of financial documents for University applicants, as well as the co-ordination of specific notifications to UK Visas and Immigration. An understanding of UK Visas and Immigration right to study requirements would be desirable.

You will assist the Student Visa Compliance Manager with the co-ordination and management of key compliance tasks within the Visa Support Team (Compliance).

The main role will be that of a specialist, taking the lead in verifying specific financial documents submitted by International applicants, as well as the co-ordination of routine student immigration compliance activities, in line with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) sponsor guidance.

This full-time post will be based on the Newcastle campus. The University offers blended working arrangements. Some weekend working may be required at busy times.

Interviews are expected to be held week beginning 6 May 2024

Key Accountabilities
To manage the reporting of timely notifications to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) through the UKVI Sponsor Management System in accordance with UKVI guidance for submission of International student change of circumstances
To support the Visa Support Team’s ‘right to study’ operations to ensure that student immigration records are accurate and up-to-date, as required by UKVI
To support the Visa Support Team in the development of new systems to support the roll-out of digital right to study operations
To support the Visa Support Team in identifying errors with student visas and providing appropriate sign posting to students to resolve issues
To assist the Visa Support Team in maintaining accurate web-based information for students in relation to student immigration compliance
To respond to enquiries from students and staff in a timely, sensitive and informed manner
To assist, as required, with any other Visa Support Team or Student Progress activities

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge of UKVI Student Sponsorship requirements
Experience of using Corporate databases, such as SAP Student Lifecycle Management
Experience of using UKVI’s Sponsor Management System
Excellent IT skills
Excellent organisational skills
Numerate and able to analyse and manipulate data

Attributes and Behaviour
Ability to work under pressure on a range of time sensitive tasks
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to work accurately with meticulous attention to detail
An analytical and logical approach to complex situations
Able to use initiative and to adopt an active approach to problem solving
Friendly and professional approach to dealing with enquiries from both staff and students.
Creative and confident approach to communicating complex issues

**Qualifications**:
Educated to ‘A’ Level or experience in an equivalent post

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
**Requisition ID**: 26940

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