Student Immigration Advice and Compliance Officer

Job Title: Student Immigration Advice and Compliance Officer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £31,236 - £34,610 per annum - SS4
Job type: Full time, fixed term up to 12 months
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role:
University College Birmingham's Compliance team is recruiting for a Student Immigration Advice and Compliance Officer (maternity cover) to support Student Route compliance operations across the University.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience working with the Student Route immigration category within Higher Education. You will possess a strong understanding of Student Route Sponsor Guidance and be confident in applying the rules to manage a range of complex student immigration matters.
You will be proficient in using the UKVI SMS system, including issuing CAS and reporting changes in circumstances. In addition, you will be familiar with the (url removed) student visa application process and able to support continuing and returning students with their visa applications.
We are looking for a proactive problem solver with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be confident in delivering clear and assertive advice to both students and academic staff and have a proven ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Benefits:
* Generous allocation of annual leave
* 29 days' paid leave per year
* 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
* Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
* Employer Contributions - 20.9%
* Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
* Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
* Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
* Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
* A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
* Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
* Hybrid working opportunities
* Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date - Sunday 3rd May 2026.
Interview Date - TBC.
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; International Student Adviser, Student Immigration Adviser, Immigration Compliance Officer, Visa Compliance Officer, Student Route Compliance Officer, International Student Compliance Officer, may also be considered for this role