Job Description
Closing date: 23:59 on 2nd June
Right to work: By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University of Reading is seeking to appoint a Student Immigration Compliance Manager based within the Student Experience and Education Directorate.
The successful applicant will lead the Student Immigration Compliance work within the University. This role is part of the International Student Advisory team which in addition to Home Office Compliance, contains team members who supports our international students with visa and immigration advice and on wider International Student Experience areas, supporting and celebrating our International Student community. Supporting students to make the most of their time in the UK whilst studying. Further providing advice and support to wider University colleagues to enable them to support International Students
The Student Immigration Compliance Manager plays a crucial role within the University, directly impacting the successful recruitment and retention of international students through effective compliance processes and procedures.
You will have:
- In-depth knowledge of how UKVI Student Sponsor regulations affect university operations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent understanding of Student visa policy, Immigration Rules and Student Sponsor Guidance, and their operational impact within the University (Compliance).
- Collaborative approach to working with others and contributing to team goals.
- Ability to analyse complex immigration policy guidance, regulations to develop clear and effective policies and procedures.
- Strong problem-solving skills to identify potential compliance issues and develop proactive solutions
Please see person specification for full criteria.
A diverse workforce: We know that we can only achieve our vision of being a world-class, forward-looking, confident, and ambitious university by recruiting, supporting, and developing staff from the widest variety of backgrounds. We have a proud history of diversity and inclusion and are working actively on several key initiatives to continue this: https://www.reading.ac.uk/diversity/.
Benefits to working with us
Hybrid working arrangements: Located at our Green Flag award winning Whiteknights campus in Reading, we work in a friendly open plan office. We support hybrid working after initial training. New staff are expected to be on campus full time for a minimum of six weeks when starting in post. After which, once agreed, staff can work from home up to two days a week if they wish depending on business needs and time of year.
Annual leave allowance: We offer a generous entitlement of 26 days in addition to 6 public holidays and additional closure days around Christmas and Easter time each year where staff are not required to work.
Pension and Pay: Members of staff have the opportunity to join a pension scheme which is funded by contributions made by both employees and the University. Employees on grade 6 and above can join USS (the Universities Superannuation Scheme). USS is a hybrid scheme with benefits built up on both a defined benefit and a defined contribution basis (if pay exceeds a certain level).
There are 9 pay scale points within Grade 6 starting at £34,980 up to £44,263. The expectation is staff new to the role will start at the lowest end of the scale giving opportunity for pay progression each year based on satisfactory performance.
Please see the attached web links for information on the benefits of working at the University of Reading and about the University of Reading at a Glance.
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 18th June (TBC)
Contact Details:
Contact Name: Katie Robertson
Contact Job Title: Director of Student Engagement, Transitions & Advice
Contact Email address: k.m.robertson@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: Amy Rhodes
Alternative Contact Job Title: Student Immigration Compliance Manager
Alternative Contact Email address: a.v.rhodes@reading.ac.uk
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
