Job Description

Job Introduction

International Sponsorship Officer

Here at BPP Education Group, an opportunity has arisen within our wonderful Customer Experience department for a methodical and organised individual to join the team as an International Sponsorship Officer. You will be responsible for assessing the eligibility of a prospective international student for visa sponsorship by BPP University.


What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity!

Why work for BPP Education Group?

It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP Education Group such as:

Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP's courses for free - be it a professional qualification or full degree. With hybrid working available, you'll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home. We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there's a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.

Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family

What you'll be doing

In this role you will assess the eligibility of a prospective international student for visa sponsorship by BPP University. Responsible for assessing credibility and compliance eligibility, the International Sponsorship Officer will be required to engage in reviews of documentation and conduct any required interviews for the applicant.


The Officer will be assigned to a specific region / market / programme where they will be expected to understand the nuances of policy and procedure and apply it consistently and to a high quality.


Performance will be monitored on set KPIs concerning output and quality.


As such, you will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities

Understand BPP admissions policy and criteria and how to apply that to specific applications Holistically assess credibility, aligned to UKVI policy and caseworker guidance Review and decide on visa sponsorship of an international applicant, conducting a compliance review in line with UKVI policy and guidance Identify trends in applications and escalate to International Service Delivery Manager Respond to applicant queries relating to their credibility and sponsorship Ensure accuracy of data within BPP's CRM system

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:

Skills, experience & qualifications required - Essential

Educated to degree level or relevant work experience Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and CRM systems Ability to work with speed and accuracy Outstanding attention to detail Commitment to, and responsibility for, meeting strict deadlines Able to build good working relationships across all levels Able to work in a fast paced and pressured environment

Skills, experience & qualifications required - Desirable

Experience of working in the Higher Education sector Knowledge of the UK secondary education system Experience of working within an admissions or recruitment environment Experience of working in a compliance setting

Please note

that the successful candidate will be required to undergo any necessary pre-employment checks.

BPP Education Group are proud to be a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!

BPP Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP's safer recruitment practices

BPP Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.