Job Description

HR/People

Would you like to be a Student Immigration Officer who is passionate about people, talent, and workplace culture? Join our dynamic Student Immigration team at the University of Oxford and help attract, support, and develop top talent in our world-leading institution.

Salary:

31,459 - 36,616 per annum

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent Contract

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

The Student Immigration team plays a key role in ensuring that the University fulfils all its duties as a licensed sponsor of international students under the points-based immigration system and provides high quality support to international students and their families before their arrival, during their time in Oxford and the transition to returning home or remaining in the UK to work.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service. One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave. A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle. An excellent contributory pension scheme. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

You will spend half of the year working with the compliance side of the team and half of the year working with the advice side of the team to support them with student queries. The compliance workload includes processing over 4,000 CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) numbers each year for students to apply for a visa; and reporting changes in student status to the Home Office (approximately 700 reports a year) within a strict 10 day timeline, as well as a range of other central compliance checks.

The advice side of the team supports students with a wide range of visa queries including obtaining entry clearance overseas, extending a visa within the UK and a range of other visa related queries and assistance which can vary widely in complexity. The team also deliver presentations on the post-study work opportunities available after completion of studies.

You will also help both teams to deliver regular training sessions to staff from across the University supporting student visa holders, or other student/staff briefings as required.

About You

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate a personable, confident, and diplomatic approach that employs tact, discretion, and initiative in liaising with senior colleagues, external bodies and all members of the collegiate University Strong organisational and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy A systematic, thorough, and well-organised approach to work Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines whilst dealing with a high volume of work Significant experience required in the use of Microsoft Office suite including data analysis

This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points-based system. We are therefore unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:
A covering letter/supporting statement Your CV The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on

Monday 4 August.

Interviews will take place on

Tuesday 19 August

, and will be held face-to-face.