Vacancy Details

Description

The University of Chester is a public university, it originates as the first purpose-built teacher training college in the UK. As a University, we now occupy five campus sites in and around Chester and Warrington. We offer a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research. The University prides itself in the provision of a culture that is highly performance focused and built on a foundation of fairness, diversity, belonging and inclusivity, and you will play a critical part in the achievement of this.

The Role:

We are currently seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant (Student Visa Route) to support the Legal and Compliance Services Directorate in undertaking an increasing oversight of the University’s legal and compliance functions.  

The Ideal Candidate:

-    Educated to at least A-Level standard or equivalent 
-    Experience of office administrative processes 
-    Computer literate 
-    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
-    Can prioritise and solve standard problems
-    Able to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity

Main Responsibilities:

-    Supporting the University’s compliance with Home Office requirements for Student Route visa holders and the University’s Student Sponsor Status  
-    Monitoring and advising on migrant student engagement 
-    Organising and assisting in meetings with students 
-    Reporting migrant student activity to UKVI using Home Office systems 
-    Issuing of Biometric Residence Permits and associated matters 
-    Assisting in preparation for Home Office audits
-    Providing frontline advice and assistance to users of the University’s InfoPoint 
-    Communicating with students, staff and external bodies including UKVI and Home Office

Benefits:

As an employee of the University of Chester, you will have access to an extensive benefits package, which includes but it not limited to:

-    Hybrid working 
-    Access to the University’s training directory
-    A salary structure which includes automatic annual increments within your pay grade
-    Access to sports facilities
-    Health and wellbeing support
-    A comprehensive Employee Benefits Platform
-    A supportive and friendly work environment, with opportunities for skills development and career progression

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.
 

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