International Advice and Compliance Officer
- Recruiter
- Edinburgh College
- Location
- Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh
- Salary
- £24,962 - £26,816 per annum
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2017
- Closes
- 04 Jul 2017
- Job Level
- Administrator / Officer / Advisor
- Job Function
- Academic Support, Student Services / Recruitment
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Commercial Development (International Development)
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Main Location: Sighthill Campus
We are looking for an International Advice and Compliance Officer to offer specialist advice and support to international students on immigration, course progression and welfare issues. Reporting to the International Business Manager you will advise college management on matters relating to visa compliance, immigration regulations and the college’s Tier 4 sponsor status.
The successful candidate will possess the minimum of a degree level qualification. You should have recent demonstrable experience of working with international students / non-native speakers in a frontline support environment, and experience of working in immigration advice and/or compliance.
You will have an understanding of current Tier 4 visa regulations to a minimum of OISC Code of Standards level 1, and of general UK immigration rules and policy including other study visa routes. Strong communication skills, cultural awareness and IT skills are essential.
The successful candidate will be based at our Sighthill Campus but may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.
Interviews: 13/ 14 July 2017