Immigration Advisor

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the UK is looking for a Visa Support Advisor to assist international staff with visa applications and compliance. This role involves issuing sponsorship certificates, providing expert guidance, and conducting right-to-work checks. The ideal candidate will have relevant visa casework experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to excellent customer service. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, with some time in the office and the opportunity to support a vibrant community in child health research.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Membership to social and sports clubs

Qualifications

• Previous experience of visa casework and knowledge of the Home Office’s Sponsorship Management System.
• Good understanding of the Home Office points‑based system and immigration rules.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Issue certificates of sponsorship for Skilled Worker and Temporary Worker visas.
• Provide support to visa holders with visa applications for Skilled Worker, Temporary Worker, Global Talent, and ILR.
• Advise the Department of Paediatrics on immigration and compliance matters.

Skills

Visa casework experience

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Customer service

Job description

Responsibilities

• Issue certificates of sponsorship for Skilled Worker and Temporary Worker (GAE) visas.
• Provide professional support to visa holders with visa applications for Skilled Worker, Temporary Worker (GAE), Global Talent and ILR.
• Provide first‑class advice and guidance to the Department of Paediatrics on all aspects of immigration and compliance including sponsoring visa holders, managing compliance, right-to-work checks, and invitations for Academic and Business visitors.
• Operate within the Home Office’s Sponsorship Management System and interpret immigration rules.
• Perform rights‑to-work checks, and support compliance and visa holder experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of visa casework and knowledge of the Home Office’s Sponsorship Management System.
• Good understanding of the Home Office points‑based system and experience of interpreting immigration rules and applying them to individual cases.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgement.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service and ensuring a positive experience for visa holders.
• Some immigration experience required; training can be provided.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid working, with one day per week at Worcester Street and one day with the HR Team of the Department of Paediatrics in Headington, Oxford.

The role works predominantly with the Staff Immigration Team and will join the Paediatrics Team once a week, with the opportunity for hybrid working.

About the Department

The Department of Paediatrics is a vibrant and inclusive community at the forefront of child health research and clinical care. Our academics and clinicians work side by side to translate world‑leading scientific discoveries into real benefits for children and families locally, nationally, and globally. The Staff Immigration Team supports international staff recruitment, providing expert visa and immigration advice to new and existing staff.

Benefits

• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs