Immigration and Compliance Advisor

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed institution is seeking an Immigration and Compliance Advisor to enhance their advisory services for overseas staff. This role is pivotal in navigating the complexities of the UK immigration system while ensuring a seamless experience for employees. With a commitment to fostering a supportive workplace, the university offers flexible working arrangements, generous leave benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will play a vital role in shaping the future of international staff support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Travel benefits and retail discounts

Support with relocation and accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in immigration advisory roles is beneficial.
• Strong administrative skills in HR settings are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services on immigration issues to staff.
• Act as liaison for employment screening matters.

Skills

UK immigration system knowledge

Administrative experience in HR

Customer service skills

Education

Degree level education

Level 6 vocational qualifications

Job description

The University of Cambridge is a world-renowned institution celebrated for our excellence in research, education, and scholarship. With over 14,000 staff, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and contemporary workplace that supports our employees and strengthens our position as a leading employer. Its HR function sits within the Unified Administrative Services (UAS) which provides services to some 150 academic and non-academic departments and institutions.

The Role

As the Immigration and Compliance Advisor at Cambridge, you will provide a high-quality and timely advisory service to overseas staff, both current and prospective, on a range of immigration issues and applications. Act as first point of contact for all employment screening matters and as liaison with the University's external screening agency.

About You

In order to succeed in this role, you will join us with:

• Working knowledge of the UK immigration system and/or criminal records disclosure would be desirable.
• Experience of working at an administrative level in Human Resources within a higher education or public sector organisation, and of working in a customer-focused environment.
• Educated to degree level/level 6 vocational qualifications, or with an equivalent level of practical experience.
  
  

Further information about the role and its responsibilities is available via the link below.

Benefits Of Working At Cambridge Include

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
• Generous annual leave allowance of 36/41 days paid leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme , with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
• Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation
  
  

The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to: Graeme Ross, Immigration & Compliance Manager at [e-mail].

Closing date is Monday, 26 May 2025 Interviews are planned for w/c 2nd June 2025

Please quote reference AH45873 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Further information

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