International Student Advice Officer (UN5537)

Uniglobalcareers; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northampton is seeking an International Student Advice Officer (UN5537) for a full-time 12-month fixed-term role based at Waterside Campus. The role focuses on providing student-centred advice on immigration and international student matters, supporting recruitment and retention activities, and contributing to compliance functions.

The successful candidate will work in a higher education setting requiring accuracy and strong communication, with experience of Home Office rules

Qualifications

• Understand and apply complex regulations relating to immigration and international students.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with immigration guidance for international students is required.
• Experience with Home Office rules relating to international students is required.
• Postgraduate qualification in higher education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide student-centred advice and guidance on immigration and international student issues
• Support recruitment and retention activities
• Support the Senior International Student Advice Officer
• Contribute to Immigration and Compliance Team functions
• Assist with engagement monitoring activities
• Support Home Office reporting

Education

Postgraduate qualification in higher education

Job description

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

OVERVIEW The University of Northampton is recruiting an International Student Advice Officer (UN5537) for a full-time 12-month fixed-term role based at Waterside Campus. The position supports recruitment and retention activities by providing student-centred advice and guidance on immigration and international student matters. This role contributes to an excellent experience for international students while supporting the Senior International Student Advice Officer and wider Immigration and Compliance Team. The successful candidate will work within a higher education environment that requires accuracy, communication skills, and the ability to apply complex regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide student-centred advice and guidance on immigration and international student issues
• Support the University of Northampton’s recruitment and retention activities
• Support the Senior International Student Advice Officer
• Contribute to Immigration and Compliance Team functions
• Assist with engagement monitoring activities
• Support Home Office reporting

Requirements

Understand and apply complex regulations relating to immigration and international students

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to understand and apply complex regulations
• Prior knowledge of immigration advice relating to international students
• Experience of Home Office rules relating to international students
• Desirable postgraduate qualification relevant to higher education

Why this role matters

International student support plays an important role in higher education institutions by helping students understand immigration requirements and maintain compliance throughout their studies. Positions focused on advice and guidance contribute to student wellbeing, institutional compliance, and an excellent experience for international students. This role also supports the wider international strategy of the university by helping students access accurate information and practical support during their academic journey.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight any experience supporting international students within higher education or related environments
• Provide examples of handling detailed administrative processes or interpreting complex immigration guidance
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with diverse student populations
• Show evidence of accuracy and attention to detail in compliance-related work
• Mention experience working with Home Office regulations or student immigration processes where relevant
• Tailor your application to the student-centred nature of the role and the importance of an excellent student experience