SALARY

The starting salary will be from £27,644 per annum pro rata on Grade D, depending on qualifications and experience.

YOU

We are looking for people with:

• Recent administrative experience working within a large HR Department advising staff and line managers
• A genuine interest in International Employment and the ability to quickly develop an understanding of UKVI guidance
• A strong customer service focus
• The ability to juggle competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail

THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

THE ROLE

In this role you will support the HR Immigration Manager to manage the day-to-day administration of systems and processes associated with visas, including compliance. You will also provide advice to colleagues, applicants, and recruiting managers on visa processes and issues that surround international employment.

What you will be doing:

• Acting as the first point of contact to provide advice and guidance
• Providing administrative support for visa applications
• Maintaining and updating visa records to keep track of progress
• Preparing and checking documents before issuing certificates of sponsorship
• Carrying out right to work document checks
• Using the UKVI sponsorship management system to maintain compliance.