Student Advisor (Immigration)

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We are the top University in the UK for Student Experience and for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Complete University Guide 2024 and University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

*University status awarded in or after 1992.

The Department / School / College 

Student Services is a large multi-disciplinary team that plays a crucial role in supporting our students. Student Money and Immigration comprises advice on Student Finance, UWL’s internal Scholarships and Bursaries and Student visa and immigration advice to support international students.  We are a hard-working yet sociable and close-knit team who help and support each other to provide a superlative student experience. 

The Role  

The post holder will undertake casework and provide support and guidance to students and staff in respect of a range of practical advice issues, including immigration and Student visa regulations. The post holder is expected to contribute to the provision of a professional and specialist advice and guidance service to all students, to encourage their academic progress and student retention.  

This appointment requires a flexible approach to working hours as weekend and evening cover is required, as well as working across our main campuses in Ealing and Brentford. 

The Person 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to join the Student Money and Immigration team in this permanent role. You will be self-motivated, proactive and extremely organised, who can work equally well as a team member and using your own initiative. You should have excellent interpersonal, communication, advocacy and customer service skills with proven case work experience and the ability to work closely with students and staff alike. Experience of working in higher education is essential together with extensive knowledge of UK Student immigration. 

How to Apply

To apply click on 'Apply' and fill out the application form.

Interviews are expected to be held in week commencing 15/07/2024 or 22/07/2024. 

For informal enquiries about the position please contact:

Paramjit Basra, Senior Student Advisor (Immigration) – Paramjit.basra@uwl.ac.uk

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl 

UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community to increase diversity in our workforce. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.

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