Student Visa Compliance Manager

We are looking for a Student Visa Compliance Manager to join the Registry Operations department within Academic and Student Support Services.

The Student Visa Compliance team is responsible for monitoring processes and ensuring that both the university and students remain compliant with Student Route visa requirements, this includes accurately reporting student data to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), so that there is no risk to the University’s Sponsor Licence, without which we would be unable to recruit international students. The team covers specialist support for the international student lifecycle from applicant stage, enrolment, course transfers and absences, through to reporting successful course completion for Graduate Route visas.

The work of the team is engaging, with staff motivated to support our international students to the highest level. We are seeking to recruit a reliable, and self-motivated individual to join us.

The role-holder will support the work of the team by providing advice and guidance, and leading small-scale projects within this area. This post will support a culture of continuous service improvement and undertake a range of duties:

• Provide line management for the Student Visa Compliance team 
• Manage the operation of the Student Visa Compliance team, planning, organising, and delegating work, monitoring progress and intervening as required 
• Develop and advise on key processes related to Student Visa Compliance
• Deliver Student Visa Compliance training across the university
• Work with the Student Information Management System (SIMS) Team, to ensure that systems related to Student Visa Compliance are automated and fit for purpose
• Support the maintenance of intranet content, making it easy for staff to access up-to-date and relevant information on Student Visa Compliance 

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with student visa compliance or international student support.

Please contact PlumbC@cardiff.ac.uk for an informal discussion about the role. 

This is a full time (35 hours), fixed term position available until 31 December 2026. 

Salary: £40,247 - £45,163 per annum (Grade 6)

For more information on work-life balance, financial benefits, development, and wellbeing, and some of the facilities and services on offer to staff at Cardiff University please visit What we can offer - Jobs - Cardiff University

Closing date: Monday, 3 February 2025

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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