Deputy Head of UKVI Compliance

The Full-time starting salary is normally £45,581.00 per annum with progression available in post to £49,545.00 per annum. 

Grade: MA2

Full time, Permanent.

The UKVI Compliance Team has a great opportunity to recruit a Deputy Head to support the Head of UKVI, in a new, additional role within the team.

Reporting to the Head of UKVI, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing high quality and specialist support and advice to staff across the University on student immigration and compliance issues and on the day-to-day monitoring of Student Route Visa holders both at Birmingham City University and its partner Birmingham City University International College. The postholder will support the Head of UKVI to ensure compliance with UK Visas and Immigration requirements including development of process solutions. They will provide assistance with safeguarding BCU’s Sponsor Licence and support the Head of UKVI in leading international student compliance at all University sites and partnerships and support with governance and risk frameworks to retain our Sponsor Licence.

The postholder will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have excellent networking and interpersonal skills. You must possess good IT skills with proficiency in MS Office applications. 

An understanding and knowledge of the Home Office’s Sponsorship Management System (SMS) along with the Student Visa System is desirable along with experience of issuing CAS to international students. There will be an element of flexible working required, during evenings and weekends undertaking any other duties, as required, relevant to the seniority of the role.

Within the role you will:

• Support the Head of UKVI in providing Strategic leadership and operational oversight of the retention of the University’s Sponsor Licence, act as a Level 1 user on the Home Office Sponsor Management System (SMS) along with supporting the Head of UKVI in their role of key contact to the Home Office and deputising where appropriate.
• Be responsible for the issuing of CAS to international students
• Develop and maintain positive relationships and partnerships with teams across the University 
• Monitor and evaluate progress against compliance metrics putting in appropriate mitigation as required and producing regular reports for senior management 
• Provide appropriate levels of support to the Head of UKVI with the delivery of enrolment across the University each year, ensuring the provision of a well-trained workforce, along with liaising closely with Delivery Services and other key departments as appropriate.
• Assist with the management of conducting Right to Study checks for all students subject to immigration control in the UK. 
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of other immigration categories and keep up-to-date with non-immigration related developments within the HE Sector.
• Work closely with the Delivery Services Team responsible for maintaining the Student Record System (SITS) and other related IT systems to develop and maintain systems and ensure they underpin UKVI compliant procedures.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous annual leave of 40 days (including bank holidays and closure periods), pro-rata.
• Attractive pension options, including a direct contribution scheme or the option to retain LGPS for eligible members.
• Wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme.

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Birmingham City University is deeply committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity at all levels in the organisation, and to addressing underrepresentation in our workforce to ensure we are truly representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds and communities for this role, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants.

The University is proudly Disability Confident. This means amongst other things that we commit to offering a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who fully meet the essential criteria for each role. 

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Job Description