Higher education Work, Jobs in Sherburn, Dur (with Salaries)

Visa Support Assistant
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £29,588 - £31,236 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
10d
General Assistant
Durham University —Durham
- £24,479 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7h
Adjunct Faculty, Sociology, Human Services, & Criminal Justice
Wingate University —Wingate
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- University
- Teaching
Learning and Teaching Administrator - Faculty Flexible Deployment
Durham University —Durham
- £25,844 - £26,936 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Hourly Paid Sports Facilities Assistant (2025/LT117)
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE —Peterlee
- £14.24 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Presentation skills
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Gym membership
3d
Curriculum Design Adviser
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £36,636 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
10h
Principal Faculty / Director of Clinical Education
Wingate University —Wingate
- Full-time
- Research
- Master's degree
- University
- Annual leave
Medical Education Fellow - Year 1 MBBS
University of Hertfordshire —College
- £38,784 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Annual leave
6d
SEND Administrator 0.8
Askham Bryan College —Middlesbrough
- £24,767 a year
- Part-time
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Purchasing Practitioner
Durham University —Durham
- £25,844 - £26,663 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Trainer/Assessor - Business & Travel
Gateshead College —Gateshead
- £26,870 - £33,724 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Human resources
- Teaching
- Employee assistance programme
BioSciences Technician
University of Sunderland —Sunderland
- £13,927 - £30,343 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Annual leave
10d
Learning and Development Coach in Computing
University of Sunderland —Sunderland
- £19,393 - £46,049 a year
- Call to connect
- University
- Training & development
- Annual leave
12d
Senior Development Manager
Durham University —Durham
- £47,389 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
14d
Research Assistant/Associate (Paediatric Brain Tumour Group)
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £33,951 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
10d
Administrator
Middlesbrough College —Middlesbrough
- £24,519 - £25,493 a year
- Call to connect
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Assistant Lecturer (with Mentorship)
UK MANAGEMENT COLLEGE —Sunderland
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Education
- No degree
- Mentoring
Quick apply
Professor in International Arbitration
Durham University —Durham
- £73,711 - £87,840 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
Project Coordinator
Middlesbrough College —Middlesbrough
- £25,276 - £27,604 a year
- Call to connect
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Childcare Officer
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE —Peterlee
- £25,125 a year
- Experience working with children
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
7d

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Visa Support Assistant

Newcastle University -
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job details

Full-time
£29,588 - £31,236 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Organisational skills
Computer skills
Customer support
Communication skills
A Level
Negotiation

Full job description

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Visa Support Assistant
Requisition ID: 29603

Location:
Newcastle, GB

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Contract Type: Open Ended
Working Pattern: Full Time
Posted Date: 30 Jul 2026
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Salary: £29,588 with progression to £31,236 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

The Role

We have an opportunity in our Visa Support Team to support international students and colleagues on visa-related matters. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the university maintains full compliance with Home Office requirements, as well as providing a seamless support service for students. Attracting overseas students is vital for us as a university and we currently have around 4500 overseas students who are studying with us.

To be highly successful in this role, you will have a keen interest in international student immigration matters and effectively build your knowledge of student immigration requirements and university systems.

We are looking for someone who can communicate well as the role involves conveying often complex information to students whose first language is not English. Reporting to the Student Visa Support Managers, you will be given full training to ensure that you are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to work within the IAA code of standards and competencies.

To apply, please upload a CV and a one-page summary outlining how your skills and experiences align with the requirements set out in ‘The Person’ section below.

The role will be working on a blended working basis, with expectation of a more regular presence on campus during the peak periods.

To discuss this role, please contact Hena Mookerji, Student Visa Advice Manager [email protected] 0191 208 3728

Key Accountabilities

Assist with the preparation and submission of leave to remain applications for students following Home Office guidelines
Provide up-to-date professional information and support to international students and university staff with regards to a range of immigration issues and deliver advice in a clear and concise manner
Manage a case load relating to student immigration issues under the guidance of the Student Visa Compliance and Advice Team Leader and liaise with the Home Office and other external agencies in relation to this, where appropriate
Organise and contribute to visa workshops and inductions programmes for international students, ensuring that they are familiar with their immigration obligations and Home Office requirements
Support the immigration permission verification process for international students at arrival and for new documents
Maintain and review records of right to study documents ensuring accuracy, completeness and audit
Assist with the preparation of Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) to support visa applications for existing students
Manage confidential and sensitive material with integrity and discretion
Ensure that personal enquiries from students or staff are handled in an efficient and helpful manner
Help members of the service with a range of work, as necessary, e.g. our annual registration exercise and other annual exercises

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to work accurately with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work effectively within a team and relate well to others
Ability to use initiative and an active approach to problem solving
Experience of customer service work
Excellent IT skills and willingness to learn new systems appropriate to the role
Numerate when dealing with Student Visa requirements

Attributes and Behaviour

An ability to communicate effectively especially where clients’ first language is not English
Ability to cope under pressure and react sensitively to customers needs
Can manage diverse priorities and meet deadlines
Works in a confidential and discreet manner
Self-confidence in dealing with people on matters of procedure
Ability to negotiate
Ability to work as a team and share workload, as appropriate

Qualifications

Educated to GCE A Level or equivalent, or work experience in comparable role

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 29603

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