The University of Bath is home to a vibrant international community of staff, researchers and visitors from across the world.
We're looking for a Staff Immigration Adviser to join our Human Resources team and help deliver a high-quality immigration service that enables talented people from around the globe to come to the UK, work at the University, and continue their careers here.
We recognise that immigration experience can be gained in many different settings. If you have experience in employment immigration, student immigration, another area of immigration practice, or a comparable regulatory environment, and enjoy helping people navigate complex requirements, we'd love to hear from you.
As the University continues to expand its global reach through transnational education initiatives and international partnerships, an awareness of the potential immigration, mobility and compliance implications arising from these developments would also be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their expertise within a supportive team while making a real difference to the experience of our international colleagues.
As Staff Immigration Adviser, you'll provide specialist advice and guidance on immigration matters to prospective and current staff, managers and other internal stakeholders, and visitors. You'll support sponsorship activities, help ensure the University meets its compliance responsibilities and contribute to delivering an excellent customer experience.
Working closely with colleagues across HR and the wider University, you'll:
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provide clear, accurate and timely advice on immigration matters and related processes
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support sponsorship activities and compliance with Home Office requirements
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manage immigration casework and maintain accurate, auditable records
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monitor changes in legislation and guidance, helping to update processes and communications
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work collaboratively with colleagues across HR, Recruitment, Payroll and academic departments to support international recruitment and employment
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contribute to training, service improvements and the development of guidance and resources
You'll balance advisory work, operational processes and compliance activities while building strong relationships across the University.
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with people and interpreting complex rules and regulations into clear and deliverable guidance.
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experience providing immigration advice, casework and administrative support within a regulated environment
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the ability to understand and apply legislation, policy or regulatory guidance accurately and consistently
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excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a clear and supportive way
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strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
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the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering a high-quality customer experience
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confidence working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds.
Experience within higher education would be an advantage but is not essential.
This role is offered on a full-time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis. We operate on a hybrid model with a minimum of one day a week on our Claverton Down campus.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Cassie Weir, Senior Staff Immigration Adviser ([email protected]).
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
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Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
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Generous employer contributory pension schemes
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Cycle to work scheme
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Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
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Staff discount at Team Bath gym
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Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
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Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
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A family-friendly workplace
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An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
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Relocation allowance
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Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
Find out more about our benefits hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.
We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:
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Staff support groups and networks
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A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
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A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive
Find out more about being at your best at Bath.
- Job Description & Person Specification
Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
