Senior Staff Immigration Adviser

The University of Bath is home to a vibrant international community of staff, researchers and visitors from across the world.

We are looking for a Senior 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.

Working closely with the Head of HR Operations and Staff Immigration, you will lead the delivery of the University's staff immigration service, providing expert advice on immigration and right to work matters, overseeing visa sponsorship activity, maintaining compliance with UKVI requirements and supporting the University's ability to attract and retain international talent.

You will also lead day to day operational activity within the Staff Immigration Team, supervise a Staff Immigration Adviser, develop compliance frameworks and training programmes, manage complex casework and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance the international staff experience. 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 be advantageous.

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 or compliance environment, and enjoy helping people navigate complex requirements, we would love to hear from you.

About you:

We are looking for someone who can combine specialist knowledge with excellent customer service and relationship-building skills. You will have:

- Degree-level qualification (or equivalent relevant experience) and relevant immigration training.
- Experience providing immigration advice and support, together with a sound understanding of UK immigration legislation, UKVI requirements and associated employment law.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interpret and explain complex information, exercise sound judgement, and resolve sensitive issues while building effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- A customer-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering a high-quality service and continuous improvement.

Experience of working within higher education, supporting international mobility and delivering training would be advantageous.

This role is offered on a full-time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis. We operate a hybrid model with a minimum of one day a week on our Claverton Down campus.

Benefits include:

- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses
- Wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including apprenticeships and LinkedIn Learning
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and interest-free loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
- Staff support groups and networks, a network of Staff Wellbeing Champions, and a suite of tools and frameworks to support wellbeing