International Advice & Immigration Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Over 35,000 students have the opportunity to be part of a global community gaining real business and professional experience. Coventry University Recruitment & Admissions ltd (CURA) lives and breathes a passion for finding, enrolling, and supporting students to earn a Coventry University award. We work with future graduates from across the globe, helping them to study here in the UK, or in selected locations around the world
The Role
As the International Advice & Immigration Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive support service, providing immigration support for our international student body. To contribute to CURA’s role in maintaining compliance with the University’s Student Sponsor licence and to promote and improve the international student experience.
You will conduct interviews and financial document checks under Coventry University's Student sponsor licence prior to sponsoring any international students. You will an excellent customer service experience to students in the areas of immigration assistance, student support, and pre-enrolment compliance.
You will assist the International Student Advisor team with the annual renewal of the sponsorship licence with the UKVI in coordination with the Coventry University Groups Compliance Team. You will compile and provide data for the annual compliance assessment by maintaining data on refusal and non-enrollers across all Group campuses and all intakes.
Person Specification
- Educated to A-level, a degree would be advantageous
- Experience of working in a customer service environment
- Experience of working with customers from outside the EU and of culturally diverse backgrounds
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and Access.
- Understand of UK immigration system would be advantageous
Our Benefits
Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes
- Annual Company Bonus up to 10% based on company performance
- Employers Pension Contribution matched up 10%
- 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Life Assurance 4*Salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
- Discounted Staff Membership to our Coventry campus Sports Centre & Fitness Gym
- Cycle To work scheme
- New Electric Car Scheme
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 Additional
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for International Advice & Immigration Assistant roles across Coventry University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,432 - £35,120 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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