Visa Executive

WeRecruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London seeks a Visa Coordinator to manage visa processes for students. You will serve as the primary contact, ensuring compliance with UK immigration requirements while providing essential support to visa students. The role includes tracking CAS requests, monitoring attendance, and providing guidance on visa issues. This position offers a hybrid working model with strong employer contributions to the company pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Experience with visa processes and student support.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Proficient in compliance and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for visa-related inquiries.
• Track CAS requests and liaise with UKVI for updates.
• Monitor attendance of registered visa students.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of immigration regulations

Organizational skills

Job description

Role Details:

Permanent

35 hours per ergibt week

Benefits include:

30 days annual leave, plus bankltre holidays

Hybrid working available (3 days on-site, 2 days from home)

Company pension scheme with exceptional employer contributions

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Visa Processes and Co-ordination

• Act as the primary point of contact, working closely with Admissions and Programme teams to provide information and ensure compliance with the immigration requirements that individual applicants must meet to register at ESCP Europe Business School.

• Support prospective Visa students and those registered at the School as they progress through the application / CAS request process

• Check and process CAS requests and the corresponding documents thoroughly to ensure that only genuine students who meet the requirements of Student visas are issued with a CAS

• Track the lifecycle of each CAS issued and submit reports to the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) office. This will require communication with the Programme Office or/all students who have been issued a CAS, to obtain regular updates on the progress of their visa application, copies of all refusal notices or a copy of the visa, once granted

• Work closely with Programme teams as part of the process to monitor the attendance of all registered visa students, and retain an up-to-date summary of attendance levels for these students, including details of any approved absences

• Report in the CAS system any change in visa students’ status, contact details, or work experience, as required

• Communicate regularly with registered visa students/Programme teams to ensure that our student records are updated to reflect any changes inlove circumstances

• Carry out regular audit checks on visa students’ records, to ensure they are fit for purpose, for announced or unannounced Home Office visits

• Check and process all Short-term study visa requests and corresponding documents thoroughly, to ensure only genuine students who meetCluster the requirements are issued with Short-term visa sponsorship letters

• Provide reports on visa matters to the Dean of the London Campus and the Director of Student and Academic Services

• Contribute to the development and update of immigration-related information for prospective international students, provided via our websites and any other marketing material as required

• Provide effective guidance for staff and students with queries relating to any visa issues

• Disseminate knowledge within the Programme, Admissions and recruitment teams about Visa regulations and procedures

• Represent the Visa Services as required at meetings and events, including student induction days, open days, webinars and specifically support the School and operation of orientation events for international students

• Liaise and request information as appropriate from Premium Customer Service Team - Visa, Status and Information Services - Customer Services Group - UK Visas and Immigration

Other Duties

• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training

• Maintain key skills and knowledge and stay abreast of UKVI updates and regulations on visa guidance for sponsors

• Provide necessary information to the French Consulate for students continuing their studies in France and necessitating a French visa

• Work with the Admissions teamsSeu Language centre to organise in-house visa-related language tests when appropriate

ESCP Business School is committed to providing an inclusive environment, recruiting the most appropriate candidate for each opportunity, regardless of their age, gender, race, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity status.