Background

Within the Directorate of Marketing and Communications, Admissions delivers a high-quality service to enquirers, applicants, and their advisers.


Admissions is responsible for:

- Ensuring that compliance with statutory regulations for UKVI purposes and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) are met.
- Operating fair, transparent and responsive admissions and selection policies to deliver an excellent applicant experience.
- Managing admissions processes to achieve agreed student number recruitment
- Providing professional leadership and advice on all admissions activities including to those parts of the University that have delegated responsibility in these areas.
- Planning and managing confirmation and clearing.

The Role

The Compliance Officer supports the University’s to maintain compliance with UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) rules and regulations and the requirements for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Our officers work within the Compliance team, which sits within the wider Admissions team. The role requires collaborative team working with colleagues in Admissions and across the wider university, as well as meeting and supporting our international student population on campus. This is a dynamic and diverse role that offers the opportunity to become proficient in many areas of compliance.

- Processing Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
- Responding to applicant and student enquiries via email, phone, and in-person
- Home Office reporting on placements, Graduate Route visas, changes in student circumstances and others as required
- Executing and supporting attendance and engagement activities, including meeting students face-to-face on campus
- Processing, supporting and reporting on DBS checks
- Participating in on-campus registration events (September, January, and as required)


The Person

You will have experience in international admissions and/or compliance work in higher education, and a dedication to good customer service. Friendly, inclusive, and culturally sensitive, you will be adept at working with students and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. You’ll manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines and under pressure, dealing with sensitive, confidential information and situations. With an adaptable and flexible outlook, you’ll be able to meet core business requirements as well as working autonomously within a team.


How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible. Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the service being delivered and to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus.


Working at CCCU

Canterbury Christ Church University is located in the world-famous Cathedral city amongst stunning history and heritage. Canterbury is a thriving international destination, with many students and staff choosing to study and work here, making this historic, cosmopolitan city vibrant and culturally diverse.

Our staff enjoy competitive salaries and a great working environment with several benefits ranging from the occupational pension scheme to use of the University’s facilities including the library and fitness centre. We are strongly committed to equality and recognise the value of a diverse workforce.

We offer generous holiday entitlements plus eight bank and public holidays, as well as discretionary days over the Christmas period.


Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.

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How to apply

Start date for applications: 18th of April 2024
Closing date for applications: 9th of May 2024
Interviews are to be held: 15th of May 2024

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Elaine Seabrook, elaine.seabrook@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ04909.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.