Visa Executive F/M

The company

ESCP Business School was founded in 1819. The School has chosen to teach responsible leadership, open to the world and based on European multiculturalism. Six campuses in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin and Warsaw are the stepping stones that allow students to experience this European approach to management. In 2023, ESCP was ranked 3rd in the FT European Business Schools rankings.
Several generations of entrepreneurs and managers were trained in the firm belief that the business world may feed society in a positive way. Each year, ESCP welcomes 9000+ students and 5000 managers from 130 different nationalities. We offer a full range of full-time degree programmes from our generalist BSc in Management, Master in Management (FT-ranked 5th worldwide), and MBA in International Management (FT-ranked 27th worldwide) to a portfolio of over 20 specialist Master-level programmes, including our MSc in Finance (FT-ranked 1st worldwide), and to PhD. We also deliver executive education programmes including the Executive MBA (FT-ranked 5th worldwide), specialist Master-level executive degree programmes, and Executive PhD. All of the programmes include a multi-campus experience. ESCP contributes to the learning and development of executives and managers
at some of the world’s leading companies through the development and provision of customised courses.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Role Details:

Permanent

35 hours per week

Benefits include:

30 days annual leave, plus bank 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 in  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 meet 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 teams and 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Worked within higher education sector (Desirable)
• High level accuracy and attention to detail (Essential)
• Knowledge of UK immigration and visa laws (Essential)
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision (Essential)

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