Immigration Advisor

About the role

You will deliver high-quality immigration advice and support to international students, helping them to understand and meet UK visa requirements throughout their studies. Alongside advisory work, you will contribute to the institution’s compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) sponsor licence requirements, supporting accurate record-keeping, reporting, and monitoring in line with regulations.

Working across both Advice and Compliance functions, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance while delivering an excellent student experience. The role is primarily student-focused, with occasional support for staff immigration queries.

About the Candidate

You will have experience providing immigration advice on Student and Graduate routes, with the ability to manage your own caseload and deliver accurate, timely guidance. You will be confident assessing eligibility and reviewing supporting documentation, including financial evidence.

You will also bring an understanding of UKVI sponsorship requirements and experience of working with compliant processes, such as record-keeping, monitoring, or reporting. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance competing priorities are essential.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 22/ 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.

No agencies please.