Visa Compliance & Admissions Specialist

The Visa Compliance and Admissions Specialist is a key role within the Admissions & Immigration Compliance team. Visa Compliance and Admissions Specialist Reports to: Head of Admissions and Immigration Compliance Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Full Time Contract: Permanent Location: Central London (Hybrid Working) About Us ASU London is an independent, UK-accredited provider of higher education focused on delivering world-class opportunities to students who are seeking a practical, future-ready education, drawing on curriculum from one of the world’s top universities,Arizona State University. About The Role The Visa Compliance and Admissions Specialist is a key role within the Admissions & Immigration Compliance team. The role will involve the issuing of CAS to incoming students, along with the necessary due diligence that this process involves. Alongside this, they will be supporting the Head of Admissions and Immigration Compliance with ensuring all aspects of the student lifecycle are compliant by UKVI standards. As well as immigration compliance, the postholder will also provide admissions support in the processing of applications made to ASU London from the initial application through to offer-making. This is a senior role who works to best practices, can identify and recommend improvements in admissions and compliance processes, plus maintain a fair and transparent approach. Key Responsibilities * Issuing CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) and undertaking the necessary checks prior to issuance * Assisting with attendance monitoring and other compliance-based tasks relating to current students * Working with the Head of Admissions and Immigration Compliance on audit readiness * Provide guidance to colleagues on matters relating to UKVI * Provide empathetic and professional handling of admissions enquiries from prospective students, applicants and other external parties. This can be via telephone, email, UCAS, our applicant portal and/or our Enrolment Advisers * Process applications to assess suitability for study at ASU London - from initial screening checks to offer-making with fairness and consistency * Liaise with faculty staff regarding applications that are borderline or possess extenuating circumstances which require an academic decision * Provide general guidance on our admissions process, advising on entry requirements, assessing fee status, checking academic qualifications and right to study * Work closely with our Enrolment Advisors to ensure alignment in messaging and the successful gathering of any required documentation where necessary * Ensure admission records are complete and accurate, entering student data/information onto EBS and generating reports as required * Providing support and a presence for open days, online events, enrolment, graduation and similar events * Representing ASU London at external events when required * Taking a supervisory role during the Confirmation and Clearing period * Assistance in the administration and awarding of scholarships The successful candidate will have experience of working in Higher Education admissions and with UCAS from an institutional perspective, an understanding of the UK education system and qualifications frameworks and Solid knowledge of international qualifications and education systems, including but not limited to the USA and they will have knowledge of UKVI requirements and regulations relating to the admission of sponsored and non-sponsored students, experience with UKVI’s SMS, ideally as a Level 2 user. They will also have demonstrable experience in delivering continuous improvements, the ability to work to tight deadlines with changing priorities, the ability to develop collaborative relationships within direct team and wider ASU London colleagues and across teams, be proficient in MS Office with the aptitude to learn to use digital products, be an excellent communicator and keen to be flexible, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Desirable skills include Use of Enroly CAS Shield and EBS (Tribal), knowledge of UKVI requirements and regulations relating to enrolled sponsored and non-sponsored students and experience working with Foundation providers and overseas agents from an admissions perspective. Closing date for applications: Friday 29th May 2026 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In addition, you are required to submit to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please