Position Overview
Admissions & Compliance Officer – key figure ensuring admissions process runs smoothly and maintaining strict compliance with internal and external regulations, particularly around UK student visas.
Contract and Location
Contract Type: Full‑Time
Location: Liverpool
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Up to £30,380 (Depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities
Admissions
* Process and assess direct applications (including UCAS, deferrals, and internal referrals).
* Identify applications that require academic interviews or needs assessments; coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders.
* Verify qualifications, check documentation for authenticity, and manage the application database.
* Maintain polite and customer‑focused communication with prospective students (and parents where relevant).
* Make conditional and unconditional offers to applicants who meet standard criteria; liaise with faculty for non‑standard admissions.
* Ensure accurate and thorough updating of applicant data, including UCAS and internal Student Management Systems.
* Produce regular recruitment figures and admissions reports; assist with open days and recruitment events.
Visa Compliance
* Serve as the SAE specialist in UK visa matters, providing advice to staff and students on all visa‑controlled categories (Student Route, Graduate Route, etc.).
* Act as a Level 1 User on the Sponsor Management System (SMS) for sponsored students.
* Coordinate all UKVI checks, ensuring compliance with sponsorship duties and requirements (e.g. licence renewal, CAS issuance, attendance monitoring).
* Keep track of changes in immigration law and update SAE policies accordingly.
* Maintain accurate records of visa documentation, including passports, BRPs, and expiring visas; ensure timely SMS reporting.
* Provide training to relevant staff on sponsor responsibilities and compliance procedures.
Key Performance Indicators
* Maintain full compliance with UKVI regulations and retain Home Office sponsorship status.
* Prompt, courteous, and accurate processing of student applications within agreed timescales.
* Maintain up‑to‑date and precise electronic records for all applicants and registrations.
* Provide regular, clear, and timely reports on admissions and compliance figures.
* Develop productive relationships with internal teams and external partners (e.g. UCAS, SLC, QAA).
Essential Criteria
* Proven experience working in Higher Education admissions, including knowledge of UCAS and student finance processes.
* Demonstrable understanding of Home Office sponsorship duties and visa compliance requirements.
* Familiarity with international student admissions and UKVI requirements.
* Proficiency in MS Office and experience using databases or Student Management Systems.
* Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Desirable Criteria
* Educated to degree level (or holds an equivalent vocational qualification).
* Experience delivering guidance or presentations to groups.
* A background or strong interest in creative media industries.
Person Specification
* A strong team player who motivates and supports colleagues while achieving individual targets.
* Customer‑service mindset: approachable, empathetic, and solutions‑focused.
* Well‑organised, adaptable, and resilient under pressure, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
* Demonstrates integrity and professionalism at all times.
* Approachable and collaborative, maintaining a positive, can‑do attitude.
* Committed to continuous improvement, both personally and within the admissions & compliance function.
Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Auto‑Enrolment Pension Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Discount for Masters Programmes
* Occupational Maternity Pay
* Occupational Paternity Pay
* Occupational Sick Pay
Equal Opportunity Statement
Note: ADE UK is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is 19th June 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.
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