Overview
The International Student Office, based in the Student Services Centre, provides specialist support services to the University's international students and administers student mobility activity.
This role is one of two leads in the area of student immigration compliance, with responsibility for managing the collegiate University's systems and procedures to fulfil Home Office requirements and for advising applicants, students and staff on related matters.
The Lead International Student Administrator will also contribute more widely to areas of support for international students, and to achieving the team's overall objectives.
The role includes line management responsibilities and contributes to continuous improvement in service delivery.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual, educated to degree level or equivalent with experience of managing responsive and timely administrative services.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to understand and apply policy and ensure procedures are compliant with relevant requirements.
Benefits
* Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
* Generous annual leave allowance;
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
* Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries);
* An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
* Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
* Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation.
Additional information regarding the role can be found within the Further Particulars. When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the Further Particulars (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.
Informal enquiries
Informal Enquiries Are Welcomed And Should Be Directed To Maria Wylie, Deputy Head of the International Student Office by email at maria.wylie@admin.cam.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is: Monday 11 May 2026
The interview date for the role is: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference AB49439 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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