An exciting opportunity for an International Student Adviser to join the University of Surrey’s International Advice Team, based in the MySurrey Hive at our picturesque Guildford Campus.

Your role will be to provide information, advice and guidance to international students and those working with them, to best support international student success throughout the student journey.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, pension contribution of 21% and a unique and vibrant working environment.

Role & Responsibilities

Working within our Customer Service Award-winning MySurrey Hive, our International Advice Team contributes to providing excellent student support services, aiding the recruitment, retention and progression of international students, and ensuring high levels of student satisfaction.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide support and advice to existing and potential international foundation, Pre-Sessional English, undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University
• Contribute towards ensuring international students obtain the correct permission to study and comply with the rules attached to their Visa
• Develop an understanding of Home Office immigration requirements, with detailed knowledge of the Student visa and compliance agenda
• Play a full part in the provision of events for international students and staff

You will need to be professional, enthusiastic and well-motivated with the ability to work individually and as part of an effective team. Experience of giving immigration advice on Student visas and other immigration routes is preferred, but full training will be provided.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive. 

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Incremental Pay Rise
• Market leading Pension up to 30% (21% employer, 9% employee)
• Up to 40 DAYS Holiday: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
• Student discount eligibility 
• Access to on site world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates
• On-site parking, cafes, restaurants and coffee shops

How to Apply

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website. For any informal enquiries please contact: Rob Wilson: r.wilson@surrey.ac.uk

Interviews will be held week commencing 7th October 

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Further details
Job Description  

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.