Pre - CAS Officer

University of East London

We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About the School / Service 

The Immigration Compliance Team are responsible for immigration compliance matters across UEL. With increasing international student numbers each year, we are required to monitor and maintain processes to ensure the university complies with & adheres to UKVI requirements. With the annual task of retaining UEL’s BCA licence, we are looking for a Pre-CAS Officer to join our team to support with our compliance activities and to contribute to an efficient and supportive Pre-CAS process.

About the Job

The Pre-CAS Officer will support in maintaining records systems with the outcome of Pre-CAS interviews, the assessments of TB and financial documents, the right to study checks during the enrolment periods and other ad hoc tasks ensuring compliance is maintained. As well as this, the postholder will be required to be able to identify any cases of deception, whether that be fraudulent documents or circumvented interviews. You will be required to translate complex information for a variety of different audiences to ensure a full understanding of decisions and that supporting information is clear. Assessments require the use of multiple IT systems so aptitude to learn and understand IT software is required. 

About You

The successful candidate should be an excellent team player who is vigilant in their approach to pre-CAS assessments. They should have an eye for identifying missing or out of place information but also the ability to rectify this. The postholder should have:

 Knowledge of the international student application process.Strong organisational skills - as we work across multiple work streams.Positive communication skills both written and verbal for internal and external stakeholders.The ability to adapt quickly to sudden requirement or deadline changes.Must be able to work with conflicting priorities.Ability to meet strict deadlines while under pressure.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. 

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. 

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form. 

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 31 Mar 2025

Team: Support - UELPS Ltd

Salary: From £34,963 per annum inclusive of London Weighting