Birmingham Newman University are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable International Student Advisor. You will be responsible for the development, promotion and delivery of the University’s mobility programmes and partnerships as part of the wider enhancement opportunities for students. You will support incoming exchange students as part of our partnership agreements, liaising closely with partner institutions and ensuring incoming students receive an appropriate induction programme and are supported during their study semester.
You will act as the primary non-academic point of contact for international students, ensuring that students have a clear understanding of the support and opportunities available to them both within the University and in the local community. Additionally, you will be a point of expertise within the University on international student matters and will create and deliver training and guidance for colleagues and students on intercultural communications, immigration requirements, and share best practice from across the sector relating to engagement with learning and teaching, and community cohesion.
Candidates will possess a graduate level qualification or equivalent, have experience of providing advice to international students within Higher Education and knowledge of immigration legislation and current UKVI requirements for Student visa holders.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Dan Tasker, Director of Student Success, at D.Tasker@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs. Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.
(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).
Closing date for applications: 10th September 2025
Interviews date: 2nd October 2025
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.