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Admissions Operations Manager

Val Wade Recruitment
London Contract GBP 46,800 – 53,625
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University Operations Manager (CAS), temporary, up to 3 months initially, £24.00-£27.50 per hour plus holiday pay, hybrid

Experienced CAS Operations Manager needed to lead the delivery of a high-quality, compliant, and customer-focused CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) issuance service for international applicants.

This role is central to the University’s Student visa sponsorship process, ensuring that CAS are issued accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with UKVI requirements. You will lead a specialist team, oversee complex compliance decisions, and ensure the University maintains strong visa compliance and enrolment outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead the CAS Operations team and manage daily workload, priorities, and performance

  • Ensure timely and compliant issuance of CAS under UKVI Student visa requirements

  • Oversee detailed applicant checks, including financial, academic, and visa documentation

  • Conduct and oversee high-risk applicant assessments, including interviews where required

  • Act as institutional lead for the UKVI Sponsor Management System (SMS)

  • Lead on CAS Shield system development and ongoing optimisation

  • Monitor visa refusal rates, CAS usage, and enrolment outcomes

  • Analyse data and advise senior stakeholders on compliance risks and trends

  • Ensure CAS processes align with UKVI guidance and institutional policy

  • Manage escalations, complaints, and complex CAS-related queries

  • Deliver training and guidance to staff, agents, and internal stakeholders

  • Liaise with UKVI, Enroly, and other external compliance stakeholders

  • Deputise for the Senior International Operations Manager as required

Experience needed:
  • Experience in UK higher education international admissions or visa compliance

  • Strong knowledge of UKVI Student visa requirements and CAS processes

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Val Wade Recruitment are actively looking for applicants from underrepresented communities and pride ourselves as an equal opportunities’ employer and agency.

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