Immigration Adviser

Grade UE07: £41,064- £48,822 per annum

USG / Edinburgh Global

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

We are looking for a passionate and experienced immigration adviser to join our Global Partnerships and Community Team. The Staff Immigration Adviser reports to the Immigration Legal Adviser, Staff Immigration Service.

• Able to provide regulated immigration advice on key UK visa routes (at least IAA Level
  1).
• Keen eye for detail and experience in providing specialist UK immigration advice.
• Passionate about supporting staff and students in times of crisis.
• Confident dealing with often highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined, and happy to work in a small team within a large and complex organisation.
• A team player who is approachable and has excellent communication skills
• Proactive in your approach, and deciding when issues need more detailed advice beyond what you can give.

Click here for a copy of the full job description.

Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

The closing date for applications is 24th March 2026.

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Interviews will be held in person in Edinburgh on Monday, 30th March 2026.