The Visa Officer (Temporary) at Shrewsbury International School reports to the School Manager and works as part of the visa team. The team members liaise with the statutory authorities and government agencies in order to arrange teaching licenses, visas and work permits for the staff of the school.

The Visa Officer (Temporary) will:

• respond efficiently to enquiries from staff and government agencies regarding teaching licenses, visas and work permits;
• prepare applications and relevant supporting documents for work permits and visas in accordance with government agencies' requirement;
• ensure full understanding of the latest rules and regulations concerning permits and visas as issued by the statutory authorities;
• accompany and represent staff members at the Immigration Bureau, Labour Department and related organisations in applying for residence and work permits;
• ensure all legal requirements are completed in timely manner;
• maintain and update database and folders of staff information including expiry dates of documents;
• ensure effective communication with other departments and members of staff ensuring sufficient notice and preparation is given before renewal deadlines fall;
• work closely with Human Resources Department to ensure a smooth hiring procedure and correct paperwork is produced for the hiring of new members of staff;
• assist in other administrative functions as assigned by the School Manager.

The Visa Officer (Temporary) will:

• have a degree or equivalent qualification;
• be flexible in their approach to work and enjoy working as part of a team;
• possess effective communication with good command of English in both speaking and writing;
• be professional, neat and presentable in their personal appearance;
• have good interpersonal skills and be proactive and adaptable;
• be efficient and accurate in dealing with all enquiries;
• be competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications;
• be able to prioritise workloads and be able to work effectively in a busy environment;
• be prepared to make regular visits to government agencies.