Certificates of Sponsorship and extensions

Governing strategies

  • UK Legislation and administrative requirements regarding the Points Based System
  • University policies and procedures, including Recruitment and Selection Policy
  • University Terms and Conditions of Employment

Level of service

Human Resources will:

  • Advise Colleges on Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) and University Procedures for new appointments and renewals for current appointments.
  • Compile and process the required immigration forms/Sponsorship Management System.

Key indicators

Key indicators for this activity are:

  • Successfully obtaining a CoS for the proposed appointment.

Performance targets

Subject to the Dependencies below:

  • 95% of CoS checks, applications and extensions will be submitted to the Border Agency by HR within two weeks of the instruction being given to HR.
  • 95% of CoS outcomes will be informed to staff and Colleges within two weeks of receipt.

Key contacts

  • HR Business Partners
  • HR Recruitment and Administration Manager

Redress

Complaints about aspects of the service should be made to your College HR Business Partner in the first instance. In the event that the customer/client remains dissatisfied following informal discussion with the HR Business Partner, the issue should be raised in writing with the Director of Human Resources who will normally respond within 5 working days.

Dependencies (Colleges)

To operate effectively in this service area, Human Resources requires:

  • Colleges to submit, in good time, clear and accurate authorised forms/instructions and information in line with University Procedures (including the cost code for re-charge of the CoS fee).

Dependencies (external and other Professional Services)

Human Resources goals in this area may be affected by:

  • Individuals requiring CoS providing accurate validated information in a timely manner
  • Administrative procedures at the UK Border Agency.