Admissions Immigration Compliance Manager

Uniglobaltechnologies; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Arts London seeks an Admissions Immigration Compliance Manager to lead immigration compliance within the admissions function for international applicants. The role is hybrid, based between UAL High Holborn and home working, and ensures admissions processes comply with UK immigration requirements and sponsor guidance.

The successful candidate will oversee documentation assessment, CAS preparation, and financial credibility checks, while providing expert advice and training

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK immigration requirements and sponsor guidance.
• Ability to assess and process international applicant cases in line with compliance standards.
• Experience overseeing applicant documentation assessment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of immigration compliance within admissions.

Skills

UK immigration rules

Stakeholder communication

Training colleagues

Job description

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

OVERVIEW The Admissions Immigration Compliance Manager at University of the Arts London is responsible for leading immigration compliance activity within the admissions function for international applicants. Based in a hybrid arrangement between UAL High Holborn and home working, the role supports compliant admissions processes in line with UK immigration requirements and sponsor guidance. The position works closely with the central Immigration Compliance Team to maintain consistency across the applicant journey while supporting a positive applicant experience.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of immigration compliance within UAL's admissions function
• Ensure international applicants are assessed, processed, and confirmed in line with UK immigration requirements and sponsor guidance
• Work closely with the central Immigration Compliance Team to maintain consistent practices across the applicant journey
• Oversee the assessment of applicant documentation
• Lead financial credibility checks
• Ensure appropriate verification of qualifications, English language ability, immigration history, and applicant credibility
• Support compliant CAS preparation
• Provide expert advice and training to colleagues
• Monitor changes in immigration legislation and sponsor guidance
• Contribute to policy development, audit readiness, and continuous service improvement
• Safeguard the University's sponsor licence while supporting the recruitment of international students
• Act as the primary point of contact for immigration compliance matters within admissions
• Advise and train colleagues across recruitment and academic teams
• Support audits and produce compliance reporting
• Manage complex or high-risk applicant cases
• Deliver a responsive, applicant-focused service

Requirements

• Knowledge of UK immigration requirements and sponsor guidance
• Ability to assess and process international applicant cases in line with compliance standards
• Experience overseeing applicant documentation assessment
• Ability to conduct financial credibility checks
• Knowledge of qualification verification, English language assessment, immigration history review, and applicant credibility assessment
• Ability to support compliant CAS preparation
• Experience providing advice and training to colleagues
• Ability to monitor changes in immigration legislation and sponsor guidance
• Experience contributing to policy development, audit readiness, and service improvement
• Ability to manage complex or high-risk applicant cases
• Strong communication and stakeholder support skills across recruitment and academic teams
• Commitment to delivering an applicant-focused service

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

International student recruitment depends on effective immigration compliance processes that align with sponsor obligations and national regulations. This role helps ensure that applicants are assessed fairly and consistently while protecting institutional compliance standards and sponsor licence responsibilities. The position also supports collaboration between admissions, recruitment, and academic teams to maintain a reliable and informed approach to international admissions.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight direct experience with immigration compliance, international admissions, or student visa processes in higher education settings
• Provide examples of managing complex applicant cases, audits, or compliance reporting

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of UK immigration regulations, sponsor guidance, and CAS-related procedures where relevant
• Emphasize communication and training experience, especially when supporting colleagues across multiple departments
• Include examples of balancing regulatory accuracy with a positive applicant or student experience
• Show evidence of staying informed about policy