Immigration Compliance Lead – Student Route (Higher Education)

Aru's Research Institutes; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Occupational pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Travel to work scheme

Competitive relocation package

Job summary

ARU seeks an Immigration Compliance Manager to lead the Compliance team across Chelmsford and Writtle campuses, ensuring Student Route sponsorship and UKVI requirements are met.

Reporting to the Head of Immigration Compliance, you will develop policies, oversee audits, student engagement, and coordinate external stakeholders, delivering training and guidance to staff.

This role requires a degree or professional qualification and extensive UKVI compliance experience in Higher Education.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of UKVI compliance within Higher or Further Education.
• Strong understanding of immigration documentation and sponsorship requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of the Compliance team for Chelmsford and Writtle campuses.
• Oversee compliance operations, reporting, and audits under UKVI rules.
• Develop policies, processes, and frameworks to strengthen ARU's compliance posture.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff across faculties and professional services.

Skills

UKVI compliance experience

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Leadership

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Tools

UKVI Sponsor Management System

Job description

ARU seeks an Immigration Compliance Manager to lead the Compliance team across Chelmsford and Writtle campuses, ensuring Student Route sponsorship and UKVI requirements are met.

Reporting to the Head of Immigration Compliance, you will develop policies, oversee audits, student engagement, and coordinate external stakeholders, delivering training and guidance to staff.

This role requires a degree or professional qualification and extensive UKVI compliance experience in Higher Education.