Immigration & Compliance Officer

The-Bridge-Care; Castleford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £42,000 per annum

Permanent, full-time position

Monday to Friday office hours

Supportive People Team

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Bridge is seeking an experienced Immigration & Compliance Officer to join our People Team. You will take ownership of sponsorship and immigration activities, ensuring UKVI compliance and Sponsor Licence obligations, along with accurate CoS management.

You will audit processes, conduct right-to-work checks, prepare for Home Office inspections, and support managers and sponsored employees across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Skilled Worker sponsorships and Sponsor Licence compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of UKVI legislation, sponsorship duties, and right-to-work requirements.
• Experience managing Certificates of Sponsorship, visa applications, and Home Office reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing for audits, compliance reviews, or Home Office inspections.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Skilled Worker sponsorship activities from start to finish.
• Maintain the organisation's Sponsor Licence and ensure compliance with all UKVI requirements.
• Assign and manage Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).
• Monitor visa expiry dates, sponsorship deadlines, and reporting obligations.
• Submit sponsor change notifications and maintain accurate sponsorship records.
• Advise managers and stakeholders on sponsorship and immigration matters.
• Conduct and audit right-to-work checks in line with current legislation.
• Monitor employees with time-limited permission to work and ensure follow-up checks are completed.
• Identify and escape compliance risks.
• Ensure all immigration documentation is securely maintained and audit-ready.
• Lead internal immigration compliance audits and file reviews.
• Prepare for Home Office inspections and compliance visits.
• Develop and maintain compliance trackers, reporting tools, and monitoring systems.
• Produce regular compliance reports and management information.
• Act as the main point of contact for immigration and sponsorship queries.
• Support sponsored employees throughout their sponsorship journey.
• Build strong working relationships with managers and external immigration partners.
• Provide guidance and training on immigration compliance requirements where needed.

Skills

Skilled Worker sponsorships

Sponsor Licence compliance

UKVI legislation knowledge

Certificates of Sponsorship

Visa applications

Home Office reporting

Audit preparation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Immigration & Compliance Officer

Immigration & Compliance Officer

Location: Flemming Court, Castleford
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, Office Hours
Contract: Permanent

Join Our Team

We are seeking an experienced Immigration & Compliance Officer to join our People Team. This is a specialist role responsible for managing our immigration and sponsorship processes, ensuring full compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements and maintaining our Sponsor Licence obligations.

This role is ideal for a candidate who has significant experience managing sponsorship processes and navigating complex immigration requirements. You will act as the organisation's subject matter expert, working closely with colleagues, managers and external agencies to ensure legal compliance and provide exceptional support throughout the employee lifecycle.

About the Role

As the Immigration & Compliance Officer, you will take ownership of all sponsorship and immigration activities, ensuring our sponsored workforce remains fully compliant with UKVI regulations. You will manage visa compliance, right-to-work checks, sponsorship reporting, licence management, and audit preparation, helping to mitigate risk and maintain the organisation's ability to recruit international talent.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

Sponsorship & Immigration Management

• Manage all Skilled Worker sponsorship activities from start to finish.

• Maintain the organisation's Sponsor Licence and ensure compliance with all UKVI requirements.

• Assign and manage Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).

• Monitor visa expiry dates, sponsorship deadlines, and reporting obligations.

• Submit sponsor change notifications and maintain accurate sponsorship records.

• Advise managers and stakeholders on sponsorship and immigration matters.

Compliance & Right to Work

• Conduct and audit right-to-work checks in line with current legislation.

• Monitor employees with time-limited permission to work and ensure follow-up checks are completed.

• Identify and escape compliance risks.

• Ensure all immigration documentation is securely maintained and audit-ready.

Audit & Governance

• Lead internal immigration compliance audits and file reviews.

• Prepare for Home Office inspections and compliance visits.

• Develop and maintain compliance trackers, reporting tools, and monitoring systems.

• Produce regular compliance reports and management information.

Employee & Stakeholder Support

• Act as the main point of contact for immigration and sponsorship queries.

• Support sponsored employees throughout their sponsorship journey.

• Build strong working relationships with managers and external immigration partners.

• Provide guidance and training on immigration compliance requirements where needed.

About You

Essential Requirements

Proven experience managing Skilled Worker sponsorships and Sponsor Licence compliance.

Strong working knowledge of UKVI legislation, sponsorship duties, and right-to-work requirements.

Experience managing Certificates of Sponsorship, visa applications, and Home Office reporting requirements.

Experience preparing for audits, compliance reviews, or Home Office inspections.

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £42,000 per annum

• Permanent, full-time position

• Monday to Friday office hours

• A supportive and collaborative People Team

• Professional development opportunities

• The opportunity to play a critical role in supporting our international workforce and maintaining organisational compliance

Our Values

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Our values guide everything we do:

• Change Perceptions

• Take a Different Outlook

• Be Kind

• Understand Why Situations Occur

• Everyone's Opinion Matters

If you have extensive experience managing sponsorship and immigration compliance and are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. to join our team as an Immigration & Compliance Officer.

About the company

The Bridge provides community-based registered care for people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. We offer personalised, outcome-focused support that helps individuals live safely and successfully in the community. Our approach addresses gaps in accommodation and care by offering flexible, bespoke housing and tailored support for those with the most complex needs. We believe that listening to the people we support, their families, our staff, and commissioners is key to creating safe, reliable, and successful services. At The Bridge, everyone’s voice matters, and we are committed to building better lives through innovative, compassionate, and person-centered care.