Immigration & Compliance Officer

SeeMeHired; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

SeeMeHired is hiring an Immigration & Compliance Officer to join the People Team in Wakefield. You will own all sponsorship and immigration activities, ensuring UKVI compliance and supporting the employee lifecycle.

Key duties include managing CoS, monitoring visa timelines, and preparing for audits and Home Office inspections, with oversight of Sponsor Licence obligations and stakeholder guidance.

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 preparing for audits, Home Office inspections, and compliance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Skilled Worker sponsorship activities from start to finish.
• Maintain the organisation's Sponsor Licence and ensure compliance with 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 on sponsorship and immigration matters.

Skills

Sponsor Licence compliance

UKVI legislation

Right-to-work checks

Stakeholder management

Job description

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., 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.,

• 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 elevate 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 और 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.

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

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.

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