Immigration Compliance Officer (Engagement)

University of Northampton; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Northampton seeks an Immigration Compliance Officer to support recruitment by providing immigration advice, manage compliance tasks, and monitor engagement for international students. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, a degree, and experience in advising international students.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-quality advice to international students.
• Good understanding of issues impacting attendance and engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities with immigration advice.
• Complete immigration compliance tasks for international applicants.
• Manage engagement monitoring activities for Student Route Visa students.

Skills

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Customer service focus

Attention to detail

Judgment to elevate cases

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree level qualification

Postgraduate qualification (desirable)

Job description

About the Job

Interview Date: Monday 15December 2025

The Immigration Compliance Officer (Engagement) will support the university’s recruitment activities by providing immigration advice and completing immigration compliance tasks for international applicants and students. The post holder will also be required to assist with collating and analysing attendance data and the day-to-day management of the University’s engagement monitoring activities for Student Route Visa students enrolled by the University of Northampton.

The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the delivery of other key functions of the Immigration and Compliance Team such as engagement monitoring activities and ensuring that Home Office reporting is completed in line with specified deadlines.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

If you would like an informal conversation regarding the post, please contact Mubbashar Ali via email to [e-mail]

About You

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, with a demonstrable customer service focus and excellent attention to detail. You will have a good understanding of issues impacting upon the attendance and engagement of international students with their course of study. You will have experience of providing high quality advice to international students on a wide range of issues and the judgement to elevate cases to a senior colleague, when required. Proficient in Microsoft Office, you should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with the skills to develop productive working relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Essential;

• Qualified to degree level.

Desirable;

• Postgraduate qualification in a subject relevant to Higher Education.

Faculty/Department

The Immigration Compliance Services Team sits within the department of Global Engagement. We are responsible for ensuring that the University complies with all its duties as a Student Route Visa Sponsor by providing advice and support to international students on immigration and other related international student issues to ensure that the department of Global Engagement delivers an excellent international student experience for all its international applicants and students.

About Us

At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.

Our People

Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.

Our Values

• Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
• Sustainability: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
• Aspiration: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
• Trust: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.

Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.

Right to Work

All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process.

Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria, we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

Equality

We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.

Together @ UON

Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Together @ UON affirms our dedication to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. We aim to foster a space where all can thrive, aligning with our mission to transform lives and inspire change.

Commitments Include:

1. Creating an Inclusive Environment: Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring all activities are inclusive.
2. Supporting Students and Staff: Strengthening mental health support, enhancing disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support.
3. Tackling Inequalities: Involving students in recruitment, integrating forums for equality data analysis, and supporting networks for protected characteristics.

UON’s Major Commitments:

• Disability Confident
• Standalone Pledge
• IHRA Working Definition

For more details, equality and diversity at UON.