Immigration Compliance Operations Manager (Academic Enterprise)

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON; London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Immigration Compliance Operations Manager to lead immigration compliance within a dynamic academic environment. This pivotal role involves operational management of compliance procedures, ensuring adherence to UKVI regulations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The successful candidate will utilize their extensive knowledge of immigration regulations and administrative experience in higher education to enhance compliance processes and effectively communicate complex regulatory information to diverse stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to creativity and inclusivity, where your contributions will shape the future of education.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family friendly policies

Staff Support Networks

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of UKVI regulations and Points Based System.
• Experience in developing robust data and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student-related UKVI compliance activities across departments.
• Lead evaluation and improvement of immigration compliance procedures.

Skills

UKVI immigration regulations

Administrative experience

Data compliance processes

Communication skills

UKVI Sponsorship Management System (SMS)

Job description

Immigration Compliance Operations Manager (Academic Enterprise)

Hybrid – UAL High Holborn/Home
£43,762 to £52,246 per annum
Permanent
Full time

An opportunity to use your knowledge of UKVI immigration regulations and UK Higher Education experience to play a key role in the operational management of immigration compliance procedures within the Academic Enterprise (AE) department, and UAL Short Courses Ltd (UALSC) at University of the Arts London (UAL).

In this role you will provide operational leadership and oversee student related UKVI compliance activities across AE and UALSC in line with policy, regulations and procedures set by UAL, assessing how changes to the UKVI policies might impact on current and future AE and UALSC activities.

You will lead on the continual evaluation and improvement of immigration compliance procedures and act as a leading point of contact on all aspects of immigration compliance related to student admissions, enrolments, and post enrolment activities across AE and UALSC.

You will also manage the team of Immigration Compliance Administrators as well as any other temporary staff employed during busy times and will be responsible for their ongoing training and development.

Your profile

You will need significant knowledge of UKVI immigration regulations related to the Points Based System, as well as strong administrative experience within UK Higher Education, and experience of developing robust data and compliance processes.

You will also be experienced in analysing and applying complex regulatory guidance with good working knowledge and experience of using the UKVI Sponsorship Management System (SMS).

The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, conveying complex regulatory information to a variety of stakeholders, is equally important.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

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The closing date for applications is 18 May 2025 23:55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.