Senior Immigration & Compliance Manager

Care UK Plc; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Immigration & Compliance Manager to enhance governance and compliance processes. The ideal candidate will lead a team to ensure adherence to immigration laws and manage audits with regulatory bodies. Key responsibilities include managing the Sponsor Management System and aligning recruitment practices with legal standards. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization dedicated to outstanding care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of UK immigration legislation and sponsor licence management.
• Experience successfully managing audits and dealing with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and lead a large team ensuring compliance with immigration regulations.
• Serve as main contact for UKVI managing the Sponsor Management System.
• Ensure recruitment practices align with laws, implementing robust systems for verification.

Skills

Understanding of UK immigration legislation

Managing audits

Knowledge of in-house ATS management

Ability to travel Nationwide

Job description

Do you want to be part of a successful Immigration & Compliance team to identify and drive process change and efficiencies across Care UK and take the lead in shaping the future of care? Then join Care UK as a Senior Immigration & Compliance Manager and start making a difference.

At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey. We are a successful team, working together and supporting each other in a large national, award winning private care company with over 180 care homes across the United Kingdom.

Role

Stepping into a new senior leadership role to drive growth and lead a large team, ensuring the organisation consistently excels in UK immigration, regulatory, and recruitment compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance & Continuous Improvement: Lead regular internal audits and report findings to the Head of Department. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and industry standards. Support the Head of Department in developing compliance strategies and preparing reports for senior leadership.
• Immigration: Serve as Care UK’s main point of contact for UKVI and manage the Sponsor Management System (SMS). Ensure compliance with the Home Office sponsor duties and conduct regular audits to identify and mitigate risks. Develop and maintain internal immigration policies and procedures in line with changing legislation.
• Recruitment Compliance: Ensure recruitment practices align with employment law, equality, and data protection regulations. Implement and monitor robust systems for document verification and candidate onboarding including new system roll out. Deliver training and guidance to recruiters and hiring managers on compliance processes and best practice and managing relationships with external recruitment partners.

What We're Looking For

• Strong and demonstrable understanding of UK immigration legislation, sponsor licence management, and recruitment governance.
• Experience of and success with managing audits and dealing with Home Office or regulatory bodies.
• Knowledge of in-house ATS management.
• Able to travel Nationwide.

Why Join Care UK

• Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, talk to us if you think you have what we need!