Student Immigration Compliance Officer

Galileo Global Education Group; London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in London is seeking two Student Immigration Compliance Officers for a fixed-term contract. The roles focus on UKVI compliance, including student visa coordination and support. Suitable candidates will have experience in immigration policy and great communication skills. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, a beautiful campus setting, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working spaces

Membership of a pension scheme with contributions

£6 daily allowance in catering outlets

Blended and flexible working supported

Qualifications

• Experience of analyzing and interpreting student visa policy and immigration rules.
• Knowledge of immigration matters affecting international students in a HE environment.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to colleagues in immigration compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate UKVI compliance activities for student registration.
• Monitor ongoing compliance of existing students.
• Serve as the first point of contact for immigration compliance queries.

Skills

Experience analyzing student visa policy

Strong communication skills

Customer focus

Job description

• Salary: Up to £39K per annum (depending on skills and experience)
• Grade: F
• Hours: 35 per week
• Contract type: Fixed-Term Contract from November 2025 to April 2026 (6 months), 2 positions available
• Vacancy Reference: 25/52
• Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 3rd September

Job Description Document

How to apply

Please provide a current CV along with a cover letter/statement outlining why you are suitable for the role (referencing your skills and experience against the person specification in the Job Description). Candidates who do not provide a full application (including cover letter/statement) may not be considered.

Role Details

We are seeking two Student Immigration Compliance Officers to assist our busy Academic Services department during maternity and sabbatical leave.

The focus of the roles will primarily be in relation to student visas and the coordination of UKVI compliance activities, including the registration of new students and the ongoing monitoring of existing students. You will also be the first point of contact, offering guidance and support to colleagues across the university in relation to student immigration compliance.

To be successful, you should have experience of analysing and interpreting student visa policy and immigration rules. You should have knowledge of immigration matters and issues affecting international students in a HE environment. Personalised education is what we do, and we believe that every student is unique and exceptional, so you'll also be customer focused with great communication skills and a strong interest in the student journey.

About us

Regent's University London is a private university right in the heart of Royal Regent's Park. We offer bespoke undergraduate and postgraduate education that begins with the individual, focussing on each student's talents, potential, and aspirations.

Our study areas include business and management; liberal studies and humanities; fashion and design; film, media and performance; psychotherapy and psychology; as well as pathway qualifications in English language and other modern foreign languages.

We are a small, friendly and supportive University offering great benefits for our staff including:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary closure days over Christmas
• Beautiful campus in the heart of Regent's Park, a short walk from Baker Street station
• A range of great facilities on our stunning campus including free tea and coffee, flexible working spaces and free use of the campus tennis court and sport pitch
• Membership of a group personal pension scheme with a 7% minimum contribution by the University, with up to 10% contribution by the University
• Loans of up to £10,000, to include covering daily travel costs, rental deposits and bicycles
• Benenden medical cover - allowing access to medical services where there is delay in receiving NHS treatment
• Employee discount service
• £6 a day allowance to spend in University catering outlets (when onsite)
• Blended (hybrid) and flexible working supported across the University, depending on the requirements of the role

Unfortunately, we will be unable to consider your application if you do not already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post.