Student Visa Compliance Officer

University of Bristol Law School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Student Visa Compliance Officer to manage compliance risks and analyse student data, contributing to a high-quality student experience. You'll interpret complex regulations, ensure compliance, and improve institutional processes. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a flexible working culture.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with large datasets and attention to detail.
• Capability to make fair and informed decisions.
• Proactive approach to resolving anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse student data for compliance risks.
• Provide expert interpretation of regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and support document checks.
• Work with varied teams to improve processes.
• Develop internal guidance and training materials.

Skills

Understanding of UK immigration legislation

Interpreting complex regulations

Data analysis

Clear communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

The University of Bristol is seeking a Student Visa Compliance Officer to join our dedicated Student Visas team. In this key role, you will apply your expertise in UK immigration legislation to manage compliance risks, analyse student data, and contribute to a high-quality student experience. Working closely with colleagues across the University, you will help shape policy, support preparations for UKVI audits, and ensure the institution continues to meet its Student Sponsor duties.

This is a dynamic and impactful role where your attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to interpret complex regulations will directly contribute to the success and integrity of our compliance operations.

What will you be doing?

• You will be responsible for monitoring and analysing student data to identify and address compliance risks, making timely and informed decisions that support both institutional obligations and student success.
• You will provide expert interpretation of regulations on complex immigration matters to staff and students, helping to apply UKVI rules in a clear and practical way.
• Your work will involve maintaining accurate records and supporting the delivery of Student document checks. You will also contribute to the University\`s readiness for UKVI audits, including preparing documentation and representing the institution in discussions with auditors.
• You will work closely with colleagues across schools, faculties and professional services to resolve individual cases and improve institutional processes.
• You will help develop and maintain internal guidance and training materials, ensuring that staff across the University understand their responsibilities and have the tools they need to meet them.

This is a varied and impactful role that combines regulatory expertise, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-changing policy environment.

You should apply if

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong understanding of UK immigration legislation and a commitment to delivering an excellent experience for international students.
• You will be confident in interpreting complex regulations and making assessments against regulatory frameworks to make fair and informed decisions.
• You will have experience working with large datasets, a meticulous eye for detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving anomalies.
• You will be a clear and diplomatic communicator, capable of explaining intricate rules to diverse audiences and collaborating effectively across teams.
• You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, balancing urgent casework with long-term projects and policy development. If you are analytical, proactive, and passionate about continuous improvement in a regulatory environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that this role is conditional on passing a background security check required to access the Home Office Sponsor Management System.

Why you will enjoy this role

This is a role where your expertise truly matters. You\`ll be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team that plays a vital role in enabling international students to thrive at a world-class university. If you enjoy working at the intersection of policy, data, and people, this role is for you.

You\`ll have the opportunity to shape how the University meets its immigration responsibilities, influence policy and process improvements, and contribute to a positive student experience. The work is varied, intellectually stimulating, and socially valuable - and you\`ll be trusted to use your judgement and initiative in a role that\`s both autonomous and collaborative.

You\`ll also benefit from the University\`s flexible working culture, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a diverse, global, student-centred community.

Additional information

For informal queries regarding the role, please contact Rachel Meredith, [e-mail]

Contract type: Open ended

Work pattern: Full time

Grade: I

Salary: £38,784 - £44,746 per annum

School/Unit: Education & Student Success

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 21st October 2025.

We are also recruiting for a Student Visa Compliance Manager within the team. If you bring leadership experience or feel your skills and ambitions align more closely with a managerial role, we encourage you to explore that opportunity here.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.