UKVI Compliance Assurance Officer

Royal Holloway, University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Free parking

Cycle to Work

Season Ticket Loans

EyeSight testing

Training and Development opportunities

Job summary

Royal Holloway, University of London invites applications for the UKVI Compliance Assurance Officer in the Legal and Compliance Department. The role provides independent assurance on UKVI compliance across the University, evaluating risk management, governance and control processes to see if current internal procedures are sufficient or could be improved.

Based in Egham, Surrey, the post involves auditing UKVI systems, coordinating internal audits, and liaising with Recruitment, Admissions,

Qualifications

• Experience conducting audits to assess UKVI compliance systems.
• Ability to coordinate internal audits with multiple university teams.
• Strong communication, objectivity and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor UKVI compliance across University operations.
• Evaluate risk management, governance and control processes.
• Coordinate internal audits and assurance activities.
• Liaise with Recruitment, Admissions, Student Administration and HR.

Skills

Audit

UKVI compliance

Communication skills

Governance

Job description

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Permanent, Part-Time (0.5 FTE/ 17.5 hours per week).

Applications are invited for the post of UKVI Compliance Assurance Officer in the Legal and Compliance Department. You will be responsible for providing an independent and objective service on monitoring business operations in relation to UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) compliance across the University. The role will support in giving assurance that risk management, governance and control processes are operating effectively. You will work within the University to evaluate how well risks are being managed, and if current internal processes are sufficient or could be improved.

Responsible for conducting audits to assess the effectiveness and accuracy of UKVI compliance systems and record keeping, this will be a pivotal role in ensuring the University's compliance with Home Office legislation. You will coordinate and complete internal audits and assurance activities liaising across various teams within the University including Recruitment, Admissions, Student Administration, and HR. As such, you will have specialist audit and assurance expertise as well as excellent communication skills and ability to work objectively and apply sound judgement.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

Please quote the reference: 1026-345

Closing Date: 23:59, 27 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page .