Visa Compliance Officer

University of Law; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Greater London is seeking an organized Visa Compliance Officer to support international students and ensure UKVI sponsorship compliance. Starting February 2026, this role requires a degree-level education and experience in compliance within an education setting. Key duties include assessing visa eligibility, checking documentation, and advising departments. A competitive salary of £35,180 is offered along with generous benefits including annual leave and a private medical scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Student Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of student route compliance in an education setting.
• Confident using Home Office SMS and managing large sets of data.
• Ability to follow complex regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility for student visa sponsorship.
• Check documentation before CAS issuance.
• Conduct interviews with high-risk applicants.
• Advise on visa eligibility for various departments.
• Support visa extensions and attendance monitoring.
• Update student records and complete UKVI reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Cultural awareness

Data management

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Tools

Home Office SMS

Job description

Support international students and ensure our UKVI sponsor compliance!

Are you highly organised, confident working with regulations and passionate about supporting international students? We're looking for a Visa Compliance Officer to join our Academic Registry team on a fixed term basis, starting in February 2026 to cover maternity leave.

In this role, you'll help ensure the University meets all UKVI student visa sponsor requirements. You'll assess eligibility for visa sponsorship, support students with key immigration processes and maintain accurate, compliant records.

This is a hybrid role, working from our London Moorgate campus and home.

As our Visa Compliance Officer, you will:

• Assess eligibility for student visa sponsorship in line with UKVI guidance.
• Check documentation (including financial evidence) before CAS issuance.
• Conduct interviews with high-risk applicants and maintain accurate records.
• Advise Admissions, International Recruitment and Student Services on visa eligibility.

• Support visa extensions and assess returning/intermitting students.
• Monitor attendance for sponsored students and maintain up-to-date records.
• Contact students at risk of breaching visa conditions and update student records.
• Complete UKVI reporting via the Sponsor Management System (SMS).

Is this you?

• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Experience of student route compliance in an education setting.
• Confident using the Home Office SMS and managing large sets of data.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• A proactive team player with strong cultural awareness and the ability to follow complex regulations.

Why join us?

Along with a competitive salary of £35,180, you'll enjoy:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts
• Being part of a diverse and inclusive community

For more information, please contact [e-mail].

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more information, please contact [e-mail]

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.