UKVI Compliance Lead – International Students

Location: 2 Days a week on site in Central London

Full time Permanent

We are BPP (part of Lyceum Education Group), one of Europe’s most recognised education businesses. We deliver degrees, apprenticeships, short courses and professional qualifications across law, finance, technology, healthcare, and business studies.

After 48 years of shaping some of the brightest talent, we’re still growing and you can grow with us! We are looking for a diligent, agile and dependable professional to join BPP as our Head of International Student Compliance. This is a hugely important role within the University as they will be responsible for BPP's compliance with UKVI Sponsorship guidance for inbound international students to the UK.

In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the relationship with the UKVI via the home office SMS, ensuring accurate and on-time reporting. Furthermore, you will be responsible for ensuring BPP remains up to date with the guidance and will support the Director of International Student Compliance to build BPP’s interpretation into policy and procedures. As such you will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage the UKVI Compliance Team and monitor team SLAs for updates and actions
• Support on submissions of information and data to the UKVI when required, including but not limited to the Annual CAS allocation and the Basic Compliance Assessment.
• Manage the audit readiness plan and regularly conduct internal audits to assess readiness, ensuring that records and processes are maintained in line with UKVI requirements.
• Manage data accuracy in relation to visa information in the SMS
• Work with internal stakeholders to promote UKVI compliance and the support of international students
• Ensure training is up to date and completed by relevant teams across the business
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent to achieve the main duties above.

• Background in compliance / working with international students
• Knowledge of student immigration policies & procedures
• Experience at working with global colleagues and students
• Trend analysis and the ability to develop, document, communicate and manage response plans
• Strong data and reporting skills
• Problem analysis – cause and effect and the ability to drive forward solutions in a timely manner

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo certain checks such as a DBS.

• Hybrid working- 2 days a week on site (London)
• All necessary equipment provided for home working
• 30 days holiday (38 days total)
• Option to purchase an additional 10 days holiday
• All BPP courses are free to employees!
• Private Health and dental insurance
• Internal Mobility Priority- (apply for a role internally and you’re guaranteed an interview if you meet the criteria)
• Staff socials & community culture. Employee Networks include: Working Families, Wellbeing community, Sustainability and accessibility.
• Sabbatical policy after 3 year’s service

As a Disability Confident employer, BPP is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process. Candidates are encouraged to share any adjustment requirements ahead of interview so these can be considered and accommodated.

BPP part of Lyceum Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.

BPP part of Lyceum Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP safer recruitment practices.