Senior Immigration Consultant/Immigration Associate/Senior Associate in Sheffield

This senior role offers the opportunity to manage key education‑sector client relationships within Fragomen’s specialist UK Education Practice. You will provide strategic immigration advice, oversee casework, support colleagues and contribute to business development across a range of UK immigration routes.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of education‑sector client accounts, acting as a trusted point of contact and keeping clients informed of UK immigration developments affecting institutional compliance, students, staff and recruitment.
• Providing strategic and practical advice on UK immigration matters, including Student, Child Student, Skilled Worker and sponsor compliance issues.
• Maintaining, overseeing and progressing client caseloads, ensuring work is delivered accurately, efficiently and within agreed service levels.
• Preparing and delivering regular WIP reports, client updates and other management information.
• Coordinating with paralegals and other team members to ensure transactional work is progressed effectively and client expectations are managed.
• Taking ownership of your own caseload and working with a high degree of autonomy, while dealing with escalating complex or sensitive matters appropriately.
• Maintaining accurate and timely updates on Fragomen’s case management systems.
• Taking responsibility for billing activity, including real‑time billing, bill approvals and the prompt resolution of billing queries or rejections.
• Leading on client escalations and helping to resolve issues in a commercial, solutions‑focused manner.
• Participating in client reviews; preparation of reports and meetings, and involvement in presentations and training (internal and external).
• Responding proactively to new enquiries and supporting the development of client relationships and wider business development opportunities.
• Conducting legal research and keeping up to date with relevant UK immigration policy, guidance and sector developments.
• Supporting the development, review and upkeep of client‑facing templates, guidance materials and team documentation.
• Providing guidance, supervision and feedback to junior colleagues, including reviewing work where appropriate and supporting their development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the Education / Compliance sector.
• Experience with the UK Immigration system and familiarity with the UK Student / Child Student visa routes & compliance.
• Confident advising client stakeholders and developing business.
• Experience in leading client calls / meetings, with a particular focus on student compliance and visa support (where possible).
• Proactive and highly organised with a strong client‑facing background.
• Strong technical capabilities.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is key, as is the ability to work autonomously whilst collaboratively as part of the team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Agile to take on new work seamlessly and help support the team.
• Self‑starter with resilience and strong commercial acumen.
• Positive outlook and solutions‑driven focus.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: We offer salaries that reflect your skills and experience.
• Health and Wellness: A comprehensive employee assistance programme, gym discounts, medical insurance, Headspace membership and wellbeing platforms.
• Lifestyle and Savings: Discount platforms, cycle to work scheme, electric car lease scheme, season ticket loans and family support resources.
• Protection and Security: Life assurance, group income protection and a workplace pension scheme including a 5% employer contribution.
• Time Away from Work: 25 days annual leave, bank holidays and 3 personal leave days, enhanced family leave policies, volunteering days and birthday leave.
• Professional Development: Access to our e‑learning platform, mentoring schemes and training bursaries (where applicable).
• Hybrid Work Arrangements: The Firm operates a global hybrid working policy which supports flexibility. Depending on your role, you can agree with your manager a minimum of two days per week working in your local office.

Fragomen is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.