At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure compliance with UKVI regulations and support audits and monitoring activities.
- Company: Join a dynamic institution committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in higher education compliance and support student success.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience with strong knowledge of UKVI regulations.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The UKVI Compliance Officer (Post Enrolment) is responsible for ensuring that the institution maintains strict compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations, particularly with regard to post-enrolment processes. This role supports the UKVI Compliance Supervisor by monitoring compliance activities, coordinating audits, implementing day-to-day UKVI processes, and ensuring staff are aware of regulatory obligations.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Carry out UKVI compliance duties including attendance monitoring, engagement checks, etc.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records in line with UKVI requirements.
- Support routine compliance checks by ensuring records and data are correct.
- Follow set procedures and ensure all compliance documentation is complete and accurate.
- Respond to basic UKVI compliance queries and escalate issues where necessary to the UKVI Compliance Supervisor.
- Serve as first-line liaison on routine UKVI matters; escalate complex strategic issues to the UKVI Compliance Supervisor.
- Deliver staff guidance/briefings so all teams remain aware of UKVI obligations and consistent practice.
- Identify and report potential compliance risks to the UKVI Compliance Supervisor.
- Support actions taken to address compliance concerns.
- Assist in gathering information for internal audits and UKVI inspections.
Person Specification
Experience & Personal Qualities
- Essential: Degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong, current knowledge of UKVI regulations and post-enrolment compliance processes.
- Demonstrable experience in a compliance/audit/regulatory role, preferably in higher education.
- Proven experience supervising or leading a small operational team.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to interpret regulations and translate into clear procedures.
- Confident communicator, able to brief staff and collaborate across functions.
- Proficient in maintaining accurate records and producing management reports.
- Desirable: Experience conducting internal audits/assurance and managing remediation plans.
- Familiarity with student records/compliance systems and reporting tools.
- Knowledge of data privacy/security good practice in compliance contexts.
Compliance Statement
Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a criminal records check, two references, ID and Right to Work verification, and education confirmation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion; selection for employment is based solely on an individual’s skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the role.
UKVI Compliance Officer in London employer: Regent College London
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