Immigration Compliance Manager in City of London

Immigration Compliance Manager

University of East London

Salary: £53,040 to £60,752 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting)

Location: Docklands Campus

Post Type: Full Time, Fixed Term

Contract End Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025

About the School / Service

The Legal & Governance Service plays a critical role in ensuring the University of East London meets its regulatory obligations while supporting a safe, inclusive, and compliant environment for students and staff. The service works across academic schools and professional teams to uphold legal standards, manage risk, and deliver strategic initiatives that support the university’s mission and values.

The Immigration Compliance team sits within this service and is responsible for maintaining UEL’s Student Sponsor Licence, ensuring compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations, and supporting international students throughout their journey.

About the Job

This role leads the day‑to‑day operations of the International Compliance team, coordinating institutional responses to UKVI sponsor duties and managing complex immigration casework. You’ll oversee systems and processes that support visa compliance, including attendance monitoring, document checks, and CAS issuance, while advising staff and students on immigration matters.

You’ll also contribute to sector best practice through engagement with external networks such as UKCISA and the International Compliance Network, and support the development of initiatives that enhance UEL’s international compliance framework.

About You

Responsibilities:

• Lead day‑to‑day operations of the International Compliance team.
• Coordinate institutional responses to UKVI sponsor duties and manage complex immigration casework.
• Oversee systems and processes that support visa compliance, including attendance monitoring, document checks and CAS issuance.
• Advise staff and students on immigration matters.
• Contribute to sector best practice through external networks and support the development of initiatives to enhance UEL’s compliance framework.

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in immigration compliance, ideally within higher education.
• Confidence working at OISC Level 2.
• Strong grasp of UK immigration rules and ability to interpret complex legislation and guidance.
• Proactive problem‑solver skilled in managing sensitive casework.
• Comfortable leading a team and coordinating across departments.
• Passion for supporting international students and ensuring regulatory excellence.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we offer a genuinely competitive salary (dependent on experience) and a range of benefits. For details, visit https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions.

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and is proud of its Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity achievements, including zero gender pay gap, membership of Stonewall and having won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form. We are a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all candidates. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during recruitment.

Application Process

Please apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter covering the essential criteria stated in the person specification. CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

Contact the recruitment team: +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or email jobs@uel.ac.uk.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time