Deputy Head of Student Immigration and Compliance

Who we are

Now rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.

The Role

We are recruiting to the role of Deputy Head of Student Immigration and Compliance to join the Student Immigration and Compliance team. The team is central to ensuring the University is compliant with its UKVI sponsor duties and for the management and operational administration of the University’s sponsor licence. This is an exciting time to join the team as we play a key role in supporting the University deliver on its ambitious strategy over the next 5 years.

This role is ideal for someone who has experience in managing immigration and compliance operations. The successful candidate will work with the Head of Student Immigration and Compliance to ensure the University continues to support our international students, and UKVI sponsor duties. The post holder will collaborate with colleagues across both academic and professional services functions, to deliver a service supporting the student journey from application to graduation, as such the ability to understand and interpret varying needs is crucial.

Key responsibilities will include daily management of the Student Immigration and Compliance team, overseeing the key sponsor duties including, the management of reports capturing key data are produced regularly and in a timely manner, working with the Head of Student Immigration and Compliance to monitor, review and enhance existing compliance focussed policies and procedures across the University.

The successful candidate will have skills and experience including knowledge and understanding of UKVI policies affecting students and sponsor duties, experience of using the UKVI Sponsor Management System, experience in UKVI compliance processes and reporting, experience of providing training to a range of staff both academic and professional services and experience of interpreting regulatory frameworks and detailed understanding of their implication and impact.

If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Niviene Azab, Head of Student Immigration and Compliance

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

Professional Services/Support staff on RU7 and above, have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here.

The closing date for completed applications is: 28 April 2026

It is expected that interviews will be held in 14 May 2026

You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role and interview before the dates stated above.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates who apply for this role must already hold the legal right to work in the UK

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