Senior Student Immigration Compliance Officer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Student Immigration Compliance Officer to play a key role in ensuring the University’s ongoing compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) student sponsor requirements. You will lead on the day‑to‑day monitoring of student immigration compliance, ensuring accurate monitoring, reporting and record‑keeping of sponsored students. As a subject matter expert on student visa regulations, you will provide high‑quality advice and guidance to students and colleagues across the University.

You will work closely with internal teams such as Admissions, International Recruitment, Academic Operations, as well as external bodies including UKVI and sector networks. The role requires a meticulous, confident approach to handling complex and sensitive data, alongside excellent communication and judgement.

About you

You will have knowledge of UK student visa legislation and compliance requirements, along with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a busy and complex regulatory environment. You will be a confident communicator, with strong written and verbal skills and the ability to understand, interpret and clearly explain complex regulations to a wide range of audiences. You will also bring excellent analytical skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data, and strong IT skills with experience of using record or database systems.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’sPoints Based System.  Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

About the department

The Student Immigration Compliance and Advice Team is part of the Academic Registry Department within Academic Services. Academic Services creates an enabling academic environment, which shares expertise, builds capabilities and inspires stakeholders through sector leading, user centred processes and outstanding service delivery.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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