UK Immigration Compliance Manager – 12 Month Maternity Cover

Arden University

Immigration compliance manager supporting Arden University’s international students and UKVI obligations. Managing visas, records, enrolment, regulatory processes, training, and compliance advice in a hybrid Coventry role.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeCoventry • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £45,000 - £50,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of UKVI immigration policy and regulations, with proven experience in managing immigration compliance processes within higher education. Capable of delivering training, producing compliance documentation, and liaising with regulatory bodies while ensuring adherence to data governance standards.

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UKVI Immigration Policy KnowledgeImmigration Compliance ManagementTraining DeliveryClear Compliance DocumentationExperience with Regulatory Bodies

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Hard Skills

Immigration AdviceCompliance ProcessesOrganisational SkillsAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationGDPR KnowledgeData GovernanceUKVI Sponsor Management SystemStudent Management Systems

Soft Skills

CollaborationCustomer Support

Certifications & Qualifications

OISC Level 1 Accreditation

Industry Keywords

International Student SupportHigher EducationRegulatory ObligationsEnrolment ProcessInternal Audit Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support international students at Arden locations in the UK and applicants worldwide
Manage applicant and student cases throughout the student lifecycle
Ensure Arden meets regulatory obligations to the UKVI and other bodies
Support customers as required
Liaise with the admissions team
Organise the enrolment process
Manage visas and records for international students across Arden campuses
Understand and implement the University’s immigration processes in accordance with UKVI requirements
Provide immigration compliance advice
Deliver training
Produce clear compliance documentation
Work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders
Support internal audit processes and liaise with external regulatory bodies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in immigration advice, compliance, or international student support
Extensive knowledge of UKVI immigration policy and regulations relevant to Higher Education
Proven experience managing immigration compliance processes within a UK university or similar institution
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to deliver training and produce clear compliance documentation
Degree in a relevant discipline, such as Law or International Relations (desirable)
OISC Level 1 or higher accreditation (desirable)
Experience working with external regulatory bodies and supporting internal audit processes (desirable)
Knowledge of GDPR and data governance in relation to international student records (desirable)
Experience using the UKVI Sponsor Management System (SMS) and student management systems (desirable)
Applicants without current UK right to work may be eligible through an alternative visa route; some roles may not meet the points requirement for sponsored Skilled Worker visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top
Christmas closure
Generous Aviva pension plan, with company contributions starting from 7%
BUPA plan option
Private Medical Insurance
Access to Perkbox benefits
Study any Arden course for free
Discount for all family and friends on Arden courses
'Golden Ticket' allowing you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
Disability Confident Employer scheme, with a potential guaranteed interview for eligible disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria