Fragomen
Senior Immigration Consultant/Immigration Associate/Senior Associate
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Senior Education Immigration Adviser
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Team: Education Practice
Office Location: 1st Floor, 95 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7NA OR 7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile Street, Sheffield S4 7UD, United Kingdom
About the Role
This senior role offers the opportunity to manage key education-sector client relationships within Fragomen’s specialist UK Education Practice. You will provide strategic immigration advice, oversee casework, support colleagues, and contribute to business development across a range of UK immigration routes.
We are looking for a confident, commercially minded professional who can help strengthen client relationships and support the continued growth of the practice.
In this role, you will manage a varied caseload, support the delivery of high-quality immigration advice, and contribute to the effective running of the team. You will work as a senior member of the team in a collaborative style with your colleagues, provide guidance to junior team members, and support wider practice initiatives as required.
What Your Day Will Look Like
- Managing a portfolio of education-sector client accounts, acting as a trusted point of contact, and keeping clients informed of UK immigration developments affecting institutional compliance, students, staff, and recruitment
- Providing strategic and practical advice on UK immigration matters, including Student, Child Student, Skilled Worker, and sponsor compliance issues
- Maintaining, overseeing, and progressing client caseloads, ensuring work is delivered with accuracy, efficiency, and within agreed service levels
- Preparing and delivering regular WIP reports, client updates, and other management information as required
- Coordinating with paralegals and other team members to ensure transactional work is progressed effectively and client expectations are managed
- Taking ownership of your caseload and working with a high degree of autonomy, while dealing with escalating complex or sensitive matters appropriately
- Maintaining accurate and timely updates on Fragomen’s case management systems
- Taking responsibility for billing activity, including real-time billing, bill approvals, and prompt resolution of billing queries or rejections
- Leading on client escalations and helping to resolve issues in a commercial, solutions-focused manner
- Participating in client reviews; preparation of reports and meetings, and involvement in presentations and training (internal and external)
- Responding proactively to new enquiries and supporting the development of client relationships and wider business development opportunities
- Conducting legal research and keeping up to date with relevant UK immigration policy, guidance, and sector developments
- Supporting the development, review, and upkeep of client-facing templates, guidance materials, and team documentation
- Providing guidance, supervision, and feedback to junior colleagues, including reviewing work where appropriate and supporting their development
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The Team
Join Fragomen’s UK Education Practice, a specialist team supporting a diverse portfolio of education-sector clients. Our work supports international boarding schools, colleges, universities, education recruiters, and private family clients with strategic and practical immigration advice across Student, Child Student, and Skilled Worker routes, as well as sponsor compliance, account management, and business development.
Based across our London and Sheffield offices, the team brings together experienced immigration professionals at different levels, creating a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing, client service, and professional development are central to our work.
Essential Criteria
What We Are Looking For:
You must have:
- Experience working in the Education/Compliance sector
- Experience with the UK Immigration system and familiarity with Student/Child Student visa routes and Compliance
- Confidence in advising client stakeholders and developing business
- Experience in leading client calls/meetings, with a particular focus on student compliance and visa support
Additionally, we are seeking:
- A proactive and highly organized professional with a strong client-facing background
- Strong technical capabilities
- Accuracy and attention to detail while working with autonomy and collaboration
- clarity and conciseness with professional communication
- Agility to take on new work seamlessly and support the team effectively
- A self-starter with resilience and strong commercial acumen
- A positive outlook with a solutions-driven focus
Benefits
Fragomen offers a dynamic and meaningful career where exceptional client service is at the core. As a leader in immigration, we strive to provide an inclusive workplace with a comprehensive package of benefits.
Our Benefits Include:
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Competitive Salary reflective of skills and experience
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Health and Wellness:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym discounts, medical insurance, Headspace membership, and wellbeing platforms
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Lifestyle and Savings:
- Discount platforms
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric car lease scheme
- Season ticket loans and family support resources
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Protection and Security:
- Life assurance, group income protection and a workplace pension scheme (with 5% employer contribution)
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Time Away from Work:
- 25 days annual leave (with additional bank holiday and 3 personal leave days)
- Enhanced family leave policies, volunteering days, and birthday leave
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Professional Development:
- Access to the e-learning platform
- Mentoring schemes
- Training bursaries (where applicable)
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Hybrid Work Arrangements:
- Global hybrid working policy supports flexibility
- Minimum of two days per week must be spent in the local office based on the role and business requirement
- Customizable arrangements considering the nature of specific roles and overall team needs
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What To Expect
Once you have submitted your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your skills and experience. If your qualifications align with the position, you will be contacted for an initial phone call.
If shortlisted:
- You will undergo an interview process with at least two stages, including an in-person component
- Written assessments may be required depending on the role
We evaluate all candidates carefully and notifies you of the decision along with feedback. Fragomen commits to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace, so if you require specific accommodations or support during the interview process, please let us know. We will consider reasonable adjustments to meet your needs.
Who We Are
At Fragomen, we are more than a global immigration services provider—we are pioneers shaping the future of mobility. With a passion for navigating immigration complexities, we help individuals and businesses transcend borders, unlocking opportunities globally.
As a forward-thinking global business, we combine deep expertise with innovative technology to provide tailored solutions that ensure immigration is both simplified and strategically impactful for clients. Be it assisting multinational companies, or aiding people to start new chapters in their lives—we believe global movement unlocks a world of possibilities.
Our team embodies a strong spirit, reflected in our way of working and everything we accomplish. Our Responsible Business Practices regard corporate social responsibility, including ethical culture and inclusion, sustainability, well-being, and pro bono initiatives. Our initiatives provide numerous opportunities to contribute and make positive changes.
For detailed information, please visit our website: Fragomen RBP.
Fragomen pledges to promote equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status.
All offers and employment contracts depend on successfully completing the company's pre-employment screening process. This includes verifying identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered location, and conducting background checks where permitted by local laws. Administrative procedures utilize limited AI-assisted tools exclusively for screening and never play a part in decision-making. Our hiring decisions are made solely by humans. If required by regional laws, applicants have the right to information and explanations regarding the use of such tools or request a human review.
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