Oxford International Education Group
UKVI Immigration Compliance Officer
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UKVI Immigration Compliance Officer
UKVI Immigration Compliance Officer
Application Deadline: 19 July 2026 Department: Legal & Compliance Employment Type: Permanent Location: London Office
Job Purpose
The UKVI Compliance Team operates across the Group to ensure compliance with UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) regulations, safeguarding the Group’s Sponsorship Licence for students subject to immigration control. The UKVI Compliance Officer will serve as a helpful and efficient first point of contact for guidance on Group visa processes and policy, while performing essential duties to maintain strict adherence to UKVI guidance and the Immigration Rules.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with Legal Counsel, Compliance Manager, and colleagues across the Group to ensure OIEG is fully compliant with its sponsorship licence duties.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UKVI requirements and an overview of the Student route points-based system, engaging in training opportunities and developing expertise to assist others.
- Generate Certificate of Attainment for Sponsorship (CAS) to support visa applications for current students (including extensions).
- Assist in the Group’s registration process/visa checks and follow up on any missing documents.
- Support the Attendance and Engagement team with:
- Monitoring and tracking the attendance and engagement of UKVI-sponsored students.
- Providing basic immigration information to prospective and current students.
- Manage emails, telephone calls, and inquiries relating to UKVI compliance duties.
- Contribute to the development, production, and dissemination of visa guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Organise and maintain Student route files, ensuring all required documentation is readily available for audit purposes.
- Ensure reportable activity (e.g., student or institutional changes, work placements) is reported accurately and timely to UKVI via the Sponsorship Management System (SMS), while maintaining a database of reports and responding to UKVI information requests for sponsored Student route visa holders.
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Additional Responsibilities
- Adhere to OIEG’s Code of Conduct and embody the organisation’s values (e.g., respecting equality and diversity).
- Demonstrate understanding and promote OIEG’s values, culture, and educational ethos in daily practices.
- Comply with all legislated, regulatory, and policy requirements (e.g., Finance, HR).
- Perform any other duties consistent with the role as may be assigned collaboratively towards achieving OIEG’s objectives.
Person Specifications
Legal Status
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS disclosure check (or overseas equivalent).
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Experience and Knowledge
- Knowledge of UKVI regulations and requirements for the Student route.
- Methodical, detail-oriented, and flexible approach, maintaining high accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Excellent computing & IT skills (e.g., online submissions, databases).
- Flexibility in adapting to tasks; proven decision-making ability.
- Strong administrative and time-management skills.
- Ability to work with autonomy and as part of a team.
- Experience with registry systems, such as SITS or SEATS.
- Familiarity with UKVI compliance processes.
- Deep understanding of Student visa sponsorship duties.
- Proficiency in UKVI Sponsor Management System (SMS).
- Experienced in Higher Education Sector operations.
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Desirable:
- Previous administrative experience.
- Experience in a pressurised team environment.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to interpret complex and detailed policies and procedures.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, with a clear focus on distributing information.
- Capacity to build and maintain effective collaborations with internal staff, stakeholders, and external agencies.
Personal Qualities
- A problem-solving, can-do attitude.
- Collaborative mindset.
- A strong presence, fostering relationships across all seniority levels in the business.
- Demonstrates integrity and ethical conduct at all times.
- Committed to ongoing professional development.
- Proactively driven with a solutions-oriented approach.
Disclaimer
This job description is provided as a guide and may be subject to periodic revision. It does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities.
Oxford International Safeguarding Commitment
Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires applicants to undergo appropriate child protection checks, including references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening. This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Diversity and Equality
Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees must be afforded equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, or veteran status.
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