Oxford International Education Group
UKVI Immigration Compliance Officer
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UKVI Immigration Compliance Officer
Location: Hybrid/London Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Competitive
About Oxford International Education Group
Oxford International Education Group is a leading institution committed to delivering outstanding educational experiences for international students. With a global reach and a dedication to academic excellence, we empower learners to succeed in an interconnected world. We're proud to be a Great Place to Work!
Job Purpose
The UKVI Compliance Team Ensures Oxford International Education Group (OIEG) fully complies with UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) regulations to safeguard its Sponsorship Licence. The UKVI Compliance Officer will serve as the primary point of contact for visa process guidance and critical compliance tasks essential for maintaining adherence to UKVI guidelines and the Immigration Rules.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Legal Counsel and Compliance Manager, as well as colleagues across the Group, to maintain full compliance with sponsorship licence obligations.
- Stay updated on UKVI requirements and the Student Route (Points-Based System), engage in training, and develop expertise within the role—while supporting others’ professional development.
- Generate Certificate of Attainment Statements (CAS) for student visa extensions.
- Assist with the Group’s Visa registration and compliance checks, ensuring missing documents are addressed promptly.
- Support the Attendance & Engagement Team in monitoring and tracking UKVI-sponsored students’ attendance and participation.
- Provide basic immigration guidance to prospective and current students.
- Manage emails and telephone inquiries related to UKVI compliance duties.
- Contribute to the development, production, and dissemination of visa-related policies and procedural guidelines.
- Organise and maintain Student Route case files, ensuring compliance documentation is easily accessible for audits.
- Ensure timely reporting of reportable immigration changes (such as student or institutional updates, work placements) to UKVI via the Sponsorship Management System (SMS). Maintain a database of submitted reports and respond to UKVI requests.
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Additional Responsibilities
- Uphold OIEG’s Code of Conduct while embodying our values, including equality, diversity, and respect.
- Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to OIEG’s core culture and educational mission.
- Comply with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal polices (e.g., finance, HR).
- Perform additional duties as required to support organisational objectives and collaboration with colleagues.
Person Specification
Legal Status
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure or overseas equivalent
Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience & Knowledge
- In-depth knowledge of UKVI requirements related to the Student Visa Route.
- Methodical, detail-oriented, and flexible approach to ensure accuracy and adaptability.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficient computing and IT skills.
- Demonstrated decision-making ability with an adaptable, solution-focused mindset.
- Organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Prior experience with registry systems (e.g., SITS, SEAts).
- Experience in UKVI compliance.
- Strong understanding of student visa sponsorship duties.
- Experience using the UKVI Sponsorship Management System (SMS).
- Background working within the Higher Education Sector.
- Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service.
- Position often requires autonomy and minimal supervision.
- (Desirable) Prior administrative experience.
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Skills & Abilities
- Ability to interpret complex policies and procedures.
- Clear communication skills for written and verbal exchanges.
- Strong relationship-building abilities with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders.
- Effective work organisation and resource management to achieve role objectives.
Personal Qualities
- Can-do attitude with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Collaborative and relationship-driven.
- Strong presence and cross-functional relationship-building skills.
- Integrity in all professional dealings.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Note: This job description is a guide only—responsibilities may evolve and be subject to periodic review. OIEG is committed to child safeguarding and requires all applicants to undergo child protection safeguards checks, including Disclosure & Barring Service Clearance.
Equal Opportunity Employer: OIEG welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ensures fairness based on skills and qualifications, irrespective of background.
(Role involves working with children and is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.)
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