Student Immigration Compliance and Advice Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Student Immigration Compliance and Advice Manager to lead the university’s student immigration function. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the university’s student sponsor licence duties and the delivery of expert advice and guidance on student immigration to students and staff. You will drive the development of policies, systems and processes to support accurate data monitoring, reporting and ongoing regulatory compliance with a data-led approach to decision making and risk management.

You will have in-depth expert knowledge of UKVI regulations and student visa requirements and experience of managing student immigration compliance within higher education. You will demonstrate strong data literacy, including the ability to analyse and interpret data, identify issues and inform service improvements. You will be able to design, implement and evaluate effective processes and reporting tools. Excellent management, communication and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively across the university.

You will have strong leadership and staff development capabilities and experience of leading a team.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Jo Freeman, Head of Student Administration, .

Our Academic Services department is made up of experts in student records, course administration, academic quality, and library and learning 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.

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.

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