International Compliance Administrator; UKVI

Position: International Compliance Administrator (UKVI)

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

OVERVIEW Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking an International Compliance Administrator (UKVI) to support compliance and administration within the International Office. The role focuses on supporting international students throughout their journey from application to graduation while ensuring alignment with ukvi and immigration requirements. This position requires strong organisation, customer service, and attention to detail across a range of student-facing and administrative activities.

The successful candidate will contribute to compliance processes, provide guidance to students, maintain accurate records, and support projects designed to improve the experience of international students. The role combines administration responsibilities with direct communication and operational support in an international higher education environment. Key responsibilities

Support the University's compliance with ukvi

Requirements

• Provide guidance to international students from application through to graduation
• Undertake student visa compliance activities
• Conduct eligibility checks
• Complete CAS extension assessments
• Provide first-line advice on ukvi and immigration matters
• Maintain records for audit and compliance purposes
• Support reporting activities
• Carry out financial administration duties
• Contribute to events and projects that enhance the experience of students

Requirements

• Highly organised approach to administration
• Customer-focused communication skills
  
  Ability to support compliance activities
• Ability to maintain accurate records for audit and compliance purposes
• Ability to provide first-line guidance on immigration and ukvi matters
• Experience supporting administration processes and reporting activities
• Ability to contribute to projects and events supporting international students WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International compliance roles are essential within higher education because they help institutions meet immigration and ukvi obligations while supporting students throughout their studies. Effective administration and accurate compliance processes contribute to a positive experience for international students and help universities maintain regulatory standards. This role also supports the wider international student journey by combining operational compliance work with practical guidance and student-facing activities.
  
  Strong support services can help students navigate complex immigration requirements with confidence.

Bonus:
Application advice

• Highlight experience involving compliance, administration, or record management
• Demonstrate examples of customer service and communication with students or stakeholders
• Show attention to detail when discussing reporting or audit-related

Key responsibilities

• Include any experience supporting international students or immigration-related processes
• Emphasise organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously
• Review the job description carefully and align application examples with the listed responsibilities