Senior International Compliance Officer (Pre-enrolment)

Manchester Metropolitan University • Manchester, England, United Kingdom • £35.12k - £39.36k / year • 1w ago

Location: Manchester All Saints Campus

Contract length: 18 months

Contracted hours per week: 35

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Compliance Officer to help manage operational visa support for students recruited via our new International College partnership with Navitas.

The role:

As Senior Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Pre-Enrolment Compliance team, working alongside colleagues to oversee Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) production, Right to Study checks, and visa-related enquiries from prospective international students. A key focus of this role will be supporting recruitment and compliance activities within the newly established International College partnership with Navitas.

Manchester Metropolitan University is a great university in a vibrant global city. We strive to make an impact on Manchester, the UK, and beyond, with a strong ambition to generate and share knowledge while making higher education accessible and beneficial to all those with the passion and ability to succeed. Our Business School holds three prestigious accreditations (AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS), placing us in the top one per cent of global business schools.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and execute an operational strategy for applicants from the International College.
Identify ways to keep prospective students engaged and supported through the visa application process.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including our corporate partner, Navitas.
Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling content and campaigns that support visa application processes.
Analyse market risks to inform future CAS production.
Identify efficiencies while ensuring quality standards in CAS and Right to Study processes for the International College.
Line management of the International Compliance Assistant.

What we're looking for:

Knowledge of UK Visas and Immigration and experience within higher education or a related field.
Experience in process development and improvement.
Strong ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
A clear understanding of the risks and challenges within the UK immigration landscape.
A proactive approach, with the ability to lead initiatives to improve the applicant experience.

(For the full list of criteria and benefits, please refer to the job description and candidate pack attached below)

Application process

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the eligibility criteria.
Interviews will be held in the w/c 17 March
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact John McFarlane, Student Visa Compliance Manager on j.mcfarlane@mmu.ac.uk

If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you!

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

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