UKVI Compliance Assistant

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025. 

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success. 

*University status awarded in or after 1992.

The UKVI Compliance Team 

The UKVI Compliance team plays a pivotal role within UWL to ensure the UKVI sponsor license is maintained and fully compliant with student visa sponsorship duties. The Compliance Assistant will be part of a small team ensuring that the university remains compliant in all aspects of its student visa sponsorship duties as set by the Home Office.  The Compliance Team does not work alone and liaises with other university wide departments

The Role 

The postholder is required to support the UKVI Compliance Manager to ensure the University remains complaint under the UKVI sponsorship license duties. Work collaboratively and liaise with colleagues across the University departments and undertake the various activities required as part of the UKVI procedures and processes. Liaise regularly with students and maintain up to date records of all student visa holders and home students subject to immigration control. Ensure accurate student records and documentation is kept, maintained and up to date, ready for audit purposes in line with UKVI requirements.

The Person

As well as excellent IT skills, the post holder will have proven experience of recording, analysing and reporting data, using different data systems. A methodical approach, ability to balance conflicting workloads and attention to detail is essential.  They should have good oral and written communication skills and the ability to proactively deal with staff and students across the organisation. Experience of compliance or working with students will be an advantage. Experience of providing excellent customer service in person, by telephone and via email, ensuring an excellent student experience is offered and maintained. 

How to Apply 

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0 

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk  if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 28th April 2025.

Additional Information 

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

Previous applicants for this post need not apply again. 

This position does NOT meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Closing Date: 20 Apr 2025

Department: Support

Salary: £31,048 to £36,801 per annum