**This vacancy is only available to existing University of Essex staff**
The Resourcing Team
The Resourcing Team at the University of Essex currently consists of two Resourcing Advisers, three Resourcing Assistants, a Compliance Officer, an Apprenticeships Manager and is led by the Head of Resourcing.
They are responsible for all aspects of staff recruitment including advertising new roles, providing professional advice on recruitment and selection including immigration issues, and co-ordinating the bulk of administrative recruitment activity for posts at all levels across the University and also its subsidiary companies; University of Essex Campus Services and Wivenhoe House Hotel.
Duties of the Role
The primary role of the Compliance Officer is to ensure the University is compliant with all aspects of immigration legislation and its visa sponsorship requirements relating to staff.
Key responsibilities will fall under the following categories:
• Risk Assessment
• Policy and Strategy Development
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Training and Support
• Investigation and Resolution
• Audits
Skills and qualifications required
The successful candidate will possess knowledge and experience in application of UK immigration legislation and UKVI guidance. In addition, this knowledge will extend to employment legislation and good practice, in relation to recruitment and equality matters.
The workload is varied with rapidly changing priorities, so it is of the utmost importance that you can always organise and maintain the highest level of detail, remaining calm whilst often making time critical decisions.
How to Apply:
Please complete the attached application form and send to before the closing date of 6 May 2026 (23:59, UK time).
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