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About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About the Role:
This is your chance to make a significant impact by joining our Immigration Compliance Team. As the Senior Immigration Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Immigration Compliance to ensure our university meets all UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. You will lead the Student Route Engagement Team in supporting our students to engage with their studies, developing relationships to promote collaboration and student experience. In this dynamic role, you will provide expert advice to faculties, partners, and professional services, reviewing processes in line with evolving UKVI requirements. You will manage complex casework and decision making, ensure timely UKVI reporting, and deliver targeted compliance training across various areas according to specific needs / nuances.
With a degree or relevant professional qualification, you will bring substantial experience in UKVI compliance within higher education. Your proficiency in managing teams, coupled with a strong understanding of immigration documentation and UKVI's Sponsor Management System, will be crucial. Excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build relationships and handle complex issues, are essential for success in this role. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our international students and ensuring our university remains compliant and welcoming.
Informal enquiries can be made to Alex Lock, Head of Immigration Compliance, at Alex.lock@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit .
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
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