About the role

This position will not typically meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System, unless exceptional circumstances apply, e.g. meeting the ‘new entrant’ criteria.

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Student Immigration Compliance professional to play a key role in ensuring the University’s ongoing compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) student sponsor requirements. You will pro-actively lead on the day‑to‑day monitoring of student immigration compliance, ensuring accurate monitoring, reporting and record‑keeping of sponsored students. As a subject matter expert on student visa regulations, you will provide high‑quality advice and guidance to students and colleagues across the University.

You will also play a key role in contributing to the operational development of BU’s immigration compliance framework, leading on process review and enhancement to manage immigration compliance risk to ensure compliance with all Home Office requirements.

You will work closely with internal teams such as Admissions, International Recruitment, Academic Operations, as well as external bodies including UKVI and sector networks and will be experienced in stakeholder management. The role requires a meticulous, confident approach to handling complex and sensitive data, alongside excellent communication and judgement.

About you

You will have in‑depth knowledge of UK student visa legislation and compliance requirements, along with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a busy and complex regulatory environment. You will be a confident communicator, with strong written and verbal skills and the ability to understand, interpret and clearly explain complex regulations to a wide range of audiences.

You will bring excellent analytical skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data, and strong IT skills with experience of using record or database systems. You will also have strong leadership skills and a commitment to staff development.

For any informal enquiries about this role please contact Mubbashar Ali, Student Immigration Compliance and Advice Manager by email at [email protected]

About the department

The Student Immigration Compliance and Advice Team is part of the Academic Registry Department within Academic Services. Academic Services creates an enabling academic environment, which shares expertise, builds capabilities and inspires stakeholders through sector leading, user centred processes and outstanding service delivery.

About us

At Bournemouth University, our motto is Discere Mutari Est - To learn is to change. Guided by our BU2035 strategy, we are building a future-focused university that empowers people to thrive, embraces innovation, and creates lasting impact through education, research and partnerships.

Our success is driven by our people. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong, can develop their potential and contribute to work that makes a difference. Whether through advancing knowledge, improving lives, strengthening communities or supporting economic growth, our staff play a vital role in shaping the future.

We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining talented people who share our values of being collaborative and inclusive, innovative and creative, empowering and ambitious, and responsible and transformative. Flexible working and job share arrangements will be considered to support a healthy work-life balance.

More than just a job, working at BU gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, alongside access to a fantastic range of staff benefits.

Core Package:

PAY– a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression

PENSION– a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions

HOLIDAY – Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time)

WORK LIFE BALANCE – flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)

You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan
• Financial & Discounts: Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
• Travel: Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
• Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
• Family: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on-site nursery with discounts for BU staff
• Modern, vibrant campus locations: Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on-site food outlets and coffee shops

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].