Senior Immigration Compliance Officer (Engagement Monitoring)

About the Job

Interview Date: 27 June 2025

The Senior Immigration Compliance Officer (Engagement Monitoring) will support the university’s recruitment activities by providing immigration advice and complete immigration compliance tasks for international applicants and students. The post holder will also be required to lead on collating and analysing attendance data and the day-to-day management of the University’s engagement monitoring activities for Student Route Visa students enrolled by the University of Northampton.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

If you would like an informal conversation regarding the post, please contact Mubbashar Ali via email to Mubbashar.Ali@northampton.ac.uk

About You 

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, with a demonstrable customer service focus and excellent attention to detail. You will have a deep understanding of the UK’s Immigration Rules and all Home Office Guidance pertaining to the Student Route Visa route and will have experience of providing high quality advice to international students on a broad range of complex immigration and compliance matters.

A detailed understanding of Home Office Engagement Monitoring requirements and attendance monitoring systems and processes is also a key requirement for this post.

You will have a high level of proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite of software and the Home Office Sponsor Management System. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with the skills to develop productive working relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications 

Essential;

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable;

• Postgraduate qualification in a subject relevant to Higher Education.

Faculty/Department 

The Immigration Compliance Services Team sits within the department of Global Engagement. We are responsible for ensuring that the University complies with all its duties as a Student Route Visa Sponsor by providing advice and support to international students on immigration and other related international student issues to ensure that the department of Global Engagement delivers an excellent international student experience for all its international applicants and students.

About Us

At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.

Our People

Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.

Our Values

• Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
• Sustainability: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
• Aspiration: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
• Trust: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.

Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.

Right to Work

All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process. The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided that the eligibility criteria of the points-based immigration system are met.

Equality

We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.

Together @ UON
Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Together @ UON affirms our dedication to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. We aim to foster a space where all can thrive, aligning with our mission to transform lives and inspire change.

Commitments Include:

1. Creating an Inclusive Environment: Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring all activities are inclusive.
2. Supporting Students and Staff: Strengthening mental health support, enhancing disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support.
3. Tackling Inequalities: Involving students in recruitment, integrating forums for equality data analysis, and supporting networks for protected characteristics.

UON’s Major Commitments:

• Disability Confident
• Standalone Pledge
• IHRA Working Definition

For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON