Immigration and Compliance Officer

London based FIE are looking for an **Immigration and Compliance Officer** with excellent communication skills and substantial experience and understanding of UK Visas and Immigration policy affecting international students and educational institutions. **Immigration and Compliance Officer - Immediate Start Available** **South Kensington, London (office based but with hybrid potential), SW7 4ES** **Salary dependent on experience and qualifications** **Full time, Permanent Position** **Please Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK** The Foundation for International Education (FIE) is an international higher education organisation working in partnership with universities and colleges, primarily from the US, to provide immersive study abroad programmes for undergraduate students in London,Dublin and Amman. We are currently seeking a qualified, enthusiastic and confident **Immigration and Compliance Officer** to work within our dedicated administration team. The successful applicant will be organised and knowledgeable with an excellent abilityto build rapport with people. **About the Role**: **Duties**: - Act as "Key Contact" for FIE’s Student and Skilled Worker sponsor licences and coordinate the response to Home Office legislation and the periodic changes to rules, processes and procedures with which FIE is expected to comply - Compile compliance data and provide reports and recommendations for the Senior Leadership Team as required - Assign all CAS to prospective students ensuring full compliance with Home Office policy - Coordinate, develop and implement FIE policies and procedures that ensure compliance with the Student sponsor licence and Skilled Worker Guidance, and retention of the institution’s licences. - Provide a friendly and responsive immigration information and advice service to students, maintaining high levels of customer care at all times; ensure students are aware of their own responsibilities as visa holders. - Work in a proactive and timely manner to disseminate information and guidance to staff on immigration issues. - Actively improve and maintain staff awareness of their responsibilities in relation to FIE’s sponsorship duties, ensuring changes in legislation are highlighted. - Contribute to student handbooks, pre-arrival information, faculty and visiting faculty guidance. - Ensure there is a current and comprehensive infrastructure to support the established FIE quality plan/framework and approach to compliance. This includes developing, initiating, maintaining, and revising policies, procedures and manuals. - Support HR & Operations Office with Right to Work checks. **About You**: **Required Qualifications and Experience**: - Knowledge of the higher education environment and an awareness of the challenges of being in a foreign country. - Educated to degree level or equivalent. - Substantial experience, knowledge and understanding of UK Visas and Immigration policy affecting international students and educational institutions. - Understanding of the implications and impact of the UKVI visa regulations and requirements as they relate to FIE’s policies and procedures. - Proficient user of the UKVI Sponsor Management System (SMS). - Experience of working in a busy office environment - either with students, or in customer service. **Required Skills**: - Proven ability to provide exceptional customer care, and excellent interpersonal skills. - IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with databases and spreadsheets. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Demonstrable efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail. - Outstanding critical analysis and reasoning skills. The successful applicant will be required to produce acceptable documents that confirm their right to work in the UK. Other suitable skills and experience includes: Administration, Admin, Administrator, Student Support Administration, HR Administrator, HR Assistant, Student and Skilled Worker Administrator, Social Media Assistant, Client Service Coordinator, Customer Service,Educational Services, International Student Support Admin, Immigration Support, Social Services, Student Visa Support