International Compliance Officer
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,280 to £29,634 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Derby |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0112-25 |
Summary
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the Department
The Registry support all aspects of the student journey, right from initial enquiry and application, all the way through to final award and student completion. We strive to provide an outstanding service to all our users and to be thought leaders in our fields of expertise, developing research informed practise. Registry teams work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver a high-performance culture that promotes wellbeing, diversity and opportunity for all, supporting excellent student experience.
About the Role
This key role will assume responsibility for the operations within the team, including working within both the University and the UKVI policies and procedures, in order to provide advice and support to current and prospective international students on a wide range of practical issues including CAS issuance, visa advise, enrolment, on programme guidance, attendance, student finance, EU Settlement Status, Federal Loans to ensure that the university is fully compliant within the guidelines of UKVI sponsorship agreements. The post holder will also support with workload planning and the delegation of activities amongst the team in accordance with the International Compliance Manager.
Interview Date: Thursday 31st July
About You
We are seeking an experienced and proactive individual to join our team as an International Compliance Officer. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment, is committed to supporting international students throughout their journey, and can manage their workload independently while working collaboratively across departments.
You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice on complex immigration and compliance matters in a clear, empathetic, and professional manner. Your ability to interpret regulations and apply them practically will be key, as will your confidence in advising both students and colleagues on a range of issues such as visa guidance, enrolment, and attendance compliance.
Excellent data handling and reporting skills are essential, including the ability to maintain accurate records, analyse data, and contribute to audits and regulatory reporting. You will also be comfortable using a range of digital systems to support your work and drive service improvements.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Andreea Coman, International Compliance Manager via a.coman@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit Applying from Overseas for more information.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the Department
The Registry support all aspects of the student journey, right from initial enquiry and application, all the way through to final award and student completion. We strive to provide an outstanding service to all our users and to be thought leaders in our fields of expertise, developing research informed practise. Registry teams work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver a high-performance culture that promotes wellbeing, diversity and opportunity for all, supporting excellent student experience.
About the Role
This key role will assume responsibility for the operations within the team, including working within both the University and the UKVI policies and procedures, in order to provide advice and support to current and prospective international students on a wide range of practical issues including CAS issuance, visa advise, enrolment, on programme guidance, attendance, student finance, EU Settlement Status, Federal Loans to ensure that the university is fully compliant within the guidelines of UKVI sponsorship agreements. The post holder will also support with workload planning and the delegation of activities amongst the team in accordance with the International Compliance Manager.
Interview Date: Thursday 31st July
About You
We are seeking an experienced and proactive individual to join our team as an International Compliance Officer. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment, is committed to supporting international students throughout their journey, and can manage their workload independently while working collaboratively across departments.
You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice on complex immigration and compliance matters in a clear, empathetic, and professional manner. Your ability to interpret regulations and apply them practically will be key, as will your confidence in advising both students and colleagues on a range of issues such as visa guidance, enrolment, and attendance compliance.
Excellent data handling and reporting skills are essential, including the ability to maintain accurate records, analyse data, and contribute to audits and regulatory reporting. You will also be comfortable using a range of digital systems to support your work and drive service improvements.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Andreea Coman, International Compliance Manager via a.coman@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit Applying from Overseas for more information.