The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the Best modern* university in London in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are ranked 41st university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025 and ranked 5th university in the UK for student experience in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026. We were rated Top university in London in the People and Planet University League 2024/25, with 80% of our research rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in the latest Government Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.
The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.
*University status awarded in or after 1992
The UKVI Compliance Team
The UKVI Compliance team plays a pivotal role within UWL to ensure the UKVI sponsor license is maintained and fully compliant with student visa sponsorship duties. The Compliance Assistant will be part of a small team ensuring that the university remains compliant in all aspects of its student visa sponsorship duties as set by the Home Office. The Compliance Team does not work alone and liaises with other university wide departments
The Role
The postholder is required to support the UKVI Compliance Manager to ensure the University remains complaint under the UKVI sponsorship license duties. Work collaboratively and liaise with colleagues across the University departments and undertake the various activities required as part of the UKVI procedures and processes. Liaise regularly with students and maintain up to date records of all student visa holders and home students subject to immigration control. Ensure accurate student records and documentation are kept, maintained and up to date, ready for audit purposes in line with UKVI requirements.
The Person
As well as excellent IT skills, the post holder will have proven experience of recording, analysing and reporting data, using different data systems. A methodical approach, ability to balance conflicting workloads and attention to detail is essential. They should have good oral and written communication skills and the ability to proactively deal with staff and students across the organisation. Experience of compliance or working with students will be an advantage. Experience of providing excellent customer service in person, by telephone and via email, ensuring an excellent student experience is offered and maintained.
How to Apply
To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0
Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday 15th December 2025.
Additional Information
Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl
Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Please note we do not reimburse travel expenses for job interview.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.
This post is not available for UWL students.
Previous applicants for this post need not apply again.
This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.