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We are looking for a dedicated Visa Compliance Officer to ensure the University meets its critical United Kingdom Visa & Immigration (UKVI) sponsorship duties.
You will play a lead role in maintaining our sponsor licence and visa compliance amongst our international student visa-holder community You will coordinate key compliance activities, from admissions checks and new student registration to the ongoing monitoring of existing students. A central responsibility will be managing our student attendance and engagement monitoring processes and associated reporting obligations.
We are seeking an experienced compliance professional with in-depth knowledge of UKVI Student Route regulations. You are meticulous, proactive, and possess strong leadership skills to develop robust processes and guide university staff. Experience in a Higher Education setting or relevant regulatory/compliance environment is essential.
For enquiries about the post, please contact Manesh Hanj, Student Visa Compliance Manager: m.hanj@mdx.ac.uk
Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, women, and gender non-conforming individuals. All recruitment decisions will be based on merit.
We value diversity and strive to create a fairer, more equitable work environment for our staff and students.
We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff diversity networks, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.
Middlesex is home to a diverse community of professionals. We are a bronze award holder of the Athena Swan Charter and the Race Equality Charter, a Stonewall Top 100 employer and Gold award holder in 2023, and a Disability Confident Leader.
Job Details
Faculty/Executive
Global Marketing & Recruitment
Company
MU Services Ltd
Starting Salary
£37,357 per annum
Date Posted
Wednesday 14 October 2026
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Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Compliance analyst | £32,000–£42,000 |
| Compliance / AML officer | £40,000–£55,000 |
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| Senior manager / head of compliance | £80,000–£120,000+ |