UKVI Compliance Assurance Officer


Company:	Royal Holloway University of London
Salary:	from £34,670 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Surrey, TW20 0EX
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Oct 2026

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Summary

Permanent, Part-Time (0.5 FTE/ 17.5 hours per week).

Applications are invited for the post of UKVI Compliance Assurance Officer in the Legal and Compliance Department. You will be responsible for providing an independent and objective service on monitoring business operations in relation to UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) compliance across the University. The role will support in giving assurance that risk management, governance and control processes are operating effectively. You will work within the University to evaluate how well risks are being managed, and if current internal processes are sufficient or could be improved.

Responsible for conducting audits to assess the effectiveness and accuracy of UKVI compliance systems and record keeping, this will be a pivotal role in ensuring the University’s compliance with Home Office legislation. You will coordinate and complete internal audits and assurance activities liaising across various teams within the University including Recruitment, Admissions, Student Administration, and HR. As such, you will have specialist audit and assurance expertise as well as excellent communication skills and ability to work objectively and apply sound judgement.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.

Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Abi Swinbank on abi.swinbank@rhul.ac.uk.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 1026-345

Closing Date: 23:59, 27 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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