Immigration Compliance Officer

Newland Chase Education combines the unparalleled global reach of a leading international immigration and visas provider with extensive and specialist expertise in the needs of educational institutions and students. Since 2008, we have focused solely on the unique needs of the education industry. Newland Chase Education is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIBT, the leading provider of immigration and visa services for corporations and individuals with over 1,700 expert immigration and visa professionals, attorneys and qualified migration consultants located in over 70 offices in 25 countries. With thirty years of experience, CIBT is the primary service provider to 75% of Fortune 500 companies. CIBT offers a comprehensive suite of services under two primary brands: Newland Chase, focused on global immigration strategy and advisory services for corporations worldwide and CIBT visas, the market leader for business and other travel visa services for corporate and individual clients.

Our services include the provision of immigration and visa solutions for all individuals connected to or associated with education. We support thousands of students annually with their Student Visa applications; ensuring that students, parents, and schools have the peace of mind knowing that an expert is guiding them every step of the way to the successful issuance of their visas. We have designed immigration compliance solutions specifically for educational institutions, enabling educators to do what they do best, educate the leaders of tomorrow.

At Newland Chase Education, we pride ourselves on valuing our employees; ensuring they feel appreciated for their hard work. It is imperative to us that our team achieve their career goals, are offered continual development and provide opportunities for growth from within.

Our investment in technology for our staff means all IT solutions are designed in-house and are bespoke to our specific requirements. These ensure compliance and efficiency for both employees and clients.

Position Summary:

The Consultant - Compliance is responsible for supporting NCE clients with their sponsor license compliance activities, which includes conducting and completing on site mock audits, preparation for and attendance at UKVI inspections, and delivering training. The role will require national travel to school sites and events, primarily in the North of England and Scotland.

Other duties include and are not limited to supporting with the management of the Sponsorship Management System license (SMS), Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) and Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

Consultants - Compliance are also responsible for engaging with our clients to provide knowledge and training, onboarding clients to our internal system Immigo ensuring we are compliant for each school. You will manage and support multiple areas of compliance across the business including preparing and providing guidance for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) inspections, reviewing and distributing BRPs (Biometric Residence Permit) and more.

Consultants – Compliance will work in a dedicated team supporting a defined set of schools/clients. You will work alongside Immigration Consultants to execute the end to end process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting with the management of the Sponsorship Management System license (SMS), supporting schools in the renewal process of obtaining this license
• Completing the Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA)
• Managing the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) volumes and assist the schools with managing and increasing their allocation where appropriate
• Monitoring visa and passport expiry dates and alerting clients
• Preparing and providing guidance for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) audits
• Undertaking mock audits with schools in preparation for UK Visa & Immigrations (UKVI) inspections
• Timely completion of professionally written audit reports providing findings and recommendations following visits
• Managing the provision of advice in relation to sponsor compliance
• School/client training; provision of training for new joiners to schools as well as providing regular and ad hoc training for all compliance related activity and technology, updating and managing NCE data to reconcile student data, ensuring compliance across all data and practices
• Undertaking reporting obligations to ensure data is correct including contact details of parents and students
• Preparing accurate registers for schools in a timely manner
• Working collaboratively within immigration teams to comply with OISC regulations
• Undertaking relevant record keeping
• Uploading documentation onto the relevant databases
• Actively use Newland Chase’s database, ensuring all updates are timely and systems remain fully compliant
• Reviewing and distributing Biometric Residence Permit’s (BRPs)
• Ensuring you are implementing client regulatory compliance at all times
• Managing with the preparation and delivery of client reports in Excel or other database software
• Working with relevant Managers to keep up to date with compliance information and updates, communicating this to the wider team with the guidance of the Senior Compliance Consultant
• Supporting the Compliance Manager with any other relevant duties
• Uploading all necessary documentation onto our systems for tracking purposes
• Escalating potential issues to senior management in a timely manner where appropriate for support and guidance
• Ensuring appropriate client records are established and maintained and that key correspondence and documentation are saved in the relevant places i.e. Immigo
• As a Compliance Consultant you should be registered as a trainee with supervision and take the OISC Level 1 exam within 12 months of joining NCE or you should already be OISC Level 1 qualified
• Ad hoc projects as defined by Senior Management

Person Specification (E = Essential, D = Desirable):

• Previous immigration advisory experience with a focus on Compliance and Audit– E
• Strong organisational and time management skills— E
• Works well under pressure- E
• OISC Level 1 registered or the equivalent of 2 years’ experience – E
• Proven ability to research, identify, analyse and interpret information from a range of sources and develop an appropriate solution - E
• Excellent IT literacy— E
• Excellent communication and report writing skills - E
• Flexibility; adaptable to changing priorities — E
• Proven ability to manage a diverse and varied workload - E
• Strong attention to detail— E
• Good team player who can work autonomously and be proactive - E
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills – E
• Proven ability to influence effectively and sensitively, verbally and in writing - E
• Flexibility to travel as and when required — E
• Second language – D

Key Competencies:

• Planning and organising
• Adhering to principles and values
• Adapting and responding to change
• Working with people
• Leading and managing on ad hoc projects
• Delivering results and meeting customers’ expectations
• Following instructions and procedures
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives
• Coping with pressures and setbacks
• Working to deadlines

Our Commitment & Values:

We commit to delivering a superior service experience to our clients on each and every engagement.

Embrace Global Diversity – We work collaboratively and seamlessly across a global footprint to deliver exceptional client satisfaction.

Achieve Excellence Through Accountability – We hold ourselves and each other accountable for our clients’ successes, instilling confi­dence and trust by taking ownership, delivering on commitments and exceeding expectations.

Understand Our Clients – We listen to our clients, understand their needs and expectations, and work closely with them to develop the best solution based on their business goals and mission.

Pursue Knowledge And Stay Informed – We are informed experts connected to our clients, operating in a dynamic, fast-paced and com­plex global environment

Operate As A Team – We respect, trust and support one another; recognizing that we provide the best solutions for clients because we rely on each other.

Act With Complete Integrity - We protect our clients’ interests, data and reputations through a strong ethical culture and rigorous com­pliance programs.