The Role

Do you have an In-depth knowledge of UK immigration laws, regulations, and policies? 

We are looking for a People Visa Compliance Manager to join our outstanding People Team at London Business School. 

The People Visa Compliance Manager will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining compliance with UKVIO regulations for our international staff. Working closely with the Associate Director, Visa Compliance and Financial Aid, you will be responsible for monitoring, advising and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the School is in full compliance with Home Office regulations. 

This role is available as a one year fixed term contract.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of staff immigration and visa compliance, including Skilled Workers visas and all Right to Work checks
• Manage the end to end eligibility and work allocation process for Student visa holders who take on work at the School
• Develop and update policies and procedures related to staff immigration compliance, ensuring alignment with current UK immigration laws and regulations
• Manage the visa application process for staff, including issuing Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)
• Regularly monitor the status of visa holders, ensuring all staff visas are up to date and in compliance with visa conditions
• Maintain accurate records of staff visa information, ensuring that all documents are organized and readily available for compliance audits
• Provide training and guidance to relevant staff on visa compliance and ensure the People Team are well-informed on the latest immigration rules.
• Conduct periodic internal audits to assess compliance with visa regulations and address any areas of non-compliance
• Provide advice and guidance to international staff on visa applications, extensions, and any immigration-related queries

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• In-depth knowledge of UK immigration laws, regulations, and policies
• Familiarity with the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Sponsor Management System (SMS)
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff and stakeholders
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

Why London Business School

London Business School: a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Closing Date – 14th December 2023

London Business School