UK Sponsorship Available Compliance & Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

About Us

Coventry University Group is a global leader in education, dedicated to Creating Better Futures. Through education, equity, and innovation, we empower our students, staff, and communities to transform their lives and the world around them.

CU Recruitment and Admissions Limited (CURA) is part of Coventry University Group and plays a vital role in developing innovative approaches to student recruitment and UKVI Sponsorship Compliance. Our goal is to strengthen Coventry University’s position as a top choice for students locally, nationally, and internationally.

The Role

Reporting to the Associate Director of the Sponsorship Compliance and Quality Assurance (SCQA) team, you will lead a specialist team responsible for maintaining compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. You will ensure the quality of pre-enrolment processes and help maintain the University’s sponsor licence.

This is a leadership position with a focus on operational excellence, staff performance, and ensuring compliance standards are upheld. The role will involve regular liaison with internal teams and external stakeholders, including preparation for UKVI audits and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and develop a team of Sponsorship Compliance Specialists and Assistants

Oversee pre-enrolment quality checks, including:

Reviewing credibility interviews

Validating financial documentation

Monitoring Enroly platform assessments

Prepare for and support UKVI audits across the University Group

Collaborate with Admissions and Enroly to enhance compliance and performance monitoring

Lead process improvements and ensure best practices are embedded

Advise on complex UKVI and immigration-related matters

Ensure all visa advisory content is accurate and up-to-date in line with current UKVI policy

Recruit, train, and onboard new team members as required

About You – What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience:

Strong background in immigration compliance, visa sponsorship, or Higher Education administration

Proven people management and team leadership skills

Experience using multiple systems and databases to manage and analyse compliance data

Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

Confidence in interpreting regulations and making decisions on complex cases

Strong planning, problem-solving, and communication abilities

A flexible approach with the ability to work across functions and occasionally travel

Desirable:

Familiarity with the Enroly platform or other admissions/compliance systems

Knowledge of UKVI Sponsor Guidance for Student Visa route

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary: £34,013 – £47,667 per annum (based on experience)

Opportunity to access higher salary range for exceptional candidates

30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Excellent employer pension contribution

Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 additional days)

Life Assurance (4x salary)

BUPA Cash Plan

50% discount on tuition fees for staff dependants

CU Reward Scheme – discounts at various retail and online stores

Cycle to Work Scheme

Our Culture

Coventry University Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment. We believe in the strength of different perspectives and actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do.

Join a team that is shaping the future of higher education and creating lasting impact across communities.