Immigration Manager

Location: Milton Keynes Flexible working patterns will be considered. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. People Services is committed to providing The Open University with high-quality people solutions and is valued for its efficiency, expertise, partnering capability and service. The role The Open University is recruiting an Immigration Manager to be based in People Services, who will take ownership of the OU’s immigration policies and procedures, ensuring the university complies with UKVI immigration rules to meet internal and external audit requirements. As an Immigration Manager, you will lead a small, dedicated team of Immigration professionals, provide accurate advice across the University on the University's immigration policies and UKVI guidance, with extensive knowledge in the variety of visas available. This will entail training and updating staff across the university in any changes made to procedures and UKVI rules, and guarantying Right to Work checks are compliant with government legislation. Skills and experience This role will suit you if you: Possess extensive technical immigration experience with a robust understanding and proven record of Right to Work and Visa application management. Are a confident, experienced manager, able to lead and inspire a team to excel on a daily basis. Possess strong communication skills, able to deliver training and workshops to a variety of audiences. More information can be provided via a link to the Job Description. If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Marion Child at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or resourcing-hub@open.ac.uk quoting the reference VRF 26126 What you get in return We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs. We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days. How to apply Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online via the instructions on The OU Job’s page. Applications submitted via 3rd party websites will not be received. Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.