Lead International Student Compliance Officer - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

MetFilm School is one of the largest film schools in Europe, running undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across our London, Leeds and Berlin campuses as well as a portfolio of non-accredited courses. Our mission is to inspire a new generation of creative screen professionals and our educational philosophy is defined by the unique and multiple ways in which we bring education and industry together through pedagogy, production and partnerships.

About the Role

As Lead International Student Compliance Officer you will support our compliance requirements across our UK and Germany campuses. In this critical role, you will ensure all compliance activities align with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations, as well as internal and external policies. You will manage a range of student visa matters, build relationships with key stakeholders, and lead audit preparations to maintain our high standards of compliance.

What You'll Do:

1. Serve as the primary point of contact for relevant external agencies and immigration bodies.
2. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK immigration requirements (UKVI, UKCISA), as well as develop working knowledge of German immigration systems.
3. Oversee sponsor license management, including reporting duties, CAS allocations, and Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA).
4. Manage student visa-related matters, including visa extensions, documentation, and reporting to UKVI and other agencies.
5. Monitor student visa holders' attendance and engagement to ensure compliance.
6. Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing advice and ensuring adherence to immigration regulations.
7. Lead audit preparations, internal audits, and regulatory visits, ensuring all processes and policies are implemented correctly.
8. Support local teams in both the UK and Germany to ensure they comply with immigration and regulatory requirements.
9. Escalate concerns regarding immigration and compliance to the Head of International Student Compliance.

What You'll Bring:

1. A degree-level qualification.
2. In-depth knowledge of the UK immigration system, with the ability to manage complex processes.
3. Working knowledge of German immigration systems, or a willingness to learn.
4. Proven experience in providing advice and guidance to international students.
5. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively.
6. Experience leading on audit preparations and managing regulatory visits.
7. Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Why Met Film School?

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

1. 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
2. SMART pension
3. A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation.

We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.