Location: Milton Keynes

We are open to flexible working patterns for this role. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted, allowing the successful candidate to work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office, 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 and a world leader in flexible part-time education. We combine a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

People Services is committed to providing high-quality people solutions for The Open University. We are valued for our efficiency, expertise, partnering capability, and service.

The role

We are recruiting an Immigration Manager to be based in People Services, who will take ownership of the university’s immigration policies and procedures. The Immigration Manager will ensure that the university complies with UKVI immigration rules to meet internal and external audit requirements.

As an Immigration Manager, you will lead a small team of dedicated Immigration professionals. You will provide accurate advice on immigration policies and UKVI guidance across the university, with extensive knowledge of the variety of visas available. This will involve training and updating staff on changes to procedures and UKVI rules, as well as ensuring that Right to Work checks are compliant with government legislation.

Skills and experience

This role is suitable for you if you:

– Have extensive technical immigration experience with a strong understanding and proven record in Right to Work and Visa application management.
– Are a confident and experienced manager, capable of leading and inspiring a team on a daily basis.
– Have strong communication skills and can deliver training and workshops to various audiences.

More information can be found in the Job Description, which can be accessed via a provided link. If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before applying, please contact Marion Child at the Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or resourcing-hub@open.ac.uk, quoting the reference VRF 26126.

What you get in return

We are strongly committed to providing training and development opportunities, both within and beyond your current role. This includes a comprehensive induction into the organization and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a range of benefits that support our employees and their families in the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days of holiday per year pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

How to apply

Unless stated otherwise in the advert, all applications must be submitted online via the instructions on The OU Job’s page. Applications submitted through third-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