Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background of department/role

An active and engaging role in immigration and criminal record check compliance

As a Compliance Officer, you will play an important role in ensuring the University’s compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules, as well as Disclosure and Barring (DBS) and overseas criminal record check regulations. You will have keen attention to detail, be adept at understanding and applying published policy and regulations, and excel at data entry, audit and review. With a strong customer service ethos and ideally experience in compliance or a related field, you will work well independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting.

You will be A-Level qualified (or equivalent standard) with administrative experience in an office environment. You must be able to demonstrate strong attention to detail in working with data and auditing, and excellent communications skills with those for whom English may be a second language. Knowledge of UKVI regulations of the Student Route visa and outstanding customer service skills are essential requirements.

Desirable requirements: Knowledge of DBS checks and/or overseas criminal record checks would also be advantageous.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is categorised as Flexible and connected (Professional Services) which means Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders.

It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus; but in most cases the work location will be determined by the service required or the tasks/activities being undertaken.


How to apply

Start date for applications: 05/08/2026
Closing date for applications: 23/08/2026
Interviews are to be held: 28/08/2026

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Parag Nair at parag.nair@canterbury.ac.uk or 01227 923300 (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ06307.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.


Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.