Senior Compliance Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are recruiting a Senior Compliance Officer to join our Academic Registry. The role will lead on both the delivery of services to ensure that we meet United Kingdom Visa and Immigration Services (UKVI) demanding standards, as well as to ensure that our students have the correct Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) certificates, to enable them to undertake their placements. Whilst having sector knowledge would be beneficial, being able to demonstrate transferable skills would be equally as appropriate.
You will need:
- A positive and proactive approach, with an ability to listen to deliver change through a small team.
- To challenge poor performance and be able to support staff through a personal development program, with support from your Service Development Manager
- An ability to use data to help develop and improve business processes.
- To review and challenge existing processes and agree and implement new ways of working across the University.
This is a permanent full-time role.
The university is currently operating a hybrid-model of working. However, the successful candidate would be expected to work on campus for a proportion of each week, with the primary work location being Pontypridd, although there will be an expectation to work across all USW including the Newport and Cardiff Campuses, where some of the team will be based.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Liam Bryson, Head of Student Records, Returns and Systems – Liam.Bryson@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Compliance Officer roles across University of South Wales's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,411 - £32,411 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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