Interim Immigration Compliance Manager at University of the Arts London (2026-04 – 2026-06)
- Promoted to Interim Immigration Compliance Manager within one year in recognition of sustained high performance and leadership capability.
- Line managed and supported a team of three Senior Administrators. I oversaw workload allocation, performance and onboarding.
- Co-authored a strategic paper with the Academic Registrar for senior leadership. The report assessed institutional readiness for UKVI and identified key compliance risks and mitigation measures.
- Directed cross-functional compliance workstreams, maintained institutional risk registers and provided assurance reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Produced management reports and compliance reports to monitor performance and emerging risks.
- Provided operational leadership that ensured compliance with UK immigration legislation and university policies. Acted as the key contact for the UKVI Sponsor licence.
Senior Administrator, Immigration Compliance at University of the Arts London (2025-05 – Present)
- Compared and analysed student data held on SMS and Student Record System (SITS), and used this data to identify trends and improvements. I enhanced data accuracy and reporting procedures, resulting in a 0.51% refusal rate for Student Visa holders.
- Led on internal and external regulatory audits. Used evidence-driven analysis to identify risks to the Sponsor licence. From this risk register, I implemented targeted improvements and policy recommendations, which were reflected in the 99.50% Course Completion rate.
- Delivered policy and procedural changes across multiple departments through stakeholder engagement, training and operational guidance. Quickly built strong working relationships that strengthened collaboration and enhanced cross-departmental engagement.
- Drafted and implemented procedural guidance to support operational consistency and regulatory compliance.
Visa Compliance Officer at City St George's, University of London (2021-07 – 2025-05)
- Analysed new legislation and regulatory developments. Translated regulatory changes into institutional policies and operational guidance.
- Drafted clear, precise policies that met institutional and legal standards, strengthened regulatory compliance and supported informed decision-making across the university.
- Monitored legislation, signposted and advised on developments and opportunities for policy development and risks.
- Served as a Level 1 user of the UKVI's Sponsor Management System (SMS). Accurately reported statutory obligations were met within required timeframes.
- Represented the institution in sector-wide policy discussions. I contributed to consultation responses and lobbying activities related to immigration legislation and visa policy reform.
- Project-managed the Graduate Route visa process lifecycle from planning through implementation, including training and monitoring.
- Coordinated the enrolment period for over 10,000 new students. Maintained attention to detail and ensured accuracy and compliance with GDPR and UK legislation.
Intern at Fashion Roundtable (2018-08 – 2020-08)
Sustainable Fashion Think Tank.
- Gained experience in policy advising as a research aide to the All-Party Parliamentary Committee (APPG) for Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion.
- Produced briefing papers, policy materials and evidence summaries for MPs and external stakeholders.
- Contributed to data analysis and report creation for the APPG. Developed knowledge on sustainable material sourcing, corporate social responsibility, and ETI base code.
- Authored articles and online policy content.
Legalisation Officer at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Officer (2017-07 – 2018-08)
- Processed document legalisation in accordance with statutory requirements, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Collaborated closely with government officials to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Conducted thorough research on legal requirements and standards to maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field.
