Matthew Healy
Oldham,Greater Manchester
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in problem-solving, communication, and process management. Demonstrates strong capabilities in line management, project management, and fostering collaborative teamwork across international teams. Adept at streamlining operations and driving efficiency to achieve organisational goals. Committed to leveraging skills to deliver impactful results and support long-term business success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4012
4012
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of International Student Compliance
BIMM University
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Project-managed enrolment across multiple campuses to meet partner institutions’ internal and external requirements, including developing and implementing new online enrolment process and increasing early completion.
- Established data systems to support enrolment, including generating data and reports for senior management and Board of Governors.
- Held responsibility for accurate record-keeping for all international students’ travel documents and qualifications.
- Successfully passed multiple external audits, including developing new processes and data-storage solutions.
- Acted as key point of contact for all international student compliance and immigration enquiries.
- Led on identifying trends and patterns in student enrolment, visa situations and progression rates, resulting in internal and external reports.
- Developed new processes and policies for EU students post-Brexit.
- Completed necessary training and obtain new skills to work in State of Florida as an admissions officer as part of establishing distance-with-attendance courses in Miami, and obtained knowledge of US student visa process.
- Played key role in selection and implementation of new student records system.
- Seconded to Quality Team to support course validation activity.
- Held line-management responsibilities for both permanent and temporary staff, including those seconded for specific projects.
- Servicing Officer for Audit and Risk Committee
Application Data & Compliance Manager
UCFB|GIS
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Project managed enrolment across multiple campuses to meet partner institutes' internal and external requirements - Including developing and implementing new online enrolment process
- Established data systems to support enrolment, including generating necessary data and reports for senior management and board of governors
- Responsible and accountable within institution for accurate record keeping for all international students' travel documents and qualifications
- Successfully passed external audits – Including developing new processes and data storage solutions.
- Key point of contact in institution for all international student compliance and immigration enquiries
- Led on identifying trends and patterns in student enrolment, visa situations and progression rates
- Leading to internal and external reports
- Developed new processes and policies for EU students post-Brexit
- Successfully passed necessary training to work in State of Florida as an admissions officer as part of the role in setting up distance with attendance courses in Miami, As well as obtaining knowledge of student visa process for US
- Played key role in selection and implementation of new student records system
- Seconded to quality team to help facilitate validation of courses.
- Line Management responsibilities for both permanent and temporary members of staff, including staff seconded for specific projects.
Compliance and Experience Officer
Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Responsible and accountable within the university for accurate record and document keeping for all international students' qualifications and travel documents
- Responsible for trend analysis to identify changes in student's enrolment and visa situation
- Leading to reporting students to UKVI
- Full management of Vice Chancellor scholarship, including selection and allocation of funds in controlled and accountable manner (Budget of £150k)
- Produced and wrote student handbook to make students and staff aware of, and understand, student visa holders' rights and responsibilities via presentations and PowerPoint
- While taking into account students' differing levels of English comprehension
- Complied and submitted institution data for institutions' Basic Compliance Assessment
- Level 1 User on UKVI Sponsor Management System (SMS)
- Line Management responsibilities for both permanent and temporary members of staff, including training on how to use necessary systems and databases
- Key point of contact for UKVI and other external agencies
- Presented industry best practice at United Kingdom Council for International Students Affairs (UKCISA) conference
- Progressed three grades whilst in the role
- Including a long-term secondment as International Compliance and Experience Manager with the final decision on all university compliance issues
- The department successfully passed several external audits including two government audits.
Administrator
Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2008
- Student Financial Support Services
- Initial point of contact within institution for enquiries about student financial support schemes
- Delivered administrative support for processing of all applications for Access to Learning Fund
- Interviewed students to assess eligibility for emergency hardship loans
- Managed student finance stand at open days to provide prospective students and their parents with information regarding student loans and general themes of student finance.
Administrative Assistant
Hull College
01.2007
- Provided administrative support for recruitment process within the college
- First point of contact for students, staff and applicants for Human Resources Department.
Political Researcher
Westminster, Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, Dr Evan Harris
01.2006
- Maintained Dr Harris’s website with updated news stories.
- Issued press releases to relevant publications and institutions.
- Attended meetings on behalf of Dr Harris and produced concise and accurate notes.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Politics
Hull University
HullBA - Politics, History, Geography
Oldham Sixth Form College
OldhamSkills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Process management
- Line management
- Project management
- Collaborative teamwork across countries
Training
- CM221 – Florida Admissions: Complying with the Rules and Regulations
- CM201 – Admissions Compliance for Postsecondary Schools in Florida
- Everyday Coaching and Training
- Essential Skills for Line Management
- Attendance at UKCISA, UUK and Carter Thomas Solicitor events
- Institutional Cyber Security and GDPR Training
Affiliations
- The Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP)
- Co-Regional Lead (North West) – International Compliance Network
- Organising regional meetings, reporting regional feedback to the executive, and disseminating executive updates to members.
References
- Graeme, Slater, Previous Line Manager, slater_graeme@yahoo.co.uk
- Rich, Smith, Current Line Manager, Richard.Smith@bimm.ac.uk
Timeline
Head of International Student Compliance
BIMM University
01.2024 - 11.2025
Application Data & Compliance Manager
UCFB|GIS
01.2018 - 01.2024
Compliance and Experience Officer
Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2009 - 01.2018
Administrator
Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2008
Administrative Assistant
Hull College
01.2007
Political Researcher
Westminster, Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, Dr Evan Harris
01.2006
Bachelor Degree - Politics
Hull University
BA - Politics, History, Geography
Oldham Sixth Form College