Visa sponsorship jobs in the UK

Employers must hold a sponsor licence to hire non-UK/Irish workers under the Skilled Worker route. They issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) — a reference number you use in your visa application. For most new Skilled Worker applications, the standard general threshold is £41,700/year (from 22 July 2025) or the going rate for your occupation code, whichever is higher. Defined lower options exist (new entrants, some PhDs, Immigration Salary List, certain health/education roles) — check your specific SOC code and current GOV.UK tables.

Filter by 'Visa Sponsorship' on the jobs page to see roles where employers have indicated they can sponsor. Verify this directly with the employer early in the process.

The Home Office publishes a Register of Licensed Sponsors — a public list of every employer approved to sponsor workers. You can search it by company name before investing time in an application. Not every employer on the register is actively using their licence, so confirm with the hiring team.

On Global Sponsor Hub, mobility labels show employer intent. The register confirms legal eligibility. Use both.

The standard general Skilled Worker threshold is £41,700/year from 22 July 2025 (or the going rate if higher). Some defined options allow a lower general floor — they are not automatic. Roles below the applicable threshold don't qualify — if an employer offers £30,000 and mentions sponsorship, ask which visa route and salary option applies, then verify on GOV.UK.

The Immigration Health Surcharge (currently £1,035/year) applies on top of the visa fee and is payable by the applicant. Some employers cover this as part of their relocation package — it's worth negotiating.