Which UK employers can sponsor a visa?

Only employers that hold a sponsor licence from the Home Office can sponsor a Skilled Worker visa. They appear on the government register of licensed sponsors. Each job here says whether its employer is on that register, and the company page shows the entry.

Can I change employer if I already have a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. The new employer must hold a sponsor licence and give you a new certificate of sponsorship for the new job, and you apply to update your visa. Check GOV.UK for the current rules before you resign.

What is a certificate of sponsorship?

A reference number a licensed employer assigns to you for one specific job. You need it to apply for a Skilled Worker visa. It is not a document you buy: a licensed sponsor must not charge you for it.

Is ApplyWave an employer or a recruitment agency?

No. ApplyWave lists jobs from employers and helps you prepare and send your application. We do not employ anyone or sponsor visas, and real employers never charge money for a job or a visa sponsorship.

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Visa Sponsorship Jobs in the UK

11,475 openings in the UK, 10,526 of them from employers on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors — the employers allowed to sponsor a Skilled Worker visa.

Check an employer's sponsor licence

ApplyWave is not an employer or a recruitment agency. You apply to each employer directly — we find their contact and write your letter. Real employers never charge money for a job or a visa sponsorship.

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Advisory Teacher for Children and Young People who are Deaf

Dorset Council

UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Bartender

Banana Tree

UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Senior Accountant UK & Nordics

Bristol-Myers Squibb

UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Public Health Analyst - Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship

Surrey County Council

UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

4 FTE Food Technology Teacher

Durham County Council

UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Gym Instructor

Bury Council

Bury, Greater Manchester, UK · +1 location · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Teacher of Visual Impairment - Various Locations - SBO10443

Scottish Borders Council

UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Strategic Procurement Manager

Brighton & Hove City Council

UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Head of Service - Family Help

Reading Borough Council

England, UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Administrative Officer (Communications), 30hpw (Term Time Only) (Biddick Hall Infant and Nursery School)

South Tyneside Council

UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Modern Apprentice - Building Maintenance Technician - Gremista - SIC09016

Shetland Islands Council

UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Recovery Worker - Community Rehabilitation Team

Leeds City Council

UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Pupil Support Assistant - Sunnybank School - ABC13846

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen, UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Senior Health Protection Nurse

Lincolnshire County Council

England, UK · +1 location · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Teacher of KS3 Humanities

Leeds City Council

UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Social Worker Kinship - ABC13906

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen, UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Support for Learning Assistant (Advanced) - FLK14657

Falkirk Council

Bo'ness, Falkirk, UK · +1 location · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Subject Teacher with Science Specialism

Worcestershire County Council

UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Specialist Advisory Teacher

South Gloucestershire Council

UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Senior Social Worker (Part Time) - REQ06746

North Lanarkshire Council

Shotts, North Lanarkshire, UK · 6d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Questions about visa sponsorship jobs

Which UK employers can sponsor a visa?: Only employers that hold a sponsor licence from the Home Office can sponsor a Skilled Worker visa. They appear on the government register of licensed sponsors. Each job here says whether its employer is on that register, and the company page shows the entry.
Can I change employer if I already have a Skilled Worker visa?: Yes. The new employer must hold a sponsor licence and give you a new certificate of sponsorship for the new job, and you apply to update your visa. Check GOV.UK for the current rules before you resign.
What is a certificate of sponsorship?: A reference number a licensed employer assigns to you for one specific job. You need it to apply for a Skilled Worker visa. It is not a document you buy: a licensed sponsor must not charge you for it.
Is ApplyWave an employer or a recruitment agency?: No. ApplyWave lists jobs from employers and helps you prepare and send your application. We do not employ anyone or sponsor visas, and real employers never charge money for a job or a visa sponsorship.

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