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.

Can I apply from the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Qatar?

Yes. These work visas are applied for from outside the country, so you can apply while you work in the Gulf or anywhere else. Many applications also ask for a police clearance certificate from the countries you have lived in, and the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar issue them.

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.

Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship Jobs in the UK — 2026

31,346 openings in the UK, 28,748 of them from employers on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors — the employers allowed to sponsor a Skilled Worker visa.

5,522 new this week, updated dailyCheck an employer's sponsor licence

All98,534CA10,543 UK31,652 AU11,166 IE6,053 NZ12,722 NL485

Teacher of Technical Education (Fixed Term) REQ06888 - 491506

North Lanarkshire Council

Dunrobin, Golspie, UK · 4w ago

$40,001 - $50,000

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Learning Assistant (Universal)- Part Time-Temp-Term Time -REQ06861 - 491371

North Lanarkshire Council

UK, UK · 4w ago

$20,001 - $30,000

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Assistant Cook (Term Time) (32.50 hours) - REQ6791

North Lanarkshire Council

Chryston, North Lanarkshire, UK · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Support for Learning Worker - King's Park Secondary (ALN Unit) - GLA16020

Glasgow City Council

Glasgow, UK · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Support for Learning Worker - King's Park Secondary (ALN Unit) - GLA16018

Glasgow City Council

Glasgow, UK · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Marketing and Database Coordinator - Corporate Communications Agency

Black Sun Ltd

Putney, South West London, UK · 1mo ago

$38,046.96 - $38,046.96

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Park Management - Designate General Manager - PA1

Parkdean Resorts

UK · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Assistant Management Accountant

Haymarket Media Group

UK · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Executive Coordinator and Marketing Assistant (Fixed-term Contract)

Novo Nordisk

UK · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Market Operative

Nottingham City Council

Nottingham, UK · +1 location · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Front Office Graduate - London

The Landmark London Hotel

UK · 1mo ago

$26,436 - $26,436

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Front Office Manager

The Hoxton Southwark

UK · 1mo ago

$44,535.18 - $44,535.18

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Senior Marketing Manager (Events)

Haymarket Media Group

London, UK · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Marketing Communications Manager

Michael Page

UK · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

CARE ASSISTANT - FT/PT

Caremark

Bangor, Co Down, UK · +1 location · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Distribution Channel Specialist – Retail Marketing & E-commerce – 73220

Career Moves

South East England - London, UK · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Retention Marketing Executive

Future plc

Bath, UK · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Marketing Campaigns Manager

Chichester College Group

Kingsham, Chichester, UK · 1mo ago

$43,758 - $43,758

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Area Operations Manager

Euro Car Parks

UK · 1mo ago

$39,000 - $39,000

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Marketing Manager

SCRIVENS LTD

UK · 1mo ago

$38,912.28 - $38,912.28

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

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.

Employers hiring now

On the Home Office register of licensed sponsors, with open jobs on ApplyWave today.

CitiSkilled Worker, A rating249 open jobs →Little Ones UK LimitedSkilled Worker, A rating233 open jobs →WISE PLCReligious Worker, A rating171 open jobs →IQVIASkilled Worker, A rating134 open jobs →Van OordSkilled Worker, A rating114 open jobs →Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustSkilled Worker, A rating105 open jobs →Baxterstorey LimitedSkilled Worker, A rating102 open jobs →Marie CurieSkilled Worker, A rating102 open jobs →

All employers on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors →

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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.
Can I apply from the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Qatar?: Yes. These work visas are applied for from outside the country, so you can apply while you work in the Gulf or anywhere else. Many applications also ask for a police clearance certificate from the countries you have lived in, and the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar issue them.
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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