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

10,494 openings in the UK, 9,394 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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Gas Co-ordinator - FLK14651

Falkirk Council

Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Learning Assistant (Universal) (3 posts Incl. 2 Temporary) (Term-Time) - REQ06649

North Lanarkshire Council

Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Catering Operations Manager

North Yorkshire Council

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Python/Flask Developer - 6 Month Contract - SC Cleared

Harvey Nash

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Job Coach (Inclusive Employment Team)

Lincolnshire County Council

England, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Residential Worker - Shift Leader - Hillsboro House

Bridgend County Borough Council

Bridgend, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Programme Manager

The Salvation Army

UK · 1w ago

Religious Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

CAMHS Link Worker - Off The Record

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Keynsham, Somerset, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Team Leader

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Keynsham, Somerset, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Executive Assistant - Global Markets

Barclays

UK · 1w ago

No UK register recordOn the US register

Community Support Worker (Bespoke) - MOR12226

Moray Council

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Deputy General Manager, Harrods

Kurt Geiger

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

School Improvement Senior Administrative Assistant

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Assistant Registrar / Registrar - MOR12260

Moray Council

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Bar Waiting Staff

Hall & Woodhouse

Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Electronics Test Engineer

Halma

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Lecturer in Visual Effects

Abertay University

Dundee, UK · +1 location · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Educational Psychologist

Hampshire County Council

Winchester, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Senior Integrated Care Worker (Part Time) - REQ06690

North Lanarkshire Council

Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Outdoor Learning Instructor

Surrey County Council

Mickleham, Surrey, UK · 1w 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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