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

10,024 openings in the UK, 9,104 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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Centre Support Assistant

Leicestershire County Council

Anstey, Leicestershire, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Vital Energi

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Procurement Category Manager - F&B, Retail and OPEX

Merlin Entertainments

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Support Worker (Park Lodge, Aspatria) CMB2689e

Cumberland Council

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Procurement Manager

Balfour Beatty

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Library Assistant (2.22 Hours) - Palmer Park Library

Reading Borough Council

England, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Port Operator

Associated British Ports

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Digital Content Designer

Reading Borough Council

England, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Hub Support Worker (Engage)

Leeds City Council

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Multi-skilled Electrician

Bury Council

Bury, Greater Manchester, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Science Technician - Woodford County High School

London Borough of Redbridge

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Project / Programme Execution Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Project Manager - Surrey Sleep Research Centre

University of Surrey

Guildford, Surrey, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Customer Service Representative - Glasgow

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Adult ADHD and Autism Specialist Practitioner

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

People Partner (Employee Relations)

Dunelm

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

Well

UK · 1w ago

Charity Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Community Support Worker | Burnley and Pendle Day Service | Full time

Lancashire County Council

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Static Maintenance Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Apprentice Gardener

Rugby School

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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