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

9,970 openings in the UK, 9,086 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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Business Development Consultant - Aberdeen & Dundee

Wurth UK Ltd

Colliston, Arbroath, UK · $24,000 - $35,000 · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Independent Travel Trainer

Salford City Council

Salford, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Finance and Administration Officer

Salford City Council

UK · +1 location · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Senior Admin Officer - Minute Taker for Adult Safeguarding

Salford City Council

Swinton, Greater Manchester, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Mechanical Works Director (South)

HSL Compliance Ltd

Dartford, Kent, UK · $70,405.82 - $70,405.82 · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Scotland (Scotland Office)

Ministry of Justice

Scotland, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Optometry Clinical Tutor

University of the Highlands and Islands

UK · +1 location · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

HR Administrator (Full Time)

Hotelcare

London, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

National Sales Manager (House Build)

Vp plc

United Kingdom, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Achievement Support (term time only, 37.6 weeks per academic year)

West Nottinghamshire College

UK · +1 location · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Permitting Coordinator

Pennon Group

Exeter, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Senior Nursery Manager | South East London | Up to £65k

Compass Associates

United Kingdom, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Data Manager

Swansea University

Swansea, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Executive Assistant

AllianceBernstein

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Private Patient Services Advisor

Horder Healthcare

Crowborough, East Sussex, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Senior Electronics Engineer

QinetiQ

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Senior Administrative Officer

University of Southampton

UK · +1 location · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Transitions Officer, Epsom, Surrey

Nescot

Epsom, Surrey, UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Cover Supervisor

Aspire People

UK · 1w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Research Associate (Honorary Resident Doctor) (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge

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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