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

33,083 openings in the UK, 30,244 of them from employers on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors — the employers allowed to sponsor a Skilled Worker visa.

6,437 new this week, updated dailyCheck an employer's sponsor licence

All104,794CA11,725 UK33,103 AU11,959 IE6,418 NZ13,492 NL643

Associate, Client Services - French Speaker

Third Bridge Group Limited

London, UK · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Compliance Associate, Content

Third Bridge Group Limited

London, UK · 1mo ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Server/cloud- engineer

INSIGHT INTERNATIONAL (UK) Limited

Birmingham, UK · 5d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Programme Consultant (Information Technology)

INSIGHT INTERNATIONAL (UK) Limited

London, UK · 5d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Subcon requirement

INSIGHT INTERNATIONAL (UK) Limited

United Kingdom, UK · 5d ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Event Transport Integration and Readiness Manager

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited

Wembley, Greater London - London, UK · 2w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Shop Manager

Public House Group Limited

West End, West London, UK · +1 location · 2w ago

$45,076.79 - $45,076.79

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Assistant Shop Manager

Public House Group Limited

West End, West London, UK · +1 location · 2w ago

$40,471.05 - $40,471.05

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Income Officer (Support)

Hafod Housing Association Limited

Cardiff, UK · 2w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Social Creative Producer

Sidemen Entertainment Limited

UK · 2w ago

$35,000 - $45,000

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Electrical Engineering Manager

Astec Industries Europe Limited

Omagh, Co Tyrone, UK · 2w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Transport Optimisation Specialist

GXO Logistics

UK · 2w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Principal Contracts Solicitor

Civic Recruitment Limited

UK · 2w ago

$87,315.98 - $87,315.98

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Criminal Justice Recovery Navigator

Waythrough

Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK · 2w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Homehelper/ Housekeeper

Hamberley Care Management Limited

UK · 2w ago

$25,438 - $25,438

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

HR Business Partner (FTC)

Selwood Limited

Stanley, Liverpool, UK · +1 location · 2w ago

$58,273.25 - $58,273.25

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Electrical Supervisor/Assembler

Selwood Limited

Stanley, Liverpool, UK · 2w ago

$49,826 - $49,826

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Crane Operative

Calor Gas Limited

UK · 2w ago

$35,000 - $38,000

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Talent Acquisition Specialist - FRENCH

Meridian Business Support Limited

UK · 2w ago

$60,000 - $60,000

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Night Assistant

Jigsaw Homes Group Limited

Leigh, Greater Manchester, UK · +1 location · 2w ago

$24,000 - $24,000

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 rating264 open jobs →Little Ones UK LimitedSkilled Worker, A rating246 open jobs →WISE PLCReligious Worker, A rating172 open jobs →IQVIASkilled Worker, A rating141 open jobs →Baxterstorey LimitedSkilled Worker, A rating115 open jobs →Van OordSkilled Worker, A rating114 open jobs →The City of Edinburgh CouncilSkilled Worker, A rating114 open jobs →Sanctuary Personnel LtdSkilled Worker, A rating108 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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