On the register
Councils and most public bodies are not companies, so the register copy carries no industry code for them and this sector cannot be counted the way the others are. Search the register by name with the sponsor licence check.
Occupation codes in councils and the public sector
| Occupation | Skilled Worker list | Going rate | Higher of rate and threshold | Recent listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing officers 3223 | Eligible | £33,400 | £41,700 | 6 |
| Youth and community workers 3221 | Eligible | £33,400 | £41,700 | 26 |
| Welfare and housing associate professionals not elsewhere classified 3229 | Eligible | £33,400 | £41,700 | 56 |
| Local government administrative occupations 4112 | Eligible | £33,400 | £41,700 | 8 |
| Public services associate professionals 3560 | Eligible | £39,500 | £41,700 | 50 |
| Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified 1139 | Eligible | £74,700 | £74,700 | 16 |
| Other administrative occupations not elsewhere classified 4159 | Eligible | £33,400 | £41,700 | 53 |
The salary on a Certificate of Sponsorship is compared with the higher of the occupation’s going rate and the general threshold; lower figures apply in set cases such as new entrants and Immigration Salary List roles. Check any code with the role checker.
Source: GOV.UK, Skilled Worker visa: your job, checked .
Roles currently advertised
215 recent listings in these codes from 134 employers that hold a sponsor licence on the Home Office register. See Councils and public sector jobs at licensed sponsors.
Home Office fees to sponsor one worker for 3 years
- Small or charitable sponsor
- £1,965
- Medium or large sponsor
- £4,485
A £525 Certificate of Sponsorship plus the Immigration Skills Charge for 36 months, for a worker applying from outside the UK. An organisation not yet licensed also pays the Worker licence fee once: £611 (small or charitable) or £1,682 (medium or large). The cost calculator adds these up for any number of workers and period.
Source: GOV.UK, Certificates of sponsorship; Immigration skills charge; Apply for your licence, checked .
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