# SkilledJobs

> SkilledJobs lists UK jobs at employers that hold a Home Office Skilled Worker sponsor licence, matched against a weekly copy of the Home Office register of licensed sponsors. It also publishes free tools and data pages built from that register, Companies House records and GOV.UK salary rules. SkilledJobs is independent, is not a government service and does not give immigration advice.

A sponsor licence is a fact about an employer: it shows the Home Office permits that organisation to assign a Certificate of Sponsorship. It is not a statement that any particular vacancy comes with one. Register data is published by the Home Office on GOV.UK under the Open Government Licence v3.0; counts, monthly changes and city tables on this site are derived from weekly copies of it. Every page that quotes a salary threshold shows the date it was checked against GOV.UK.

A fuller plain-text version with definitions and the current published figures is at https://www.skilledjobs.com/llms-full.txt.

## Data pages
- [UK sponsor list](https://www.skilledjobs.com/uk-sponsor-list): The Home Office register of licensed sponsors, searchable, with counts by sector and region and recent additions and removals; 127,732 organisations on the register, 11,726 with a profile page here (register copy of 5 October 2026).
- [Sponsor register changes by month](https://www.skilledjobs.com/uk-sponsor-list/changes): Licences added to and removed from the register each month, by sector and town, from weekly copies of the register.
- [Licensed sponsors by city](https://www.skilledjobs.com/uk-sponsor-list/by-city): League table of UK towns and cities by number of licensed sponsor organisations, with share and 90-day change.
- [Sponsor licence check](https://www.skilledjobs.com/sponsor-licence-check): Free lookup of any employer name against the register: licence routes, rating, town and dates seen.
- [Skilled Worker visa salary threshold](https://www.skilledjobs.com/skilled-worker-visa-salary-threshold): The general threshold (£41,700), the lower figure for set cases and the going rate for every eligible occupation code.

## Guides
- [How to get visa sponsorship in the UK from abroad](https://www.skilledjobs.com/how-to-get-visa-sponsorship-in-uk): The sponsor licence, job offer, Certificate of Sponsorship and visa application, step by step as GOV.UK publishes them.
- [Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)](https://www.skilledjobs.com/certificate-of-sponsorship): What a CoS is, defined and undefined certificates, what it contains, validity and who pays the fee.
- [Changing employer on a Skilled Worker visa](https://www.skilledjobs.com/skilled-worker-visa-change-employer): When a new application is needed, sponsor reports, the 60-day period after sponsorship ends, and second jobs.
- [Immigration Salary List](https://www.skilledjobs.com/shortage-occupation-list): The Immigration Salary List (formerly the Shortage Occupation List), with SOC codes and going rates.
- [Methodology](https://www.skilledjobs.com/methodology): Data sources, how employers are matched to the register, and how the Hiring Likelihood Score is calculated.

## Jobs
- [Jobs at licensed sponsors](https://www.skilledjobs.com/visa-sponsorship-jobs): The full board: current UK job adverts from employers matched to the register, filterable by sector, occupation code, city and salary against the threshold.
- [NHS visa sponsorship jobs](https://www.skilledjobs.com/nhs-visa-sponsorship-jobs): Current NHS and health-service jobs at licensed employers holding a UK sponsor licence: nurses, doctors, allied health and support roles. Pay bands and closing dates, updated daily.
- [Care visa sponsorship jobs in the UK](https://www.skilledjobs.com/care-visa-sponsorship-jobs): Current care jobs at licensed UK care providers holding a sponsor licence: care homes, supported living and home care. Includes the 2025 care-worker route change. Updated daily.
- [Support worker visa sponsorship jobs](https://www.skilledjobs.com/support-worker-visa-sponsorship-jobs): Current support worker jobs at licensed UK employers holding a sponsor licence: mental health, learning disability and supported living. Updated daily.
- [Healthcare assistant visa sponsorship jobs](https://www.skilledjobs.com/healthcare-assistant-visa-sponsorship-jobs): Current healthcare assistant and nursing assistant jobs at licensed UK employers holding a sponsor licence, including NHS trusts. Pay bands and closing dates, updated daily.
- [Nursing visa sponsorship jobs in the UK](https://www.skilledjobs.com/nursing-visa-sponsorship-jobs): Current nursing and midwifery jobs at licensed UK employers holding a sponsor licence: adult, mental health, children's and specialist nurses. Updated daily.
- [Visa sponsorship jobs in Scotland](https://www.skilledjobs.com/scotland-visa-sponsorship-jobs): Current jobs in Scotland at licensed employers holding a UK sponsor licence: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, the Highlands and more. Updated daily.
- [Care visa sponsorship jobs in Scotland](https://www.skilledjobs.com/scotland-care-visa-sponsorship-jobs): Current care jobs in Scotland at licensed care providers holding a UK sponsor licence, with the 2025 care-worker route change explained. Updated daily.
- [Teaching visa sponsorship jobs in the UK](https://www.skilledjobs.com/teaching-visa-sponsorship-jobs): Current teaching and lecturing jobs at licensed UK schools, colleges and universities holding a sponsor licence. Updated daily.
- [NHS and healthcare jobs](https://www.skilledjobs.com/visa-sponsorship-jobs/sector/nhs-healthcare): Nurses, doctors, allied health, healthcare assistants, at licensed sponsors.
- [social care jobs](https://www.skilledjobs.com/visa-sponsorship-jobs/sector/social-care): Senior carers, social workers, support workers, care managers, at licensed sponsors.
- [IT and software jobs](https://www.skilledjobs.com/visa-sponsorship-jobs/sector/it-software): Developers, cyber security, business analysts, data, at licensed sponsors.
- [engineering jobs](https://www.skilledjobs.com/visa-sponsorship-jobs/sector/engineering): Mechanical, civil, electrical, project engineers, at licensed sponsors.
- [construction jobs](https://www.skilledjobs.com/visa-sponsorship-jobs/sector/construction): Quantity surveyors, estimators, site and project managers, trades, at licensed sponsors.
- [chef and hospitality jobs](https://www.skilledjobs.com/visa-sponsorship-jobs/sector/hospitality-chefs): Chefs, kitchen and restaurant management, at licensed sponsors.
- [education and teaching jobs](https://www.skilledjobs.com/visa-sponsorship-jobs/sector/education): Teachers, lecturers, educational support, at licensed sponsors.
- [council and public sector jobs](https://www.skilledjobs.com/visa-sponsorship-jobs/sector/councils-public-sector): Local authority roles at licensed council sponsors, at licensed sponsors.

## Tools
- [Eligibility checker](https://www.skilledjobs.com/eligibility-checker): Compares an occupation code and salary with the published Skilled Worker figures; arithmetic, not a decision.
- [Salary calculator](https://www.skilledjobs.com/salary-calculator): Compares any salary with the going rate for any occupation code and the general threshold.
- [Occupation directory](https://www.skilledjobs.com/occupations): Every SOC 2020 occupation code with its eligibility and going rate.
- [Free weekly job alert](https://www.skilledjobs.com/alerts): New jobs at licensed sponsors for a chosen occupation or sector, by email.

## Employers
- [Sponsor licence guide for UK employers](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers): Who needs a licence, Home Office fees, decision times, refusal grounds, sponsor duties and licence validity, each with a dated GOV.UK source.
- [Sponsor licence cost calculator](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/sponsor-licence-cost-calculator): Adds up the licence fee, Certificates of Sponsorship and the Immigration Skills Charge for a number of workers and a period.
- [Can I sponsor this role?](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/can-i-sponsor-this-role): Published Skilled Worker rules for an occupation code: eligibility, going rate, threshold, shortage lists and route notes.
- [Sponsor compliance checklist](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/sponsor-compliance-checklist): Printable list of sponsor duties with Home Office guidance paragraph references.
- [For solicitors](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/for-solicitors): How SkilledJobs will introduce employers to SRA-regulated firms, and how a firm applies.

## Employer guides
- [Sponsor licence guides for employers](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides): One topic per guide, written from the Home Office sponsor guidance with a GOV.UK source for every rule.
- [How to apply for a sponsor licence](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/how-to-apply-for-a-sponsor-licence): The Home Office sponsor licence application step by step, from choosing routes and key personnel to sending documents and getting a decision.
- [Sponsor licence eligibility requirements](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/sponsor-licence-eligibility): The tests the Home Office applies before granting a sponsor licence, from a genuine UK trading presence to suitability checks and eligible roles.
- [Sponsor licence supporting documents](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/sponsor-licence-documents): What Appendix A asks sponsor licence applicants to send, how many documents, the 5 working day deadline and the format UKVI accepts.
- [Sponsor licence processing times](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/sponsor-licence-processing-times): How long the Home Office takes to decide a sponsor licence, the priority service, what can delay a decision, and timings for certificates after a grant.
- [Why sponsor licence applications are refused](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/sponsor-licence-refusal-reasons): The grounds in Annexes L1 to L3 of the sponsor guidance on which the Home Office will, normally will, or may refuse a licence, and what follows.
- [Sponsor licence key personnel roles](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/key-personnel-roles): The Authorising Officer, Key Contact and Level 1 User explained, who can fill each role, the checks UKVI makes and the September 2026 changes.
- [Authorising Officer duties on a sponsor licence](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/authorising-officer-duties): What the sponsor guidance expects of an Authorising Officer, who can take the role, what they sign and approve, and what happens if the role is vacant.
- [The sponsorship management system (SMS) explained](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/sponsor-management-system-guide): What the Home Office sponsorship management system is for, who can use it, how access works after a licence is granted, and the user manuals.
- [Certificates of Sponsorship for employers](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/certificate-of-sponsorship-for-employers): What a Certificate of Sponsorship is, what a sponsor must put on it, the fee, the 3-month window and the start-date rules, from the sponsor guidance.
- [Defined and undefined Certificates of Sponsorship](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/defined-and-undefined-cos): The difference between defined and undefined Certificates of Sponsorship, when each is used, how a defined CoS is applied for and the 90-day rule.
- [Certificate of Sponsorship allocation requests](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/cos-allocation-requests): How sponsors get, increase and renew their annual allocation of undefined Certificates of Sponsorship, what UKVI weighs and the priority option.
- [The Immigration Skills Charge explained](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/immigration-skills-charge): Who pays the Immigration Skills Charge, how much it costs by sponsor size and length of stay, the exemptions, and when it is refunded.
- [Sponsor compliance duties](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/sponsor-compliance-duties): The five groups of duties a licensed sponsor keeps, from reporting and records to wider UK law, with Home Office guidance references.
- [Right to work checks for sponsors](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/right-to-work-checks-for-sponsors): How right to work checks fit a sponsor's duties: the three check types, timing, follow-up checks, record keeping and the sanctions.
- [Sponsor reporting duties and deadlines](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/reporting-duties-and-deadlines): What a licensed sponsor must report to the Home Office, how to report it, and the 10 and 20 working day deadlines in the sponsor guidance.
- [Record keeping for sponsors](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/record-keeping-for-sponsors): The documents Appendix D says a sponsor must keep for each sponsored worker, how long to keep them, and what the Home Office can ask to see.
- [Home Office compliance visits and checks](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/home-office-compliance-visits): How Home Office compliance checks on sponsors work: when they happen, what officers look at, how to co-operate and what can follow.
- [Sponsor licence suspension](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/sponsor-licence-suspension): What sponsor licence suspension means, when the Home Office uses it, the 20 working day response window and the possible outcomes.
- [Sponsor licence revocation](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/sponsor-licence-revocation): How sponsor licence revocation works: the three annexes of grounds, effects on sponsored workers, the cooling-off period and reapplying.
- [B-ratings and sponsorship action plans](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/b-rating-and-action-plans): What a B-rating means for a sponsor, how a downgrade happens, the action plan and its fee, the three-month limit and the possible outcomes.
- [Sponsor licence renewal and validity](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/sponsor-licence-renewal-and-validity): How long a sponsor licence lasts now that renewal has ended, the four-year exceptions, and what keeps a licence active.
- [Adding a route to a sponsor licence](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/adding-a-route-to-a-sponsor-licence): How a licensed sponsor adds a route, when a fee applies, who must approve it, and when adding a route is blocked.
- [Care worker sponsorship after July 2025](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/care-worker-sponsorship-after-july-2025): What changed on 22 July 2025 for sponsoring care workers and senior care workers (codes 6135 and 6136), and the transition rules to 2028.
- [Changes of circumstances for sponsors](https://www.skilledjobs.com/employers/guides/changes-of-circumstances-for-sponsors): Which organisation changes a sponsor must report, the 20 working day deadline, how to report them, and what happens in insolvency or a takeover.

## Programmatic pages
- https://www.skilledjobs.com/sponsors/{slug}: licensed sponsor profiles (Companies House details where matched); 11,726 profile pages, out of 127,732 organisations on the register.
- https://www.skilledjobs.com/occupations/{slug}: 412 SOC occupation pages with going rates and the licensed sponsors linked to each.
- https://www.skilledjobs.com/sponsors/by-city/{slug}: 50 city pages of licensed sponsors.
- https://www.skilledjobs.com/visa-sponsorship-jobs/in/{city}: jobs at licensed sponsors in a UK city.

## About
- [About SkilledJobs](https://www.skilledjobs.com/about): Who runs the site (Astora Group), data sources, update cadence and editorial policy.
- [Terms](https://www.skilledjobs.com/terms): Terms of use.
- [Privacy](https://www.skilledjobs.com/privacy): Privacy policy.

## Optional

- [Certificate of Sponsorship Login: How UK Employers Access the SMS Portal](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/certificate-of-sponsorship-login): Step-by-step guide to the Certificate of Sponsorship login process. Learn how to access the SMS portal, manage user accounts, and meet security requirements.
- [UK Sponsor Register 2026: 1,000 Employers Leave Every Month, and Fewer Than 3% Are Hiring](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/uk-sponsor-register-2026-data): About 1,000 employers leave the UK sponsor register each month, and under 3% of licensed sponsors advertised a job in 30 days. Data to Sep 2026.
- [Certificate of Sponsorship Priority Service: Fast-Track Guide for UK Employers](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/certificate-of-sponsorship-priority-service): The certificate of sponsorship priority service lets UK sponsors expedite CoS allocation and licence changes in 5 working days for £200. Eligibility and submission guide.
- [Undefined Certificate of Sponsorship Processing Time (UK)](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/undefined-certificate-of-sponsorship-processing-time): Understand undefined CoS processing times for UK Skilled Worker visas: instant allocation from quota, up to 18 weeks for additional requests, priority service options.
- [Undefined Certificate of Sponsorship: Allocation, Use, and Limits](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/undefined-certificate-of-sponsorship): Everything UK sponsors need to know about undefined CoS: allocation, assignment rules, skill requirements, and when to use them under current Immigration Rules.
- [UK Skilled Worker Visa Job List: Eligible Occupations Explained](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/uk-skilled-worker-visa-job-list): Complete guide to the UK Skilled Worker visa job list: eligible occupations, SOC codes, RQF skill levels, immigration salary list roles, and current thresholds.
- [Skilled Worker Visa UK Requirements: Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/skilled-worker-visa-uk-requirements): Official UK Skilled Worker visa requirements for 2026: salary thresholds, points system, eligible occupations, sponsor certificates, and application steps.
- [UK Skilled Worker Visa Residency Requirement: What You Need to Know](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/uk-skilled-worker-visa-residency-requirement): Complete guide to UK Skilled Worker Visa residency requirements for settlement, including the 5-year continuous residence rule and absence allowances.
- [Health and Care Worker Visa UK Requirements: Full 2026 Guide](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/health-and-care-worker-visa-uk-requirements): Complete guide to Health and Care Worker visa UK requirements: eligibility, salary thresholds, job criteria, and application documents for 2026.
- [UK Skilled Worker Visa Requirements: Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/uk-skilled-worker-visa-requirement): Complete guide to UK Skilled Worker visa requirements: skill level RQF 6, £41,700 salary threshold, sponsorship rules, and English language proof from GOV.UK.
- [UK Skilled Worker Visa Requirements: Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/uk-skilled-worker-visa-requirements): Complete guide to UK Skilled Worker visa requirements 2026: salary thresholds, eligible occupations, English language, points system, and application process.
- [Immigration Salary List UK 2026: Thresholds, Eligibility & Phase-Out](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/immigration-salary-list-uk-2026): Complete guide to the UK Immigration Salary List 2026: current thresholds, RQF 6 transition, December 2026 phase-out, eligible occupations and calculation rules.
- [UK Skilled Worker Visa Decrease: Policy Changes and 2026 Impact](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/uk-skilled-worker-visa-decrease): UK Skilled Worker visa applications fell 43% by August 2026 after policy changes. Learn the new £41,700 threshold, RQF level 6 rule, and what it means for employers.
- [Salary Threshold for Skilled Worker Visa UK: 2025–2026 Rules Explained](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/salary-threshold-for-skilled-worker-visa-uk): Understand the £41,700 salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas in the UK. Explains current rules, going rates, exemptions, and how to calculate eligibility.
- [Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship Jobs in the UK: Complete Guide](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/skilled-worker-visa-sponsorship-jobs-in-uk): How to find Skilled Worker visa sponsorship jobs in the UK. Salary thresholds, eligible occupations, and application requirements for sponsored employment.
- [Skilled Worker Visa Extension UK: Eligibility, Salary Rules, and How to Apply](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/skilled-worker-visa-extension-uk): Extend your Skilled Worker visa with transitional thresholds of £31,300 or £33,400. Deadlines, going rates, and application requirements explained.
- [Defined Certificate of Sponsorship: Employer Requirements 2026](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/defined-certificate-of-sponsorship): A Defined Certificate of Sponsorship (DCoS) is required for Skilled Worker entry clearance. Learn when to apply, eligibility requirements, and assignment rules.
- [UK Skilled Worker Visa: Complete Guide to Eligibility and Requirements](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/uk-skilled-worker-visa): Complete guide to the UK Skilled Worker visa covering salary thresholds, eligible occupations, application process, and recent immigration rule changes as of 2026.
- [Certificate of Sponsorship for UK Jobs: What Workers Need to Know](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/certificate-of-sponsorship-uk-jobs): Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) explained: employer sponsorship requirements, skill level 6 rules from July 2025, salary thresholds, and how to secure UK visa sponsorship.
- [Skilled Worker Visa UK: Complete Guide to Eligibility and Requirements](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/skilled-worker-visa-uk): Complete guide to UK Skilled Worker visa requirements, salary thresholds, eligible jobs, and application steps for 2026. Official GOV.UK rules explained.
- [How to Apply for a Skilled Worker Visa in the UK: Complete Guide](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/apply-for-skilled-worker-visa-uk): Complete walkthrough: eligibility checks, certificate of sponsorship, documents, fees, and application submission for a UK Skilled Worker visa in 2026.
- [UK Skilled Worker Visa Application: Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/uk-skilled-worker-visa-application): Step-by-step guide to the UK Skilled Worker visa application: eligibility, documents, salary thresholds, processing times, and how to apply in 2026.
- [Skilled Worker Visa UK Jobs: Eligible Occupations & Salary Rules](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/skilled-worker-visa-uk-jobs): Which jobs qualify for a UK Skilled Worker visa? Discover eligible occupations, salary thresholds, SOC codes, and sponsorship rules updated for 2025–2026.
- [Applying for a Skilled Worker Visa in the UK: 2026 Requirements](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/applying-for-skilled-worker-visa-uk): Step-by-step guide to UK Skilled Worker visa 2026: eligibility, salary thresholds, certificate of sponsorship, documents needed, and application timeline.
- [Skilled Worker Visa Fee UK: Complete 2026 Cost Breakdown](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/skilled-worker-visa-fee-uk): Complete UK Skilled Worker visa fee guide 2026: £819–£1,618 application fees, Immigration Health Surcharge, sponsor costs & exemptions. Official Home Office rates.
- [UK Visa Skilled Worker: Complete 2026 Guide to Eligibility & Application](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/uk-visa-skilled-worker): UK Skilled Worker visa 2026 guide: salary thresholds (£41,700+), eligible occupations, points system, English requirements, sponsorship process, and settlement options.
- [Skilled Worker Visa UK Salary Threshold: 2025 Requirements Guide](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/skilled-worker-visa-uk-salary-threshold): Complete guide to UK Skilled Worker visa salary threshold 2025: £41,700 minimum, going rate requirements, £25,000 floor, new entrant discounts, and how to calculate eligibility.
- [Certificate of Sponsorship Companies: UK Employer Guide 2026](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/certificate-of-sponsorship-companies): Find Certificate of Sponsorship companies & search 127,000+ licensed UK visa sponsors. How to verify employer sponsorship status, CoS requirements, and visa sponsor ratings.
- [UK Skilled Worker visa: salary thresholds and recent rule changes](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/uk-skilled-worker-visa-overview): Complete UK Skilled Worker visa guide: £38,700 minimum salary, RQF Level 3 jobs, going rates by SOC code, sponsorship requirements, and 2026 rule changes explained.
- [Temporary Shortage List UK: Which Jobs Qualify](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/temporary-shortage-list-uk): Temporary Shortage List UK 2026: eligible occupations, £41,700 salary threshold, no dependants rule, and expiry dates. Full guide for Skilled Worker visa sponsors.
- [UK Skilled Worker visa explained: salary floors and sponsor rules](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/uk-skilled-worker-visa-explained): UK Skilled Worker visa explained: £41,700 salary threshold (July 2025), sponsor licensing, occupation requirements, and 5-year pathway to indefinite leave to remain.
- [Skilled Worker Visa New Entrant Salary: 2025 Rules Explained](https://www.skilledjobs.com/blog/skilled-worker-visa-new-entrant-salary): Comprehensive guide to UK Skilled Worker visa new entrant salary: £33,400 threshold (July 2025), 4-year eligibility cap, qualification criteria & April 2026 pay-period rules.