What salary do I need for a Marketing, sales and advertising directors role?

The occupation going rate is £87,300 per year; new entrants may qualify at £61,100 where applicable; the published hourly figure is £44.77; you must be paid the higher of that rate or the general threshold (£41,700 standard / £33,400 new entrant). Use our salary calculator for a personalised check.

Is Marketing, sales and advertising directors on the shortage occupation list?

No. Marketing, sales and advertising directors (SOC 1132) is not on the Immigration Salary List in our latest data.

Which UK companies sponsor Marketing, sales and advertising directors roles?

Based on Companies House industry codes (SIC), employers that may hire under roles like Marketing, sales and advertising directors include Antavo Limited, Aon UK Limited, apetito Ltd, and others. This is not a guarantee they sponsor this exact SOC code — use our sponsor checker to verify.

Can a UK employer sponsor Marketing, sales and advertising directors on the Skilled Worker route?

SOC 1132 is on the Home Office list of eligible Skilled Worker occupations. The employer needs a sponsor licence and assigns a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role. The salary on the certificate is compared with the higher of the going rate (£87,300) and the general threshold (£41,700), which is £87,300 for this code; lower figures apply in set cases such as new entrants.

What are the Home Office fees to sponsor a SOC 1132 (Marketing, sales and advertising directors) role?

For one worker on a 3-year certificate applying from outside the UK, the sponsor pays £1,965 as a small or charitable sponsor (£525 certificate plus £1,440 Immigration Skills Charge) or £4,485 as a medium or large sponsor (£525 plus £3,960). An organisation without a licence also pays the one-off licence fee of £611 or £1,682. Figures checked against GOV.UK on 3 Oct 2026; legal fees, if any, are separate.

Marketing, sales and advertising directors (SOC 1132)

Skilled Worker eligible: YesImmigration Salary List: No

What this job involves

Marketing, sales and advertising directors (SOC 1132) (Professional occupations). Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa subject to meeting salary and other requirements.

Salary thresholds

Going rate (annual): £87,300
New entrant rate: £61,100
Going rate (hourly): £44.77
You must be paid the higher of the occupation going rate or the general threshold (£41,700 standard / £33,400 new entrant).

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Visa sponsorship jobs for marketing, sales and advertising directors

5 recent listings from 3 employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence, checked against the Home Office register.

These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.

Digital Account Director - Yorkshire
Yell Limited · Leeds · From £50,298 · Posted 5 Oct 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 1132)40/100
Digital Account Director - Yorkshire
Yell Limited · Sheffield · From £51,266 · Posted 5 Oct 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 1132)40/100
Digital Account Director - Yorkshire
Yell Limited · York · From £51,498 · Posted 5 Oct 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 1132)40/100
Head of Marketing - Event Hotels
Hand Picked Hotels Limited · London · From £47,557 · Posted 5 Oct 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 1132)40/100
Director, Brand & Market Authority Programs
RELX (UK) Limited · London · £86,600–£144,400 · Posted 2 Oct 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 1132)33/100

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For employers: sponsoring Marketing, sales and advertising directors (SOC 1132)

Skilled Worker list: On the eligible occupations list
Going rate (annual): £87,300
General threshold: £41,700
Higher of the two: £87,300

The salary on a Certificate of Sponsorship is compared with the higher of the going rate and the general threshold. Lower figures apply in set cases, such as new entrants and Immigration Salary List roles.

Source: GOV.UK, Skilled Worker visa: your job, checked 5 Sept 2026.

Home Office fees to sponsor one worker for 3 years

Fee	Small or charitable	Medium or large
Certificate of Sponsorship	£525	£525
Immigration Skills Charge (36 months)	£1,440	£3,960
Total for one worker	£1,965	£4,485

A worker applying from outside the UK. An organisation that is not yet licensed also pays the Worker licence application fee once: £611 for a small or charitable sponsor, £1,682 for a medium or large one. Legal fees, if any, are separate.

Source: GOV.UK, Certificates of sponsorship; Immigration skills charge; Apply for your licence, checked 3 Oct 2026.

3 employers that hold a sponsor licence on the Home Office register have recent listings under SOC 1132.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. SOC 1132 (Marketing, sales and advertising directors) appears on the Home Office list of eligible Skilled Worker occupations. You still need a licensed sponsor, a qualifying job offer, and to meet salary and English language requirements.

Marketing, sales and advertising directors (SOC 1132)

What this job involves

Salary thresholds

Job examples

Visa sponsorship jobs for marketing, sales and advertising directors

Digital Account Director - Yorkshire

Digital Account Director - Yorkshire

Digital Account Director - Yorkshire

Head of Marketing - Event Hotels

Director, Brand & Market Authority Programs

Sponsors hiring under this code

Antavo Limited

Aon UK Limited

apetito Ltd

Amgen Limited

Anaphite

Apleona UK Limited

Appvia Ltd

Arctoris LTD

AECOM LIMITED

APERTA LTD

Related occupations

1111 — Chief executives and senior officials

1121 — Production managers and directors in manufacturing

1122 — Production managers and directors in construction

1123 — Production managers and directors in mining and energy

1131 — Financial managers and directors

1133 — Public relations and communications directors

For employers: sponsoring Marketing, sales and advertising directors (SOC 1132)

Home Office fees to sponsor one worker for 3 years

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Salary thresholds

For employers: sponsoring Marketing, sales and advertising directors (SOC 1132)

Home Office fees to sponsor one worker for 3 years

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