6 recent job listings
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.
From £21,618
Below the £41,700 threshold
£39,987–£48,117
Top of the range meets the threshold
Closes in 7 days
Librarian
Posted 7dGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Whitefield
Licensed sponsor, A-rated
£32,073–£39,043
Below the £41,700 threshold
Librarian
Posted 10dGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Prestwich
Licensed sponsor, A-ratedNHS Band 5Permanent
£32,073–£39,043
NHS pay scale, Band 5
Closes in 4 days
From £35,522
Above the new entrant rate only
From £32,048
Below the £41,700 threshold
How many visa sponsorship jobs are there for librarians in the UK?
As of 5 October 2026, SkilledJobs lists 6 current vacancies for librarians (SOC 2471) at 5 employers holding a Skilled Worker sponsor licence on the Home Office register. GOV.UK's going rate for SOC 2471 is £34,800 a year; the general threshold is £41,700, and the higher figure generally applies. The licence belongs to the employer, not to a particular vacancy.
Figures as of Register checked
Sources: GOV.UK Skilled Worker going ratesGOV.UK Skilled Worker salary threshold
Librarians and the Skilled Worker route
Librarians (SOC 2471) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route. The published going rate for this occupation is £34,800 a year or £17.85 an hour; the salary offered must also meet the general Skilled Worker threshold, whichever is higher.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full librarians occupation guide.