If you’re looking for UK visa sponsorship jobs, many employers in the UK are approved to hire international workers under the Skilled Worker visa route. Jobs in healthcare, engineering, IT, finance, and more offer sponsorship to qualified candidates.
In this UK visa guide, you'll find a list of jobs that qualify for visa sponsorship, details on companies that can sponsor visas, and tips on how to apply.
The UK government has unveiled major immigration reforms impacting both skilled workers and international students. These changes make the Skilled Worker route more challenging. However, alternative pathways remain available.
You can find all the updated details here.
A list of UK visa sponsorship jobs for your Skilled Worker visa
The UK offers visa sponsorship jobs under the Skilled Worker visa route. Employers must be approved by the UK Home Office to sponsor foreign workers. So, what jobs in the UK offer visa sponsorship? Below is a detailed list of eligible occupations that qualify for sponsorship:
Healthcare and social care jobs
Doctors, General Practitioners (GPs)
Specialist Medical Practitioners (Surgeons, Radiologists, Psychiatrists)
Nurses (Mental Health Nurses, Children’s Nurses, Intensive Care Nurses)
Midwives
Paramedics
Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists
Social Workers
Care Workers, Senior Care Workers
Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinarians
Pharmacists, Optometrists, Dentists
Engineering and construction jobs
Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers
Structural Engineers, Site Engineers, Highway Engineers
Aerospace Engineers, Automotive Engineers
Chemical Engineers, Process Engineers
Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors, Town Planners
Construction Managers, Project Managers, Site Managers
Architects, Architectural Technologists
Technicians (Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical)
IT and digital technology jobs
IT Business Analysts, System Analysts
Software Developers, Web Developers, Mobile App Developers
Cyber Security Specialists, Ethical Hackers
Data Analysts, Data Scientists
IT Network Engineers, Systems Administrators
IT Project Managers, AI & Machine Learning Specialists
Finance, banking, and business jobs
Actuaries, Economists, Financial Analysts
Investment Bankers, Stockbrokers
Chartered Accountants, Management Accountants
Tax Advisors, Auditors
Business Consultants, Management Consultants
Marketing Directors, Advertising and PR Professionals
Education jobs
Secondary School Teachers (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry)
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teachers
Further Education Lecturers, University Lecturers
Early Years Teachers, Nursery Managers
Creative and design jobs
Architects, Urban Planners
Graphic Designers, UX/UI Designers
Animators, Visual Effects Artists
Fashion Designers, Product Designers
Film Directors, Television Producers
Hospitality, retail, and service industry jobs
Hotel Managers, Restaurant Managers
Retail Managers, Wholesale Managers
Event Planners, Conference Organizers
Transport and logistics jobs
Aircraft Pilots, Flight Engineers
Ship and Hovercraft Officers
Train and Tram Drivers
Logistics Managers, Supply Chain Directors
List of companies that can sponsor visa in the UK
Which companies can sponsor a work visa in the UK? The UK Home Office maintains a list of licensed sponsors, which is updated regularly. You can find it by clicking here.
Download the Excel file from the UK government website.
Use CTRL + F to search for specific companies or industries.
Focus on companies that actively hire in your field.
How to find UK jobs with visa sponsorship
Finding a UK job with visa sponsorship requires research, planning, and applying strategically.
Before applying, find your occupation code using the CASCOT occupation coding tool and make sure your job is on the Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations list.
If your job is not eligible, consider another UK visa type. Are you eligible? Here are the next steps:
Search for open jobs on job boards like the UK Government Job Portal.
Once you find a job with sponsorship:
Tailor your CV to match the job description.
Write a strong cover letter explaining why you’re the best candidate.
Apply directly through the company website or job portals.
Prepare for interviews (virtual or in-person).
If you succeed, your employer will give you a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), which you will need to apply for your visa.
