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.

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.