UK Updates List of Companies Authorised to Sponsor Work Visas, Details Eligible Job Types

The United Kingdom (UK) has updated its list of businesses that can sponsor skilled immigrants under its temporary worker immigration route. 

According to reports, as of Friday, May 24, 2024, there are now 113,919 approved companies, an increase of 14,063 from the beginning of the year. 

These companies span various sectors, including technology, commerce, education, media and advertising, and engineering.

Understanding the UK Skilled Worker Visa Categories

The skilled worker route in the UK includes several categories:

Charity workers

Skilled workers

Creative workers

Global business mobility for senior or specialist workers

International sportspersons

The UK government’s website provides a list of these companies, the type of workers they are licensed to sponsor, and their sponsorship ratings. 

Job seekers are encouraged to visit the websites of these companies to find available job opportunities.

Highlighted Companies and Job Sectors

Some of the notable companies on the list include:

108 Media Ltd

1080 Properties Ltd

10act Ltd T/A TrackBack

10architect Ltd

10be5 Ltd.

10bit Fx Limited

10pearls Ltd

10x Banking Technology Services Ltd

Eligible Jobs for the UK Skilled Worker Visa

The Vanguard has reported a specific list of occupations that are eligible for the skilled worker visa in the UK, which includes:

Chief executives and senior officials

Production managers and directors in manufacturing

Production managers and directors in construction

Production managers and directors in mining and energy

Financial managers and directors

Marketing, sales, and advertising directors

Public relations and communications directors

Purchasing managers and directors

Charitable organization managers and directors

Human resource managers and directors

Information technology directors

Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified

Directors in logistics, warehousing, and transport

Managers and directors in retail and wholesale

Senior police officers

How to Access More Information

For those interested in the full list of companies and job roles eligible for sponsorship, further information and specific job codes can be found on the UK government’s official website or through related news outlets.

This initiative is part of the UK’s strategy to strengthen its workforce by attracting skilled individuals from around the world, which helps maintain a strong economy and global competitiveness.