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🛂 For Skilled Worker Visa applicants

UK Jobs with Visa Sponsorship /
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

Stop wasting hours applying to jobs where the employer can't legally sponsor you. Hiredge filters job alerts to only show roles from employers on the official Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors.

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😤 The Problem

  • ❌ Manually checking each job posting for sponsorship
  • ❌ Applying to roles only to find the employer can't sponsor
  • ❌ Wasting hours cross-referencing the Home Office register
  • ❌ Getting rejected at final stage due to visa status
  • ❌ Missing genuine opportunities buried under unsuitable listings

✅ The Hiredge Solution

  • ✅ Tick one checkbox in your job alert settings
  • ✅ We verify every employer against the Home Office register
  • ✅ Only roles from licensed sponsor employers land in your inbox
  • ✅ Each job is badged "Verified Sponsor Employer"
  • ✅ Register checked every working day

Check an employer, then apply in one click

Use the Sponsor Checker to verify any employer instantly, then run Application Assistant to tailor your CV and cover letter for them.

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Free list

UK Tech Employers Licensed to Sponsor Skilled Workers (2026)

Stop applying to employers who cannot sponsor you. Get our list of tech and IT employers on the Home Office register that are set up to hire and move staff internationally.

We will email you a link to the list. If you leave the box unticked, that is the only email you will get. See our privacy policy.

What is a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)?

A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is a digital record that an employer licensed by the UK Home Office must issue before you can apply for a Skilled Worker Visa. Without it, you cannot get the visa, and without the visa you cannot legally work in the UK (unless you have another right to work, such as settled status or a graduate visa).

Not every employer in the UK holds a sponsor licence. To issue a CoS, the employer must appear on the Register of Licensed Sponsors, which is maintained and published by the UK Home Office. This register is a small fraction of all UK employers.

This means that for immigrants and international workers, a huge number of job postings are effectively off-limits, even if you're perfectly qualified. Hiredge automates the filtering process so you only see opportunities that are genuinely accessible to you.

over 137,000 licensed sponsor organisations· Official register last checked: 26 October 2026Source

How Hiredge's Sponsorship Filter Works

1

Set Up Your Alert

Enter your job titles, location, and preferred salary. Tick the 'Visa Sponsorship Required' checkbox.

2

We Verify Every Employer

When jobs are fetched, we cross-reference each employer against the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors using fuzzy name matching.

3

Only Licensed Sponsor Employers Reach You

Only listings from employers with a Skilled Worker licence are included in your email. Each is badged 'Verified Sponsor Employer'. The badge is about the employer: check each role's salary and skill level before you apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if a UK employer can sponsor my visa?

You can check the UK Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Hiredge provides a free search tool to instantly check any employer.

How often is the sponsor register updated?

The Home Office updates the register regularly. Hiredge checks for a new version every working day at 06:00 UTC.

What is a Certificate of Sponsorship?

A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is a digital record that a licensed employer must issue before you can apply for a Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa.

Which visa route does this apply to?

The Hiredge sponsorship filter is primarily designed for the Skilled Worker Visa route, which requires a valid Certificate of Sponsorship. We cross-reference employers in the Worker category on the Home Office register.

Can I still miss sponsored jobs?

Occasionally yes. The employer name in a job listing may not exactly match the Home Office register (for example, a subsidiary using a different trading name). We use fuzzy matching to catch most variations, but we recommend always verifying directly with the employer.

Is the sponsorship filter free?

Basic sponsorship filtering on job alerts is available to free users. Pro users get daily alerts and up to 10 alert subscriptions.

What industries have the most sponsored jobs in the UK?

Healthcare (NHS and private hospitals), IT and technology, engineering, finance, education, and hospitality are among the sectors with the most licensed sponsors. Our filter works across all industries.

Important:Sponsorship eligibility is based on the Home Office register at time of sending. Always confirm an employer's current sponsorship status before applying. Hiredge is not responsible for changes to employer licensing status between sync cycles.

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Each employer holds a Skilled Worker licence on the Home Office register. Check each role's salary and skill level before you apply.

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Related Resources

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