The United Kingdom has several licensed employers currently recruiting skilled professionals from around the world, including foreign workers seeking jobs with work visa sponsorship.
These companies are hiring for roles in high-demand sectors, with some positions offering average annual salaries of about £57,580 alongside visa sponsorship opportunities.
According to data from the UK government’s official website, 168,471 work visas were issued to main applicants in the year ending December 2025. This represented a 19 per cent decline compared with the previous year and a 50 per cent drop from the peak recorded in 2023.
The decline was largely attributed to a fall in applications, which dropped from 228,917 in 2023 to 55,704 in 2025, while visa refusal rates increased from seven per cent to 19 per cent during the same period.
Despite the reduction in sponsored roles, verified job listings show that several companies on the UK’s official register of licensed sponsors are still recruiting for positions eligible under the Skilled Worker visa route.
The Skilled Worker visa allows UK employers to hire overseas professionals for approved occupations listed under the government’s Skilled Occupations framework.
Under current requirements, most applicants must secure a job with a minimum salary of £41,700 per year or the occupation’s prescribed “going rate”, whichever is higher.
However, lower salary requirements apply to certain categories, including new entrants, jobs listed on the Immigration Salary List (ISL), eligible PhD holders and Health and Care visa applicants.
For new entrants, the minimum threshold is £33,400 or 70 per cent of the occupation’s going rate, whichever is higher. Applicants under the Immigration Salary List category require £33,400 or the full going rate, while relevant PhD holders must earn at least £37,500. Health and Care visa applicants have a threshold of £31,300 or higher depending on national pay scales.
Some UK companies currently advertising roles with approved sponsorship licences include:
Technology and Digital Sector
Scrumconnect Consulting, a software company based in Swansea, is recruiting for a Product Owner role with a salary of £65,000 annually. The company is also hiring an Infrastructure Engineer with a salary range of £30,000 to £32,000 per year.
UK Research and Innovation in Swindon is seeking a Senior Web Delivery Manager, offering a salary of £46,743 for permanent, part-time or full-time positions.
Duffel, a London-based company, is recruiting a full-time Backend Software Engineer.
Sales and Marketing
Magentic, based in London, is hiring a Founding Growth Marketer with a salary range of £90,000 to £100,000 annually.
Wedesi, located in Wolverhampton, is recruiting a Business Development Executive, with pay ranging from £42,000 to £45,000 per year.
Healthcare and Medical Sector
Thornhill Dental Practice is recruiting an Associate Dentist, offering between £90,000 and £120,000 annually for part-time or full-time roles.
Ramada Dental Ltd in King’s Cross is hiring an Associate Dentist with salaries ranging from £44,718.14 to £159,905.28 per year.
Tedla Health Care Ltd in Ipswich is recruiting a Community Pharmacist, offering between £45,000 and £50,000 annually.
Education and Academia
Birkbeck University of London is seeking a Lecturer in Biological Sciences, with salaries ranging from £44,247 to £60,858 annually.
Hospitality and Catering
InSoft Solutions in Birmingham is recruiting a Hotel Manager, with salaries ranging from £24,420 to £44,000 per year.
The Oakwood Hotel in Gloucester is hiring a Chef, offering between £32,000 and £34,000 annually.
Legal and Professional Services
Visaway Immigration in Dartford is recruiting a Senior Immigration Caseworker/Legal Professional, with salaries ranging from £31,300 to £35,000 per year.
The UK government continues to promote skilled migration routes as part of efforts to attract international talent and address labour shortages across key sectors.