Register of Licensed Sponsors 2026
The Register of Licensed Sponsors is the UK Home Office's official list of companies that can sponsor a visa in the UK. These are the employers approved to sponsor overseas workers on Skilled Worker and other UK work visas. Search the full list below, or filter by industry, visa route, or recent hiring activity. Just checking one employer? Use the sponsor licence checker instead.
Last synced 17 July 2026 · Source: gov.uk
Companies (Licensed Sponsors)
Results are prioritized by recent visa sponsorship activity and active job postings, helping you focus on employers most likely to sponsor.
Bauer Media Outdoor UK is one of the UK’s largest Out of Home media and infrastructure companies, operating more than 33,000 advertising sites nationwide and employing 600+ people in 14 locations. Our mission is To Create the Future of Media, transforming our estate to the benefit of all our stakeholders, through data-driven innovations and infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide both A Platform for Brands & A Platform for Good, delivering on advertisers’ media objectives whilst having a po
The UK’s leading newspaper and magazine distributor, Smiths News currently has a 55 per cent share of the UK market and distributes c.21m items each week. Reliably delivering the news and more every morning, Smiths News enjoys a 200 year-old distribution heritage and serves 22,000 customers from its 34 nationwide distribution centres. Operating in the world’s fastest-moving supply chain, Smiths News distributes a diverse range of products and services to general retailers and smaller independent
hVIVO plc (Ticker: HVO) is a science‑led early‑phase drug development company purpose‑built to meet the growing complexity of modern clinical research. The Company operates an integrated early‑phase ecosystem that combines specialist clinical sites, advanced virology and immunology laboratories, human challenge expertise, and early drug development consulting. This unified model enables sponsors to generate rigorous, decision‑ready human data earlier in development, reducing uncertainty and acce
To achieve our mission, we design, deploy, and operate the world’s most advanced modular energy storage products, comprehensive lifecycle services, and AI-enabled asset management software. Backed by the deep legacy of Siemens and AES, our world-class, collaborative teams operate in nearly 50 markets to build safer, more resilient, and highly optimized electric grids. We are committed to fostering top, innovative talent who challenge the status quo and share our passion for transforming the
Dornan Engineering concentrates on a market where quality is appreciated. With a work force of over 800 directly employed employees, we are equipped to achieve excellence in quality, innovation and delivery in every project we are associated with. "We at Dornan Engineering are all about achieving client satisfaction by safely delivering quality projects. Dornan Engineering Ltd. offers a full range of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Commissioning Services that will take any project f
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek is a purpose-led company to Bring Quality, Safety and Sustainability to Life. We provide 24/7 mission-critical quality assurance solutions to our clients to ensure that they can operate
Essentra plc is a leading global provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Essentra's global network extends to 28 countries worldwide and includes over 3,000 employees, 13 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centres and 33 sales & service centres serving c.70,000 customers with a rapid supply of low cost but essential products for a vari
Since 1987, Pulse has been supporting professionals and improving patient care. We are a specialist healthcare recruitment agency, partnering with NHS and private healthcare providers across the UK and Ireland. As an approved NHS framework supplier, we work in partnership with NHS trusts, private hospitals, social service departments and local authorities nationwide. We recruit highly skilled healthcare professionals into temporary, permanent and locum roles across nursing and midwifery, doct
Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning over 75 years, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products,
Frequently asked questions
What is the Register of Licensed Sponsors? The register is the Home Office's official list of UK employers approved to sponsor overseas workers on Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, and other sponsored visa routes. Each row shows the organisation, its town, the visa routes its licence covers, and its rating (A or B).
Yes. The Home Office publishes it on gov.uk as a downloadable spreadsheet, and we sync from it daily so you can actually search it: filter by industry, visa route, location, or recent hiring activity.