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 3 August 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.
We’re Stagecoach – the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, proudly connecting over 100 towns and cities across England, Scotland and Wales. Since 1980, we’ve helped millions of people get where they need to be. To see friends. Visit loved ones. Get to school. Commute to work. Shop local. Or simply enjoy a day out. With 25,000 people in our team, we’re deeply rooted in the communities we serve. Because they’re our communities too. And we know how important it is to stay connected to the peop
With 43,000 students, 5,100 employees and a global alumni community of 350,000 across more than 170 countries, Manchester Metropolitan is one of the UK’s largest and most diverse universities. Founded in 1824, today it is home to four facilities which deliver courses from Engineering to Art and Design, to business disciplines, to education and healthcare professions. Its international Business School is recognised by the major UK, US and European accreditation bodies. Manchester Metropolitan U
Lift Schools believes an excellent education is an entitlement for every child, and we do everything in our power to ensure that our schools are making that a reality for every pupil in our care. Our mission: We will provide an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We will work with others beyond our network to create capacity in the sector to b
No.1 Beauty Group Worldwide. No.1 most innovative company in Europe (Fortune's ranking). We are 90K employees across 150 countries on five continents, united by our shared purpose: creating the beauty that moves the world. Our 37 international brands are divided into four unique Divisions: Luxe, Consumer Products, Dermatological Beauty, and Professional Products. This diverse portfolio includes brands like Kiehl’s, Lancôme, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Ralph Lauren, Aeso
More than just a collection of shops, we are a meeting place where anyone and everyone can come and relax, gather and hang out – just like a home. The place where our visitors head to to get the latest fashion fixes, top up their toiletries and grab a midday meal deal, but where they also come to connect with their community through sport, music, culture, food, drink and art.
Brunelcare is a Bristol-based charity that has been providing housing, care and support for older people in the South West for over 80 years. We do this through our sheltered housing schemes, our specialist care homes and in the community in people’s own homes. As a charity, we do not pay dividends to shareholders, and any profit we make is reinvested back into the services we provide. To learn more about the work of Brunelcare, visit: brunelcare.org.uk We are currently hiring - feel free to
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute
Our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c. 20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do.
Bally’s Interactive is the digital arm of one of the world’s leading entertainment providers, with tens of millions of players across the globe and an unmatched ecosystem of products spanning across sports betting, iGaming and free-to-play. Our brands and sites include market movers and shakers like Jackpotjoy, Bally Bet Sportsbook, Vera&John, Virgin Games and many more. We make our mark by embracing the diversity of our global team, challenging ourselves, and striving to make a difference for
Our purpose is to sustainably deliver infrastructure which is vital to the UK. As a leading provider of infrastructure services, construction and property developments, we are committed to delivering for communities and leaving lasting legacies through our work. We are committed to attracting, retaining and progressing talent within Kier, with a diverse, and resilient workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Follow the pages below to find out even more about what we do and the talente
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).