Is the Register of Licensed Sponsors public?

Yes. The Home Office publishes it on gov.uk as a downloadable spreadsheet and refreshes it each month. We mirror that spreadsheet here so you can actually search it: filter by industry, visa route, location, or recent hiring activity.

How often is the Register of Licensed Sponsors updated?

Monthly. The Home Office uploads a fresh spreadsheet to gov.uk each month, and our sync picks up the new version automatically. New sponsors appear within a day or two of being licensed; revoked licences drop off.

How do I check if a company is on the Register of Licensed Sponsors?

Type the employer's name into the search box above. If they hold an active UK sponsor licence, you'll see a profile with the visa routes they're approved for, where they're based, and their recent sponsorship activity. No profile means they're either not licensed or have been removed from the register.

What's the difference between this register and the gov.uk version?

The data is the same. We sync straight from the Home Office's monthly spreadsheet. The difference is what you can do with it: search by keyword, filter by industry and visa route, and see live jobs, salary data, and past visa issuance volumes for each sponsor.

Register of Licensed Sponsors

The Register of Licensed Sponsors is the UK Home Office's official list of companies approved to sponsor overseas workers on Skilled Worker and other UK work visas. Search the register below, or filter by industry, visa route, or recent hiring activity.

Last synced 25 April 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.

WPP BRANDS (UK) LIMITEDProfessional, scientific and technical activities

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities.

28 visas126 jobs

BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDProfessional, scientific and technical activities

Babcock is a FTSE 100 defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets. Our Purpose, to create a safe and secure world, together, defines our strategy. We support and enhance our customers’ defence and security capabilities and critical assets through a range of product and service solutions. We meet our customers’ requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility.

2 visas140 jobs

GSF Car Parts LimitedWholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

GSF Car Parts is Europe's fastest growing motor factor, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Northern Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has 200 branches nationwide. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, the company has traded as one brand since November 2021.

2 visas139 jobs

GALLAGHER BASSETT INTERNATIONAL LTD.Financial and insurance activities

About Gallagher Bassett: We are the leading provider of claims and risk management services, helping people and companies prevent, manage and overcome the impact of risk. Our team of experienced professionals understands the nuances of your business and always delivers the outcomes that matter most to your organization. Our story is one of strategic decision making, innovation, commitment to quality, and delivering excellent service. With these, Gallagher Bassett provides a unique suite of cla

1 visas139 jobs

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

We want the best possible candidates to apply for jobs with Kirklees Council. To do this we widely advertise our vacancies and offer a modern, fair recruitment procedure. We strongly believe that Kirklees Council is a good employer, providing excellent terms and conditions to our employees. All we ask in return is that you give us your best in helping us provide high quality services to people who live or work in the area, or who come to visit the district. We are a metropolitan single tier au

56 visas121 jobs

Oliver James Associates LimitedAdministrative and support service activities

At Oliver James, we deliver flexible hiring solutions tailored to your business needs across financial services, professional services, commerce & industry. Our relationship-led approach ensures hands-on support from expert consultants and dedicated account managers, helping you secure the right talent for long-term value. Whether you’re filling a confidential leadership role, scaling project teams, or building future capability, our staffing, consulting, and outsourcing services adapt to your

0 visas136 jobs

Towers Watson Limited t/a Willis Towers Watson

At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help you sharpen your strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate your workforce and maximize performance.

112 visas65 jobs

Sedgwick International UKFinancial and insurance activities

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing

18 visas130 jobs

WPP 2005 LimitedProfessional, scientific and technical activities

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities.

13 visas126 jobs

Leonardo UK Ltd

Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also has a commercial presence in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and compa

57 visas114 jobs

Frequently asked questions

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).