SOC 1161 — Officers in armed forces
SOC 2020 Code 1161 — Ineligible
Officers in armed forces (SOC 1161) does not currently qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The government considers it below the skill level needed for the Skilled Worker route. That said, there are closely related roles that do qualify — see below.
Visa Eligibility & Salary Requirements
Eligibility Status
Not eligible. This occupation falls below the skill level threshold for the Skilled Worker route.
What This Means for You
Roles classified under SOC 1161 fall below the RQF Level 6 skill threshold required for new Skilled Worker visa applications. This means employers cannot sponsor new overseas workers for this specific occupation code.
If you're interested in this field, you have a few options:
- Check the eligible alternative occupation codes listed below — some closely related roles do qualify
- Explore other visa routes that may not require employer sponsorship
- Search for roles under eligible SOC codes in a similar field
Eligible Alternatives in This Field
While SOC 1161 is not eligible, these related occupations in the same field qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship:
Related Job Titles
- Army officers
- Royal Air Force officers
- Royal Marines officers
- Royal Navy officers
- Officers in armed forces not elsewhere classified.
Officers in armed forces Jobs with Visa Sponsorship
Regional Revenue Leader - UK We are seeking a senior commercial leader to drive revenue growth across the UK for a fast-growing digital learning business. This is a high-impact, quota-carrying leadership role responsible for scaling regional revenue across new business, retention, and expansion. You will lead and develop commercial teams across Sales, SDR, and Customer Success, while shaping and executing go-to-market strategies tailored to the UK market. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver reg
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Chief Medical Officer team at the RUH, Bath. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our fantastic team and help us make a positive difference for our staff and patients. Working with our Interim Chief Medical Officer, and Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Safety and Clinical Effectiveness you will provide leadership on the Clinical Strategy and all medical and dental workforce issues, through professional assurance, leadership
New Opportunity to take your career to the next level Are you a leader in the MCL Property Claims space looking for your next challenge ? Join our talented and dynamic team. You will based within commuting distance of London Job purpose: To carry out the loss adjusting of High Net Worth, Major Loss and other complex claims including subsidence and escape of oil.
Joining English National Ballet, you will find a community of artists, musicians, theatre and costume craftspeople, creatives, business and administration professionals, all working together to achieve a common goal: to open up the possibilities of ballet, to move more people in more ways. We are a multi-skilled, multi-cultural, open and inclusive organisation and we place a high value on diversity and diversity of thought in our teams. About the role English National Ballet is seeking an experi
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK. This is an exciting time to join the Integrated Commissioning Team at Plymouth City Council. Our team supports the commissioning of services for vulnerable adults, children and families in the city. We are a strong, inclusive and friendly team and have a supportive, open and honest culture and value opportunities to do things differently. We are looking for peopl
Are you a registered nurse with a passion for, and experience of, providing relationship-centred dementia care? Dorset Healthcare in collaboration with Dementia UK are looking to recruit a registered nurse (RN, RNMH, RNLD) to join the Purbeck Admiral Nurse service based in Wareham Dorset. Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who work with and support people with dementia and their families who have complex needs. Under the supervision of the Band 7 Admiral Nurse, you will provide speci
The Role Shape the future of a world‑leading business school through transformational philanthropy London Business School (LBS) is seeking an experienced and ambitious Director of Major Giving to lead one of the most significant major gifts programmes in UK higher education. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in delivering a £200m+ fundraising ambition and to build enduring relationships that will shape the School’s global impact for generations to come. Reporting to th
How You'll Make a Difference Joining the Partnerships and Commissioning Service as a Commissioning Officer, you will be part of a brand new team focused on delivering our Commissioning Transformation Programme. Role This is a key role at the heart of shaping how we work with our communities, providers and system partners to deliver a high quality, sustainable and people-centred service. As part of this small team, you will be be leading on delivery on one of the following three key themes: Fair
How You'll Make a Difference As a Commissioning Officer, you will be joining the Partnerships and Commissioning Service as part of the Market Management sub-service. Working as part of this small team, you will support colleagues to complete reviews, assist with information gathering for contract performance and take forward performance management conversations. Being an ambitious and collaborative commissioner, you will ensure high quality meaningful services are delivered across our communitie
An exciting part‑time opportunity has arisen at King’s Mill Hospital for an experienced Medical Photographer to play a key role in delivering a high‑quality medical photography, teledermatology, and ophthalmic imaging service. This senior position is ideal for someone who combines advanced clinical photography skills with confident leadership and a passion for service development. You will provide specialist clinical imaging across teledermatology, ophthalmic imaging, dental, and surgical photog
Related Occupation Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
Not under SOC 1161. Officers in armed forces is classified as Ineligible, which doesn't meet the requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship right now. That said, some closely related occupation codes in the same field are eligible — have a look at the related codes section on this page.
This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.