Question 1

Can managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services get a UK Skilled Worker visa?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services roles fall under SOC 1212 (Medium Skilled), so they qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer will need a sponsor licence and must pay at least the going rate for this occupation. It's on the Immigration Salary List too, so a reduced salary threshold may apply.

Question 2

What salary do managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services need for visa sponsorship?

Accepted Answer

The going rate for Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services (SOC 1212) is £33,400 (£17.13 per hour). Immigration salary list rate applies. Your employer must pay whichever is higher: this going rate or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.

Question 3

What job titles are covered by SOC 1212?

Accepted Answer

SOC 1212 covers a range of managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services roles, including: Cattery and kennel managers and proprietors, Fisheries managers and proprietors, Forestry managers, Livery yard and stud farm managers and proprietors, Racehorse trainers, Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services not elsewhere classified.. Keep in mind that the Home Office matches jobs by duties rather than title alone — two roles with the same title can fall under different SOC codes depending on the actual work involved.

Question 4

How does the Immigration Salary List discount work for managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services?

Accepted Answer

Because Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services (SOC 1212) is on the Immigration Salary List, employers can sponsor workers at a salary 20% below the standard going rate. This discount replaced the old Shortage Occupation List concession in April 2024.

Question 5

Is there a lower salary for new graduates entering managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services roles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you're under 26, a recent graduate, or switching from a Student visa, you count as a "new entrant" and your employer only needs to pay 70% of the going rate (minimum £30,960/year). For Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services, that works out to £25,800. The discount lasts up to four years.

Question 6

Where can I find managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services jobs with UK visa sponsorship?

Accepted Answer

We list Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services roles from companies with a Home Office sponsor licence — scroll down to see what's currently open. You can also search our full jobs database for more visa-sponsored positions across the UK.

SOC 1212 — Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

Visa Eligibility & Salary Requirements

Eligibility Status

Going Rate

Lower Rate (New Entrants)

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Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services Jobs with Visa Sponsorship

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