Visa Sponsors in Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities
This section groups professional and knowledge-based services, including law, accountancy, management consulting, architecture, engineering design, scientific research and advertising. It is a strong sponsoring area, with roles such as solicitors, consultants, research scientists, architects and design engineers. Employers sponsor mainly through the Skilled Worker route, and many of these professions sit comfortably above the skill and salary levels.
There are 13,901 licensed visa sponsors in professional, scientific & technical activities, with 12,165 live jobs between them. Sponsor figures come from the official Home Office register and are updated daily.
Top hiring sponsors in professional, scientific & technical activities
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Accenture (UK) Limited
Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organisations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process
FACEBOOK UK LTD
Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
Our technologies help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive and intelligent experiences like virtual reality, wearables and AI to help build the next evolution in social
HSBC Holdings plc
Opening up a world of opportunity for our customers, investors, ourselves and the planet.
We're a financial services organisation that serves more than 40 million customers, ranging from individual savers and investors to some of the world’s biggest companies and governments. Our network covers 58 countries and territories, and we’re here to use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up a world of opportunity for our customers.
HSBC is listed on the London, Hong
PRIORY GROUP LIMITED
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK.
We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible.
We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites.
We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome
Mitchells & Butlers PLC
Established in 1898, we're one of the largest operators of restaurants, pubs and bars in the UK, providing a wide choice of eating and drinking-out experiences through our well-known brands and delivering great service, quality and value for money to our guests.
SSE Plc
The UK & Ireland's clean energy champion. We’re investing more than ever before in a cleaner, more affordable and more secure energy system. We are creating and supporting thousands of good jobs.
We power change.
OVE ARUP & PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. As a global consultancy with extensive technical and advisory expertise, we bring a Total Design approach to our work with our clients. This is how we shape a better world.
ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED
We are a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.
Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
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BP plc
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HCL Technologies UK Limited
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Pu
JD SPORTS FASHION PLC
Founded in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, JD Group has grown into a leading global omni-channel retailer in Sports Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms. Our diverse and dedicated teams operate across a portfolio of renowned retail brands in multiple international markets.
Listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1996 and a proud member of the FTSE100 since 2019, JD Group continues to expand both in the UK and globally driven by a commitment to innovation, excellence, and possibil
AstraZeneca UK Limited
We're transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. For more information, visit www.astrazeneca.com.
Community Guidelines: bit.ly/2MgAcio
HALLMARK CARE HOMES GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we live for every moment.
In each of our 23 homes, our teams across lifestyle, nursing, hospitality, housekeeping, care, admin, customer relationship management, gardening and maintenance all work together to set the standard for exceptional resident experiences.
As a family-owned business, we live by our values to create a distinct team culture of openness and unity. So, from the moment you join our team you’ll feel like a valued part of the family – because tha
National Grid plc
We power the lives of millions of people across Britain, New York and Massachusetts, moving energy from where it’s made to the communities that need it, every single day.
In the UK, people connect with the electricity they need to live, work, build and play through our cables and wires. And in the US, we deliver electricity and gas to families and businesses in the states we call home.
We're leading the way to a new energy era, building and operating the next generation of networks to unleash
ALTEN LTD
We are a leading Engineering and IT consultancy operating across all sectors in 30 different countries.
Whatever you need, we make it happen.
What do we do and why?
At ALTEN we know that the work of our clients is essential to the future, and we want to have a positive impact on the challenges facing our society and environment.
We therefore aim to enable them to sustainably build the world of tomorrow.
This purpose unites passionate, diligent, ambitious, and agile engineers – all committe
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO P.L.C.
We are BAT, a leading global consumer goods company driven by a clear purpose: to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
Founded in 1902, we’ve grown into a truly international business, operating across six continents with a presence in over 180 markets. Our strategic ambition is to become a predominantly smokeless business by 2035**, helping adult smokers transition to scientifically substantiated, reduced-risk*† alternatives.
With a powerful portfolio of global brands, a f
CVS Group Plc
Established in 1999, CVS Group is a leading provider of integrated veterinary services with around 500 practices throughout the UK and Australia.
CVS is built upon recommending and providing the best clinical care every time and we believe this is what drives the success of our practices. We aim to deliver the highest standard of healthcare and empower our colleagues to make the right clinical decisions for our patients.
Alongside around 500 practices we provide great facilities and equipment
GSK Plc
We are uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Our community guidelines: https://gsk.to/socialmedia
PizzaExpress Group Limited
PizzaExpress is the place for everyone who loves pizza to bring their personality and be their true self. We hire people with passion and individuality, who love creating our handcrafted pizza and providing epic service for our customers. At PizzaExpress, you own your career journey. We’ll work with you to help shape your experience, so that it’s always right for you.
60 years ago, we brought pizza to the U.K. and started our nation’s love affair with pizza. With our kitchens at the heart of o
Seabury Securities (UK) Limited
Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organisations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process
Accenture Song Brand UK Limited
Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organisations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process
Dunelm Group PLC
We’re here to help create the joy of truly feeling at home. Now and for the generations to come.
Home isn’t just a place, it’s a feeling too. We believe truly feeling at home is one of the greatest joys in life.
We’ve come a long way in just over 40 years, from a stall on Leicester Market to over 200 stores, 100,000 products sold online, our own distribution and home delivery network, manufacturing centre, and customer care centre.
We want our customers to love the Dunelm experience, provide
MEDIVET GROUP LIMITED
We are Medivet.
Where exceptional veterinary care is at the heart of everything we do. Our community is dedicated to providing outstanding care for pets while supporting and valuing the people who make it possible. At Medivet, we’re not just focused on animal health; we’re committed to nurturing a workplace that champions both our people and the pets they care for.
Discover why Medivet is a unique and rewarding place to build your career in veterinary care.
Ready to join our community? Appl
EDF ENERGY LAKE LIMITED
EDF is leading the charge towards An Electric Britain to help make energy more affordable and sustainable.
Our nuclear power stations have powered UK homes with low-carbon electricity for 50 years, and we're currently building a new project at Hinkley Point C.
But we’re not stopping there.
We're also investing in wind, solar, and battery storage technology, and helping customers electrify their homes and businesses with low-carbon tech like heat pumps and electric vehicles. Join us in buildin
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Frequently asked questions
Which professional, scientific and technical companies sponsor UK visas?
Law and accountancy firms, consultancies, architecture and engineering practices and research organisations all sponsor here. Filter the live register to professional, scientific and technical activities to see which are hiring.
What visa do I need to work in consulting, law or research in the UK?
The Skilled Worker visa covers most of these professions, requiring a licensed sponsor and a salary at or above the going rate for the occupation. Leading researchers and academics may instead qualify for the Global Talent route, which does not need a job offer.
Are research scientist roles eligible for sponsorship?
Research and development roles across science and engineering are eligible for the Skilled Worker route, and many count as skilled occupations. Established or promising research leaders can also apply through Global Talent, so scientists have more than one sponsorship path depending on their career stage.
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