UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRAberdeen City Council can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English. It has 8 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is Aberdeen City Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Aberdeen City Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Aberdeen, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Aberdeen
- Sponsors in Aberdeen
- 497
- Live sponsored roles
- 8
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Aberdeen City Council
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pupil Support Assistant (ASN) - Orchard Brae School - ABC13917Aberdeen | £25,752 | 16 October 2026 |
| Teacher - Ashley Road School - ABC13957UK | £30,001–£40,000 | 15 October 2026 |
| Relief Cleaner - ABC13068Aberdeen | £28,556 | 7 October 2026 |
| Stone Mason - ABC13581Blairgowrie | £39,162 | 28 September 2026 |
| Planner /Planning Trainee (Development Management) - ABC13816Aberdeen | £36,664 | 27 September 2026 |
Showing 5 of 8 live roles. Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Aberdeen City Council
Based on the public sector sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1258 | Directors in consultancy services | £70,100 | £70,100 |
| 1254 | Waste disposal and environmental services managers | £48,300 | £48,300 |
| 3312 | Police officers (sergeant and below) | £46,900 | £46,900 |
| 1252 | Garage managers and proprietors | £45,600 | £45,600 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at Aberdeen City Council
- Confirm Aberdeen City Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Aberdeen City Council is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Aberdeen City Council that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Aberdeen City Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Aberdeen City Council will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Aberdeen City Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Aberdeen City Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Aberdeen. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Aberdeen City Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 8 live sponsored roles are listed for Aberdeen City Council as of 22 October 2026, from a feed of verified sponsored vacancies. They're shown on this page with links to apply.
- What's the minimum salary Aberdeen City Council must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
Other licensed sponsors in Aberdeen
3Key Homes UK Limited T/as Aaran Central Guesthouse
80:20 Procurement Services Limited
A9 Kerala Food Ltd T/AS Travancore Restaurant
AAB Business & Tax Advisory LLP
AASHIKA LTD
AB11STORES LTD
More public sector sponsors
The New Life in Christ Ministry, The Lord's Parish
The Parochial Church Council of Christ Church Turnham Green
The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Fisherton Anger (St Paul), Salisbury
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Benefice of Totton
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS LINDFIELD
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, BEDWORTH
Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.