UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRBangor University 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.
Is Bangor University a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Bangor University is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Bangor, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker, Government Authorised Exchange
- Registered town
- Bangor
- Sponsors in Bangor
- 60
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Bangor University
Based on the education 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2311 | Higher education teaching professionals | £52,600 | £52,600 |
| 2322 | Education managers | £43,900 | £43,900 |
| 2323 | Education advisers and school inspectors | £42,200 | £42,200 |
| 2329 | Other educational professionals not elsewhere classified | £40,600 | £41,700 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at Bangor University
- Confirm Bangor University's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Bangor University is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker, Government Authorised Exchange as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Bangor University that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Bangor University's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Bangor University 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 Bangor University sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Bangor University holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Bangor. The licence also covers: Government Authorised Exchange. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Bangor University hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Bangor University (as of 22 October 2026). A licence means the company can sponsor, not that it is hiring — check its careers page directly.
- What's the minimum salary Bangor University 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 Bangor
A-STAR MOBILE FONE LIMITED
Anheddau Cyf
Archaeolog Brython Archaeology CYF
Asha Tandoori Indian Take Away
Assemblies of God (Bangor) Pentecostal Church
Ballyholme Dental Practice
More education sponsors
Waltham Forest College
Waltham International College Ltd
Walworth After-School Club Limited
Warminster School
Warrington & Vale Royal College
Warriors TMA Academy Limited
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.