UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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.
Is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Bournemouth, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Bournemouth
- Sponsors in Bournemouth
- 253
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
- Confirm Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Bournemouth. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth
29 Spices
3 Sided Cube (UK) Ltd
7am Limited
A.R.M TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
AAP INVESTMENTS LIMITED T/A Hop Inn
Abacus Care Solutions LTD
More public sector sponsors
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Southwark Council
Spelthorne Borough Council
St Helen Bishopsgate Parochial Church Council
St.Helens Council
Staffordshire County Council
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.