UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRBurnley College 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 Burnley College a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Burnley College is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Burnley, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Burnley
- Sponsors in Burnley
- 110
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Burnley College
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 Burnley College
- Confirm Burnley College's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Burnley College 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 Burnley College that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Burnley College's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Burnley College 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 Burnley College sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Burnley College holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Burnley. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Burnley College hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Burnley College (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 Burnley College 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 Burnley
3C HOLDINGS (NW) LTD
Abbey Grange Care Home Ltd
ACCOUNTANT PAL LTD
Advance Social Care Ltd
AGL Legal LTD
AH ENERGY SERVICES LIMITED
More education sponsors
Buckinghamshire New University
Buckswood School
BUDDY BEAR TRUST CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL
Buds Limited T/A Catherine House Day Nursery Schools
Burlington School Limited
Burnt Mill Academy Trust
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.