UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DREast Coast 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 East Coast College a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — East Coast College is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Lowestoft, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Lowestoft
- Sponsors in Lowestoft
- 40
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at East Coast 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 East Coast College
- Confirm East Coast College's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. East Coast 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 East Coast College that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through East Coast College's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, East Coast 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 East Coast College sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — East Coast College holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Lowestoft. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is East Coast College hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for East Coast 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 East Coast 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 Lowestoft
Al-Habib Food Ltd
Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries
Andaman Surgery
Awaze Vacation Rentals Ltd
B Vasanthan Limited
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)
More education sponsors
Ormiston Park Academy
Ormiston Rivers Academy
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Ormiston Victory Academy
Orwell Multi Academy Trust
Orwell Park School
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.