UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DREast Devon District 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 East Devon District Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — East Devon District Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Honiton, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Honiton
- Sponsors in Honiton
- 12
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at East Devon District 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 East Devon District Council
- Confirm East Devon District Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. East Devon District 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 East Devon District Council that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through East Devon District Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, East Devon District 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 East Devon District Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — East Devon District Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Honiton. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is East Devon District Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for East Devon District 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 East Devon District 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 Honiton
Absolute Care South West Ltd
Andrew Leonard Cooke & Phillip Andrew Cooke
Future Industrial Services Limited
Hembury Fort House
Honiton Surgery
M.G.Webber West Country Grown Ltd
More public sector sponsors
The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales
The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales "The Bar Council"
The Governors of the Charity for the Relief of the Poor Widows and Children of Clergymen
The Highland Council
The National Council for the Training of Journalists
The New Life in Christ Ministry, The Lord's Parish
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.