UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DREast Lothian 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. It has 10 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is East Lothian Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — East Lothian Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Haddington, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Haddington
- Sponsors in Haddington
- 12
- Live sponsored roles
- 10
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at East Lothian Council
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Family Support Worker - 2 Positions Available - Outreach - EAL13115Haddington | £36,735–£41,078 | 17 October 2026 |
| Social Care Assistant (Nights) - 2 Positions Available - Crookston Care Home - EAL13153Tranent | £20,001–£30,000 | 16 October 2026 |
| Class Teacher - Wallyford Primary School - EAL13162UK | £30,001–£40,000 | 16 October 2026 |
| Cleaner - 2 Positions Available - Cockenzie Primary School - EAL13148UK | £20,001–£30,000 | 16 October 2026 |
| Kitchen Assistant - Crookston Care Home - EAL13134Tranent | £20,001–£30,000 | 16 October 2026 |
Showing 5 of 10 live roles. Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at East Lothian 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 Lothian Council
- Confirm East Lothian Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. East Lothian 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 Lothian 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 Lothian Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, East Lothian 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 Lothian Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — East Lothian Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Haddington. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is East Lothian Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 10 live sponsored roles are listed for East Lothian Council as of 22 October 2026, from a feed of verified sponsored vacancies. They're shown on this page with links to apply.
- What's the minimum salary East Lothian 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 Haddington
AB VENTURES EDINBURGH LTD T/A DAY TODAY
Bengal Tiger Ltd
Cistercian Monastery Nunraw
Clovercare Scotland Ltd
Eric Low Consulting Ltd
Haddington Retail Unit Ltd t/a Shop Smart
More public sector sponsors
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, WALTHAMSTOW
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Luke and Christ Church , Chelsea
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Luke's Redcliffe Gardens
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY BRYANSTON SQUARE WITH ST MARK ST MARYLEBONE
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary with All Saints' Putney
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, ISLINGTON
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.