UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DREdge Hill University 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 Edge Hill University a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Edge Hill University is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Ormskirk, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Ormskirk
- Sponsors in Ormskirk
- 22
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Edge Hill University
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 Edge Hill University
- Confirm Edge Hill University's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Edge Hill University is listed as A rating for Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Edge Hill University that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Edge Hill University's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Edge Hill University 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 Edge Hill University sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Edge Hill University holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Ormskirk. The licence also covers: Government Authorised Exchange. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Edge Hill University hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Edge Hill University (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 Edge Hill University 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 Ormskirk
AR MANAGEMENTCONSULTANTS LIMITED
Armann Trading Ltd
Aughton Surgery
Barn Lodge Veterinary Hospital
BG NICE FOOD LTD T/A GURKHA VILLAGE BAR & GRILL
Burscough Family Practice
More education sponsors
Apollo Education UK Limited
AQA Education
Aquinas Church of England Education Trust
Aquinas College
Aquinas Education Ltd
Arbor Education Partners Ltd
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.