UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DREssex County 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 14 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is Essex County Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Essex County Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Chelmsford, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker, Government Authorised Exchange
- Registered town
- Chelmsford
- Sponsors in Chelmsford
- 235
- Live sponsored roles
- 14
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Essex County Council
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ICT Business Support and Digital Adoption OfficerBraintree | £30,000–£39,999 | 16 October 2026 |
| S106 and Monitoring OfficerMaldon | £50,000–£59,999 | 16 October 2026 |
| Senior Practitioner - Family Support and Protection, South EssexPitsea | £48,205–£57,988 | 14 October 2026 |
| Adults Social Worker - Older Adults Mental HealthMaldon | £50,000–£59,999 | 13 October 2026 |
| Music Service Area ManagerWillows Green | £36,406–£42,830 | 11 October 2026 |
Showing 5 of 14 live roles. Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Essex County 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 Essex County Council
- Confirm Essex County Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Essex County Council is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker, Government Authorised Exchange as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Essex County Council that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Essex County Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Essex County 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 Essex County Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Essex County Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Chelmsford. 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 Essex County Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 14 live sponsored roles are listed for Essex County 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 Essex County 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 Chelmsford
11Plus Teacher Ltd
5Y Technology Limited
A&M Catering Services Ltd, T/A A&M Catering
AA FOODS CHELMSFORD LIMITED
Abbey Services limited
ABOVE DIFFERENCE LTD
More public sector sponsors
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Fetcham
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GLEADLESS VALLEY
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, HOUNSLOW
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LEYTON ST CATHERINE AND ST PAUL
the parochial church council of the ecclesiastical parish of nottingham st saviour
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.