UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRHeriot-Watt 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. It has 3 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is Heriot-Watt University a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Heriot-Watt University is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in EDINBURGH, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- EDINBURGH
- Sponsors in EDINBURGH
- 1,180
- Live sponsored roles
- 3
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Heriot-Watt University
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in High-Dimensional Quantum PhotonicsHermiston | £48,337 | 16 October 2026 |
| Landscape GardenerKilmarnock | — | 3 October 2026 |
| Assistant Professor in EconomicsHermiston | £47,389 | 25 September 2026 |
Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Heriot-Watt 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 Heriot-Watt University
- Confirm Heriot-Watt University's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Heriot-Watt 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 Heriot-Watt University that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Heriot-Watt University's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Heriot-Watt 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 Heriot-Watt University sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Heriot-Watt University holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to EDINBURGH. 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 Heriot-Watt University hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 3 live sponsored roles are listed for Heriot-Watt University 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 Heriot-Watt 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 EDINBURGH
023 LTD
10 Europe Limited
1partCarbon Ltd
1ST CHOICE RESOURCE GRP LTD
1st Focus Homecare Ltd
24 RT Limited
More education sponsors
St Christopher's School (Hampstead) Ltd
St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust
St Columba's College
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
St Davids International Education Limited
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
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.