UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRKirklees Metropolitan 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 1 live sponsored role listed below.
Is Kirklees Metropolitan Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Kirklees Metropolitan Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Huddersfield, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Creative Worker, Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Huddersfield
- Sponsors in Huddersfield
- 318
- Live sponsored roles
- 1
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Kirklees Metropolitan Council
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Service Manager - Family Help TeamDewsbury | £50,000–£59,999 | 22 September 2026 |
Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Kirklees Metropolitan 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 Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Confirm Kirklees Metropolitan Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Kirklees Metropolitan Council is listed as A rating for Creative Worker, Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Kirklees Metropolitan Council that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Kirklees Metropolitan Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Kirklees Metropolitan 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 Kirklees Metropolitan Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Kirklees Metropolitan Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Huddersfield. The licence also covers: Creative Worker. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Kirklees Metropolitan Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 1 live sponsored role is listed for Kirklees Metropolitan 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 Kirklees Metropolitan 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 Huddersfield
A TO Z DISCOUNT STORE LIMITED
A2Z Bathrooms & Tiles Limited
AASIA AHMED
Abd AlRahman Alisha T/a Bismillah Takeaway
ABILITY OPTIONS LTD
Able Care Huddersfield Ltd
More public sector sponsors
Oldham Council
Orkney Islands Council
Oxfordshire County Council
Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety
Parochial Church Council of Christ Church Westbourne
Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist Upper Norwood
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.