UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRLancaster 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 1 live sponsored role listed below.
Is Lancaster University a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Lancaster University is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Lancaster, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker, Government Authorised Exchange
- Registered town
- Lancaster
- Sponsors in Lancaster
- 79
- Live sponsored roles
- 1
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Lancaster University
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Chef de PartieBailrigg | £24,215–£26,093 | 29 September 2026 |
Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Lancaster 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 Lancaster University
- Confirm Lancaster University's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Lancaster University 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 Lancaster University that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Lancaster University's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Lancaster 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 Lancaster University sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Lancaster University holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Lancaster. 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 Lancaster University hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 1 live sponsored role is listed for Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster
A&T Trained Dogs Limited
Agsenze Limited
Animal Think Tank
Ark Consultants UK Ltd
Ascentis
ASKAM CIVIL ENGINEERING LTD
More education sponsors
Reigate Grammar School
Rendcomb College
Repton School
Resolve Education Ltd
RESULTS EDUCATION
Richard Challoner School
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.