UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRLondon Borough of Lewisham 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 London Borough of Lewisham a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — London Borough of Lewisham is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Catford, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker, Creative Worker
- Registered town
- Catford
- Sponsors in Catford
- 14
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Finance & professional services
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at London Borough of Lewisham
Based on the finance & professional services 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 | Chief executives and senior officials | £88,100 | £88,100 |
| 1131 | Financial managers and directors | £75,100 | £75,100 |
| 1139 | Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified. | £74,700 | £74,700 |
| 1162 | Senior police officers | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at London Borough of Lewisham
- Confirm London Borough of Lewisham's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. London Borough of Lewisham is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker, Creative Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at London Borough of Lewisham that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through London Borough of Lewisham's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, London Borough of Lewisham 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 London Borough of Lewisham sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — London Borough of Lewisham holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Catford. 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 London Borough of Lewisham hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for London Borough of Lewisham (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 London Borough of Lewisham 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 Catford
Ashley Healthcare Ltd
Brownhill Care Limited
Catford Supermarket ltd T/As Catford Supermarket
CITIMOUNT (CATFORD) LTD
Elizabeth Peters Care Homes Ltd
INTERCESSORS MINISTRIES OF GREAT BRITAIN
More finance & professional services sponsors
Sasa Homes Limited
SASA MUSIC PROMOTIONS LTD
Sasa Sushi Limited
SASANA RAMSI VIHARA
SASH COSMETICS AND HAIR EXTENSIONS LIMITED
sash lounge limited
All finance & professional services sponsors
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.