UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRMoray 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 3 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is Moray Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Moray Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Elgin, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Elgin
- Sponsors in Elgin
- 22
- Live sponsored roles
- 3
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Moray Council
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pupil Support Worker - MOR12318UK | £30,001–£40,000 | 16 October 2026 |
| Accountant - MOR12247Elgin | £40,001–£50,000 | 25 September 2026 |
| Mobile Catering Assistant - Forres ASG Area - MOR12254UK | £20,001–£30,000 | 25 September 2026 |
Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Moray 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 Moray Council
- Confirm Moray Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Moray Council is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Moray Council that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Moray Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Moray 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 Moray Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Moray Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Elgin. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Moray Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 3 live sponsored roles are listed for Moray 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 Moray 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 Elgin
Abbeyside Nursing Home Limited
Ada Turkish Restaurant Limited
ALI-CE EXP LTD
Ashgrove Motor Body Co Ltd
Bothy Bistro Burghead Ltd
BUCCANEER FUELS LIMITED T/A ESSO
More public sector sponsors
The Governors of the Charity for the Relief of the Poor Widows and Children of Clergymen
The Highland Council
The National Council for the Training of Journalists
The New Life in Christ Ministry, The Lord's Parish
The Parochial Church Council of Christ Church Turnham Green
The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Fisherton Anger (St Paul), Salisbury
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.