UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRNational Museums NI 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 National Museums NI a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — National Museums NI is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Holywood, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Holywood
- Sponsors in Holywood
- 20
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Finance & professional services
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at National Museums NI
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 National Museums NI
- Confirm National Museums NI's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. National Museums NI 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 National Museums NI that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through National Museums NI's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, National Museums NI 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 National Museums NI sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — National Museums NI holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Holywood. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is National Museums NI hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for National Museums NI (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 National Museums NI 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 Holywood
3EN Cloud Ltd
Camphill Community Glencraig
Camphill Community Holywood
Cornerstone Care 212
Dunluce Healthcare Bangor Ltd
energystore Limited
More finance & professional services sponsors
DG Glass Designs Limited
DG Global Forwarding (UK) LTD
DG INDIAN CUISINE LTD
DG INVESTMENTS GROUP LIMITED
DG Motorcycle Services and Repairs LTD
DG Partners Services 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.