UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRNorwich City 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.
Is Norwich City Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Norwich City Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Norwich, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Norwich
- Sponsors in Norwich
- 405
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Norwich City 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 Norwich City Council
- Confirm Norwich City Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Norwich City 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 Norwich City Council that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Norwich City Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Norwich City 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 Norwich City Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Norwich City Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Norwich. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Norwich City Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Norwich City Council (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 Norwich City 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 Norwich
A phone shop limited
A&J Care Limited
AAR ENTERPRISES LIMITED
AB Newsagent (Norwich) Limited
Acer Prime Law Ltd
Acteon Group Operations (UK) Limited
More public sector sponsors
Chorley Borough Council
CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH, GRACE AND TRUTH MINISTRY, BIRMINGHAM
CHRIST GLOBAL GOSPEL MINISTRY UK
Christian Spiritual Warfare Ministry
City of Doncaster Council
City Of Faith Ministry
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.