UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DROrkney Islands 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 6 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is Orkney Islands Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Orkney Islands Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Kirkwall, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Kirkwall
- Sponsors in Kirkwall
- 10
- Live sponsored roles
- 6
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Orkney Islands Council
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Driver/Roadworker 2 - ORK10851Hatston | £30,001–£40,000 | 8 October 2026 |
| Administrative Assistant, Stromness Academy - ORK10864Stromness | £30,001–£40,000 | 7 October 2026 |
| Relief Social Care Worker, Braeburn Court - ORK10827UK | £30,001–£40,000 | 6 October 2026 |
| Registered Manager, Papdale Halls of Residence - ORK10832Kirkwall | £40,001–£50,000 | 25 September 2026 |
| Relief Towage Deckhand/Cook, Scapa Pier - ORK10807St. Ola | £0–£10,000 | 23 September 2026 |
Showing 5 of 6 live roles. Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands Council
- Confirm Orkney Islands Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands Council that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Orkney Islands Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Orkney Islands Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Kirkwall. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Orkney Islands Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 6 live sponsored roles are listed for Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands 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 Kirkwall
AYRE HOTEL (KIRKWALL) LIMITED
Bagerhat Ltd T/A Indian Garden
Hatston Veterinary Centre Limited T/A Flett & Carmichael
Leask Marine Ltd
MAGNUS NORQUAY SHELLFISH LIMITED
NHS Orkney
More public sector sponsors
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen and St Wulstan
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. John the Evangelist, Upper Holloway
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ASCENSION, BALHAM HILL
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE TEAM PARISH OF MORDEN SURREY
The Parochial Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicholas Nottingham
The Parocial Church Council of All Saints Ryde
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.