UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRScottish Government 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 Scottish Government a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Scottish Government is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Edinburgh, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker, Government Authorised Exchange
- Registered town
- Edinburgh
- Sponsors in Edinburgh
- 1,180
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Scottish Government
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 Scottish Government
- Confirm Scottish Government's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Scottish Government is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker, Government Authorised Exchange as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Scottish Government that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Scottish Government's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Scottish Government 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 Scottish Government sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Scottish Government holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Edinburgh. The licence also covers: Government Authorised Exchange. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Scottish Government hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Scottish Government (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 Scottish Government 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 Edinburgh
023 LTD
10 Europe Limited
1partCarbon Ltd
1ST CHOICE RESOURCE GRP LTD
1st Focus Homecare Ltd
24 RT Limited
More public sector sponsors
Govanhill Baths Community Trust
GOVCONNECT LTD
GOVDELI-UK LIMITED
Governance House for Consulting Training and Development Limited
Governance Ministries
Government Actuary's Department
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.