UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRSDG 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 SDG a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — SDG is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Armagh, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Armagh
- Sponsors in Armagh
- 40
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Finance & professional services
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at SDG
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 SDG
- Confirm SDG's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. SDG 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 SDG that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through SDG's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, SDG 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 SDG sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — SDG holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Armagh. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is SDG hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for SDG (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 SDG 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 Armagh
A W Control Systems Ltd
AIC Group
Alice Blu Aero Ltd
Armagh City Hotel Limited
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
Armagh Timber Products Ltd
More finance & professional services sponsors
Evans Randall Advisors Limited
Evanshaw Ltd (Registered Address)
Evantic Capital Partners LLP
Evara E Bikes Ltd
EVARA INTERIOR DESIGN LIMITED
Evari Group 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.