UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRSheffield 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 Sheffield City Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Sheffield City Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Sheffield, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Sheffield
- Sponsors in Sheffield
- 694
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Sheffield 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 Sheffield City Council
- Confirm Sheffield City Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield City Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Sheffield 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 Sheffield City Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Sheffield City Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Sheffield. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Sheffield City Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield
1986 The Kebab Kafe (just halal Kebabs)
1OSD Ltd
34 ST CURRYS LTD
39 WM Limited
A K Grocers & Halal Meat
A M PROPERTIES
More public sector sponsors
Durham County Council
Eagle's Nest Ministry
Earl Shilton Parochial Church Council
East Ayrshire Council
East Devon District Council
East Lothian Council
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.