UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRStaffordshire County 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 9 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is Staffordshire County Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Staffordshire County Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Stafford, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Stafford
- Sponsors in Stafford
- 110
- Live sponsored roles
- 9
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Staffordshire County Council
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Graduated Approach LeadUK | £0–£5 | 14 October 2026 |
| Senior Lawyer ContractsHyde Lea | £66,762 | 11 October 2026 |
| Day Service AssistantCross Heath | £27,444 | 11 October 2026 |
| Registration OfficerBroomhill | £29,014 | 11 October 2026 |
| Nature Recovery Project ManagerUK | £46,579–£50,908 | 2 October 2026 |
Showing 5 of 9 live roles. Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Staffordshire County 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 Staffordshire County Council
- Confirm Staffordshire County Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Staffordshire County 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 Staffordshire County Council that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Staffordshire County Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Staffordshire County 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 Staffordshire County Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Staffordshire County Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Stafford. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Staffordshire County Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 9 live sponsored roles are listed for Staffordshire County 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 Staffordshire County 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 Stafford
2 CARERS LTD
A-Z MOTOR SPARES (STAFFORD) LIMITED
A. HAK UK Limited
Akroates Health Care Limited
Allett Limited
Alliss Convenience Store
More public sector sponsors
Coventry City Council
Cube Content Governance Ltd.
Cumberland Council
CUMBRIA COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Dacorum Borough Council
DELEGATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF CATALONIA TO THE UNITED KINGDOM LTD
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.