UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRUniversity of Exeter 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 5 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is University of Exeter a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — University of Exeter is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Exeter, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker, Charity Worker, Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, International Sportsperson
- Registered town
- Exeter
- Sponsors in Exeter
- 193
- Live sponsored roles
- 5
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at University of Exeter
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Employment ParalegalExeter | £33,951 | 16 October 2026 |
| Sports Grounds PersonExeter | £28,029 | 2 October 2026 |
| Arts & Culture Programme Manager and Net Centre Cultural ProducerPenryn | £43,482 | 27 September 2026 |
| IT Project ManagerExeter | £43,482 | 26 September 2026 |
| Pastoral MentorExeter | £33,951 | 25 September 2026 |
Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at University of Exeter
Based on the education 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2311 | Higher education teaching professionals | £52,600 | £52,600 |
| 2322 | Education managers | £43,900 | £43,900 |
| 2323 | Education advisers and school inspectors | £42,200 | £42,200 |
| 2329 | Other educational professionals not elsewhere classified | £40,600 | £41,700 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at University of Exeter
- Confirm University of Exeter's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. University of Exeter is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker, Charity Worker, Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, International Sportsperson as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at University of Exeter that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through University of Exeter's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, University of Exeter 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 University of Exeter sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — University of Exeter holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Exeter. The licence also covers: Charity Worker, Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, International Sportsperson. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is University of Exeter hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 5 live sponsored roles are listed for University of Exeter 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 University of Exeter 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 Exeter
3DFORUS Limited
A J Sands Ltd T/A Sands Consultants
A&S 2014 Ltd
A2Z SPICE LTD
Amelia House Residential House
AMS Integrated Solutions Limited
More education sponsors
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
SISHIRE EDUCATION CONSULTANCY LTD
SK SPORTS AND EDUCATION LIMITED
SKILLS 4 EDUCATION LTD
Skills and Education Group
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.