UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRUniversity of Staffordshire 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 University of Staffordshire a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — University of Staffordshire is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Stoke on Trent, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Stoke on Trent
- Sponsors in Stoke on Trent
- 400
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at University of Staffordshire
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 Staffordshire
- Confirm University of Staffordshire's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. University of Staffordshire is listed as A rating for Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at University of Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, University of Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — University of Staffordshire holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Stoke on Trent. 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 University of Staffordshire hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for University of Staffordshire (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 University of Staffordshire 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 Stoke on Trent
A.T.C Colours Limited
AA & KS LIMITED
AA Painting and Decorators ltd
AARAV COURIER LTD
ABABNEH LTD
Abdul Khaliq T/A MH Autos
All sponsors in Stoke on Trent
More education sponsors
Empower Learning Academy Trust
Enfield County School for Girls
Enfield Grammar School
English And Vocational Academy (EVA) Ltd
English National Ballet School
ENGLOW EDUCATION 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.