UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRWest Suffolk College 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 1 live sponsored role listed below.
Is West Suffolk College a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — West Suffolk College is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Bury St Edmunds, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Bury St Edmunds
- Sponsors in Bury St Edmunds
- 99
- Live sponsored roles
- 1
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at West Suffolk College
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Programme Tutor for Plumbing and Domestic HeatingFornham All Saints | £28,158 | 1 October 2026 |
Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at West Suffolk College
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 West Suffolk College
- Confirm West Suffolk College's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. West Suffolk College 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 West Suffolk College that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through West Suffolk College's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, West Suffolk College 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 West Suffolk College sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — West Suffolk College holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Bury St Edmunds. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is West Suffolk College hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 1 live sponsored role is listed for West Suffolk College 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 West Suffolk College 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 Bury St Edmunds
Alvington House Dental Practice
AMOT UK Holdings Limited
Anchor Care and Education Ltd
AOC Resins UK LTD
B & S Farming Limited
Bardwell Sports & Community Club
All sponsors in Bury St Edmunds
More education sponsors
HAMD HOUSE SCHOOL LTD
Hamilton Academy
Hammersmith Academy
Hampden Gurney CE Primary School
HAMPSTEAD HILL SCHOOL LTD
Hampton School
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.