Companies sponsoring visas in Bradford (2026)
Bradford has 736 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 24 August 2026, including 701 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 735 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in Bradford | 736 |
| Skilled Worker route | 701 |
| A-rated licence holders | 735 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 127,064 |
Visa routes licensed in Bradford
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 701 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 23 |
| Religious Worker | 16 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 10 |
| International Sportsperson | 9 |
Bradford sponsors actively hiring on Tarve
Licensed sponsors in Bradford with live vacancies listed on Tarve, ordered by number of open roles at the last register sync (24 August 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Ajax Minerva Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Airedale Catering Equipment Group Limited T/A The Airedale Group | Skilled Worker | A |
| Yorkshire Building Society | Skilled Worker | A |
Bradford organisations licensed on multiple routes
From the register: organisations in Bradford holding licences across the most visa routes (a wider licence often indicates a larger sponsoring organisation).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BorgWarner Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Faizan-e-Madina Bradford | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| HCJB-UK Limited | Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Mercy Foundation CIO Al Manaar | Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Newjoy International Gospel Church | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Umm ul Qura Foundation CIO | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| University of Bradford | Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| AGAPE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE | Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| ALAMIN SPIRITUAL CENTRE | Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Alatas UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Ark Mission Church Bradford (Revival Centre) | Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Bradford Bulls 2017 Ltd | International Sportsperson, Skilled Worker | A |
| Bradford City Football Club | International Sportsperson, Skilled Worker | A |
| CHARITY RIGHT | Charity Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Denso Marston Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in Bradford can sponsor a UK visa?
736 organisations based in Bradford hold a worker sponsor licence as of 24 August 2026, out of 127,064 UK-wide. 701 of them are licensed on the Skilled Worker route. Source: Tarve analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors.
How do I check if a Bradford employer is a licensed sponsor?
Search the official gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers), or use Tarve — every job on Tarve is matched against the register automatically, and the Tarve Chrome extension checks any job page you visit as you browse.
Which visa route is most common among Bradford sponsors?
Skilled Worker is the most commonly licensed route in Bradford, held by 701 organisations. Tier 2 Ministers of Religion: 23; Religious Worker: 16.
Does being on the sponsor register mean a company is hiring visa candidates?
No. A licence means the organisation is approved to sponsor eligible roles — it does not mean it currently has vacancies or will sponsor any particular role. Check live vacancies and the salary rules for the specific occupation before applying.
Keep exploring: browse live visa-sponsored jobs · list of companies that can sponsor a visa in the UK · SOC codes with salary (going rates) · 2026 salary thresholds · all cities & routes
Source & verification
Counts and organisation details are derived mechanically from the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers), last synced 24 August 2026. The register changes frequently — an organisation’s status can change at any time. Tarve is an independent information service, not a regulated immigration adviser; always confirm the current register entry on gov.uk.