HAYS: visa sponsorship and 106 live sponsored jobs (2026)
HAYS is a licensed UK visa sponsor. The register lists it as Hays PLC, in London, licensed for Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker with an A rating . As of 31 October 2026 it has 106 live jobs on Tarve, each matched to this register entry. Source: gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers), checked 31 October 2026.
| Sponsor licence | On the register (31 October 2026) |
| Routes licensed | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker |
| Rating | A rating |
| Registered town | London · all sponsors in London |
| Live sponsored jobs | 106 (Belfast, Northern Ireland 14, UK 13, London, UK 3) |
| Companies House | 02150950 (HAYS PLC) |
| Sector | Recruitment |
| Size | 10,000-15,000 employees |
| Website | hays.co.uk |
Hays is an active recruitment business headquartered in London, providing hiring and workforce support to help professionals progress their careers and organisations secure talent. Backed by over 50 years of success, the company operates on a global scale with a workforce of nearly 10,000 people across 30 countries. Ha
Latest sponsored jobs at HAYS
- Finance AssistantThe Haugh, Elgin · £27000 · posted 31 Oct 2026
- Damp, Mould & Disrepair ManagerGlascote, Tamworth · posted 29 Oct 2026
- Gas EngineerUK · posted 28 Oct 2026 · SOC 2129
- Quantity SurveyorMagherafelt, Northern Ireland · £50000 · posted 27 Oct 2026 · SOC 2453
- Leasehold ManagerTrowse, Norwich · £45636.2 · posted 26 Oct 2026
What HAYS hires on the Skilled Worker route
Occupation codes on its live jobs, with the gov.uk going rate for each (the minimum is the higher of the going rate and £41,700).
| SOC code | Occupation | Going rate | Live jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2129 | Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified | £46,100 | 13 |
| 2453 | Quantity surveyors | £48,600 | 5 |
| 2440 | Business and financial project management professionals | £56,500 | 4 |
| 2421 | Chartered and certified accountants | £49,200 | 3 |
| 1131 | Financial managers and directors | £75,100 | 3 |
| 1121 | Production managers and directors in manufacturing | £55,000 | 3 |
| 3571 | Human resources and industrial relations officersTSL | £33,400 | 3 |
| 2127 | Engineering project managers and project engineers | £51,900 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Does HAYS sponsor UK work visas?
Yes. Hays PLC appears on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors with a licence for Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker (A rating), checked on 31 October 2026. A licence means the organisation can sponsor eligible roles; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job.
How many visa-sponsored jobs does HAYS have right now?
HAYS has 106 live jobs on Tarve as of 31 October 2026, each matched to the company's register entry, mostly in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
What is the minimum salary for a sponsored job at HAYS?
It depends on the occupation code. HAYS's most common live code is 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified), with a going rate of £46,100 a year; a new Skilled Worker application must pay the higher of that and the £41,700 general threshold.
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Source: gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers), compared daily by Tarve; licence data as of 31 October 2026. Live jobs are those on Tarve matched to this register entry on 2 November 2026. A licence shows the organisation may sponsor eligible roles; whether it sponsors a given role is its decision. Tarve is an independent information service, not a regulated immigration adviser. All employers: UK sponsors hiring now.