Companies sponsoring visas in Derby (2026)
Derby has 516 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 24 August 2026, including 492 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 516 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in Derby | 516 |
| Skilled Worker route | 492 |
| A-rated licence holders | 516 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 127,064 |
Visa routes licensed in Derby
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 492 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 32 |
| Religious Worker | 14 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 11 |
| International Sportsperson | 9 |
Derby sponsors actively hiring on Tarve
Licensed sponsors in Derby with live vacancies listed on Tarve, ordered by number of open roles at the last register sync (24 August 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rolls-Royce plc | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Global Business Mobility: Service Supplier, Skilled Worker | A |
| University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Maya HTT UK Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Quest Global Engineering Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| MHA | Charity Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Castle Donington Surgery | Skilled Worker | A |
| Cooper Parry | Skilled Worker | A |
| Derby College | Skilled Worker | A |
| Rolls-Royce SMR Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
Derby organisations licensed on multiple routes
From the register: organisations in Derby holding licences across the most visa routes (a wider licence often indicates a larger sponsoring organisation).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu Temple Geeta Bhawan | Charity Worker , Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Rolls-Royce plc | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Global Business Mobility: Service Supplier, Skilled Worker | A |
| University of Derby | Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, International Sportsperson, Skilled Worker | A |
| RCCG SOLID ROCK PARISH DERBY | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| THE RHEMA PENTECOSTAL CHURCH-UK | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Toyota | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Affinity Sports Academy Ltd | International Sportsperson, Skilled Worker | A |
| Alstom Engineering and Services Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Amsi Consultancy Services | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Applied Dynamics International Ltd. | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| ARTCORE LIMITED | Charity Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Atlantic Projects Company (UK) Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Belcan International Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Brewer Science Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| BUI LTD | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in Derby can sponsor a UK visa?
516 organisations based in Derby hold a worker sponsor licence as of 24 August 2026, out of 127,064 UK-wide. 492 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 Derby 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 Derby sponsors?
Skilled Worker is the most commonly licensed route in Derby, held by 492 organisations. Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: 32; Religious Worker: 14.
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.