Companies sponsoring visas in Manchester (2026)
Manchester has 2,867 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 24 August 2026, including 2,748 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 2,865 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in Manchester | 2,867 |
| Skilled Worker route | 2,748 |
| A-rated licence holders | 2,865 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 127,064 |
Visa routes licensed in Manchester
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 2,748 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 121 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 68 |
| Charity Worker | 45 |
| Religious Worker | 39 |
Manchester sponsors actively hiring on Tarve
Licensed sponsors in Manchester with live vacancies listed on Tarve, ordered by number of open roles at the last register sync (24 August 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point | Skilled Worker | A |
| UK TOGETHER LIMITED | Skilled Worker | A |
| Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Henderson Scott Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care | Skilled Worker | A |
| Marktlink North UK M&A Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Vivify Venues LTD | Skilled Worker | A |
| LTE Group | Skilled Worker | A |
| Manchester City Council | Skilled Worker | A |
| Crystal Ball Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| HSB Engineering Insurance Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Artisan Furniture Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| Autotrader Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Barings Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
Manchester organisations licensed on multiple routes
From the register: organisations in Manchester holding licences across the most visa routes (a wider licence often indicates a larger sponsoring organisation).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Celestial Church Of Christ. Salvation Ark Parish | Charity Worker, Creative Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| The Message Trust | Charity Worker, Creative Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| FaithLife Centre Ministries | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Gurudwara Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| KINGDOM MANDATE CENTRE | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| OMF International | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| The Ramp | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| ALS Customs Services Limited | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Anglican Missionary Congregations(AMC) Headquarters(A.K.A AMC-Church of Restoration Manchester UK) | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Ardmac Performance Contracting Limited | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| BCEGI Construction (UK) Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| CCC Jehovah Emmanuel Parish | Creative Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRISTILERI OLUWA PARISH MANCHESTER | Charity Worker , Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Chinese Alliance Churches Union (UK) | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| City Football Group Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, International Sportsperson, Skilled Worker | A |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in Manchester can sponsor a UK visa?
2,867 organisations based in Manchester hold a worker sponsor licence as of 24 August 2026, out of 127,064 UK-wide. 2,748 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 Manchester 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 Manchester sponsors?
Skilled Worker is the most commonly licensed route in Manchester, held by 2,748 organisations. Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: 121; Tier 2 Ministers of Religion: 68.
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.