Companies sponsoring visas in Nottingham (2026)
Nottingham has 1,039 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 15 July 2026, including 993 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 1,037 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in Nottingham | 1,039 |
| Skilled Worker route | 993 |
| A-rated licence holders | 1,037 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 126,736 |
Visa routes licensed in Nottingham
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 993 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 39 |
| International Sportsperson | 24 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 20 |
| Religious Worker | 13 |
Nottingham sponsors actively hiring on Tarve
Licensed sponsors in Nottingham with live vacancies listed on Tarve, ordered by number of open roles at the last register sync (15 July 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Vision Express (UK) Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| EXPERIAN LIMITED | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Primary Integrated Community Services Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| Microlise Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Games Workshop Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| NEMS Community Benefit Services Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC | Skilled Worker | A |
| Nottingham City Council | Skilled Worker | A |
| Deliveries 4 U Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Derby Road Health Centre | Skilled Worker | A |
| Nottingham College | Skilled Worker | A |
| Nova Education Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Solo Support Services Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
Nottingham organisations licensed on multiple routes
From the register: organisations in Nottingham holding licences across the most visa routes (a wider licence often indicates a larger sponsoring organisation).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Karimia Institute | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Muslim Hands | Charity Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| University of Nottingham | Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, International Sportsperson, Skilled Worker | A |
| Aegis Trust | Charity Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| E.ON UK plc | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| EXPERIAN LIMITED | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| GMV NSL Limited | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| the parochial church council of the ecclesiastical parish of nottingham st saviour | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Trent Vineyard | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Al-Hurraya | Charity Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| AL-MADAD TRUST | Charity Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| AVERY DENNISON RETAIL INFORMATION SERVICES UK LIMITED | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Barracuda Networks Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| BCM Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Boots Management Services | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in Nottingham can sponsor a UK visa?
1,039 organisations based in Nottingham hold a worker sponsor licence as of 15 July 2026, out of 126,736 UK-wide. 993 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham sponsors?
Skilled Worker is the most commonly licensed route in Nottingham, held by 993 organisations. Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: 39; International Sportsperson: 24.
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.
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Source & verification
Counts and organisation details are derived mechanically from the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers), last synced 15 July 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.