Companies sponsoring visas in Sheffield (2026)
Sheffield has 682 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 15 July 2026, including 645 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 681 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in Sheffield | 682 |
| Skilled Worker route | 645 |
| A-rated licence holders | 681 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 126,736 |
Visa routes licensed in Sheffield
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 645 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 26 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 20 |
| International Sportsperson | 18 |
| Religious Worker | 12 |
Sheffield sponsors actively hiring on Tarve
Licensed sponsors in Sheffield with live vacancies listed on Tarve, ordered by number of open roles at the last register sync (15 July 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Exemplar Health Care | Skilled Worker | A |
| Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Primary Care Sheffield | Skilled Worker | A |
| Amodo Design Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| B. Braun Medical UK Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Sheffield Hallam University | Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| Sloan Medical Centre | Skilled Worker | A |
Sheffield organisations licensed on multiple routes
From the register: organisations in Sheffield holding licences across the most visa routes (a wider licence often indicates a larger sponsoring organisation).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ANTIOCH COMMUNITY CHURCH | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Calvary Deliverance Ministries | Charity Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Christ Church Fulwood | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Church Army | Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Redeemed Christian Church of God, Victory Assembly | Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| St Thomas' Church Philadelphia | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| AEGIQ LTD | Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| Agilio Software Bidco Ltd. | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| ANSYS UK Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Arthrex Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Baitul Mukarram Jame Masjid and Islamic Cultural Centre | Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| B. Braun Medical UK Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| British Business Bank | Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| Certara UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| CISDI UK LTD | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in Sheffield can sponsor a UK visa?
682 organisations based in Sheffield hold a worker sponsor licence as of 15 July 2026, out of 126,736 UK-wide. 645 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield sponsors?
Skilled Worker is the most commonly licensed route in Sheffield, held by 645 organisations. Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: 26; Tier 2 Ministers of Religion: 20.
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: 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 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.