Best UK Companies That Offer Visa Sponsorship Jobs (2025 Edition)

Relocating to the United Kingdom for work is more than just a change of scenery; it can be a defining chapter in one’s professional and personal life. Every year, thousands of skilled individuals from different countries successfully migrate to the UK in pursuit of better opportunities, exposure to advanced industries, and a higher standard of living. The UK remains a global hub for education, finance, technology, and healthcare, attracting experts and graduates who wish to contribute to. and benefit from its dynamic economy. With a stable job market, high demand for skilled workers, and the possibility of long-term residency, the UK has become one of the top destinations for international professionals seeking global career growth.

One of the most structured and legitimate routes to achieving this dream is through UK visa sponsorship. This system allows qualified foreign professionals to work for a licensed British employer who is authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS). Through this pathway, individuals can obtain a Skilled Worker Visa or Health and Care Worker Visa, depending on their field of expertise. Unlike student or temporary visas, this route is employment-based and comes with long-term stability, competitive pay, and even a path toward permanent residency (Indefinite Leave to Remain). For many, it’s the ultimate stepping stone toward building a successful career abroad while enjoying access to the UK’s healthcare, infrastructure, and multicultural environment.

However, the sponsorship process has become increasingly selective in recent years. The UK government has tightened immigration policies, raised minimum salary thresholds, and revoked hundreds of licences from companies that failed to meet compliance standards. This means that not every job advertised as “visa sponsorship available” is genuine or trustworthy. To secure a legitimate and well-paying offer, applicants must focus on reputable, financially stable organisations that have a consistent history of sponsoring foreign workers. Choosing the right employer is not just about landing a job—it’s about ensuring your immigration status, long-term stability, and professional safety are secure.

That’s where this comprehensive guide comes in. Let’s take a look at the ten of the best and most reliable companies in the UK that actively offer visa sponsorship to international candidates. Each section offers a deep dive into what the company does, why it hires globally, the types of roles it typically offers, expected salary ranges, and what applicants need to know before applying. Whether you’re a nurse, data analyst, engineer, accountant, or IT professional, this guide will help you identify the right UK employers to target and the opportunities that can truly transform your career path.

1. NHS (National Health Service) Trusts

The UK’s largest single employer network, the National Health Service (NHS) and its many Trusts across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, are perennial sponsors of international talent.

What they do: The NHS encompasses hospitals, community health services, mental health services, and allied health professions. Many acute hospitals, major teaching hospitals, and community trusts recruit from overseas for clinical roles like nurses, physiotherapists, biomedical scientists, occupational therapists, and more. They also recruit for non-clinical roles: IT, data analytics, project management, and digital transformation.

The UK suffers from chronic staffing shortages in healthcare, especially in nursing and allied health professions. Because the Skilled Worker visa route allows them to bring in qualified staff from overseas, many NHS organisations maintain a sponsorship licence to support this. They are familiar with migration processes.

Registered Nurse (various bands), Biomedical Scientist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Healthcare Support Worker (where the salary meets thresholds), IT/Data Analyst in a hospital, Digital Transformation Manager in a hospital trust.

What you should know:

Because many roles, especially in clinical fields, are regulated professions, you’ll often need a UK-recognised qualification and registration (for example, Nursing & Midwifery Council registration for nurses).
Ensure the role’s offered salary meets the Skilled Worker visa requirements (which are higher now).
Check the specific Trust offering the role is listed on the current UK Government’s sponsorship register and has an A-rating.
Be aware of relocation logistics: moving to the UK involves finding accommodation, registering with a GP, and potentially shifting across regions (London vs provincial differences in cost of living).

2. PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers United Kingdom)

A leading global professional services firm, PwC UK operates audit, tax, advisory, consulting, technology, and risk businesses across the UK.

What they do: PwC supports large clients, major corporations, governments, and public bodies on strategy, consulting, technology transformation, risk management, and audit. Their UK arm hires graduates, experienced hires, and specialist talent (cloud, data science, cyber, M&A, regulatory risk).

Professional services firms like PwC need international talent to stay competitive, especially in tech and data. They have established global recruitment pipelines that include visa sponsorship for qualified candidates. They know how to handle the Home Office processes, making them a safe choice for international applicants.

Technology Consultant (cloud, data, AI), Auditing Consultant, Risk & Regulatory Manager, Cyber Security Specialist, Business Analyst, Data Scientist.

What you should know:

These firms often expect strong academic credentials, excellent English language skills, and sometimes professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CISA, ACCA).
The competition is intense; it’s not just about the visa; you must also demonstrate that you meet their high standards.
Salaries tend to be higher, which is good for visa compliance, but sometimes means higher experience expectations.

3. Deloitte

Another major player in the “Big Four” professional services world, Deloitte UK offers consulting, audit, tax, technology, and strategy services.

What they do: They work with large, complex clients across financial services, the public sector, energy, technology, and consulting. Their UK operation often hires for global delivery, digital transformation, strategy, and analytics.

Similar to PwC, Deloitte needs top international talent. Visas are simply part of their recruitment toolkit. Because they regularly hire skilled workers from overseas, they are experienced in sponsorship and immigration compliance.

Typical roles: Technology Consultant (DevOps, cloud, cyber), Strategy & Analytics Consultant, Audit & Assurance Senior, Risk Advisory Specialist, Digital Transformation Lead.

What you should know:

You’ll often be based in London, though you may also have options elsewhere in the UK; London cost of living is a major factor.
The “skilled worker” roles will usually require you to pass the firm’s rigorous interview process, including case studies, technical assessments, or coding tests (if tech).
Because visa sponsorship adds cost and complexity for the employer, they will expect you to commit and perform at a high level from the outset.

4. EY (Ernst & Young)

EY is a global professional services firm with a strong UK presence in audit, tax, consulting, strategy, technology, and transactions.

What they do: EY UK serves corporate clients (from mid-market to global giants) and they have specialist divisions in technology, cyber security, digital, transaction advisory, forensic services, and more.

To bring in experts and high-calibre staff when domestic supply cannot meet demand. They maintain licences for sponsoring overseas candidates, making them a credible option.

Cyber Security Consultant, Technology Advisory Senior, Data & Analytics Lead, Forensic Accountant, M&A Advisory Manager, Software Developer for internal/consulting tools.

What you should know:

Global mobility is often part of the deal; if you join as an international hire, you may be expected to travel or work cross-border.
The visa route means they expect commitment, so changing jobs early may reflect poorly.
Opportunities may be advertised as “international hire welcome” or “visa sponsorship available” (though always check the employer’s licence status).

5. KPMG UK

KPMG is the fourth (often) of the Big Four, offering audit, tax, advisory, deal advisory, and technology consulting services in the UK.

KPMG advises clients on regulatory change, financial crime, audit, risk, transformation, and technology adoption. They also have specialist sectors (healthcare, energy, financial services) in the UK.

They often need technical skills (digital, cloud, data, risk) and may recruit internationally when the UK supply is constrained. Having an A-rated sponsor licence makes this easier for them, and they tend to partner with international recruitment channels.

Typical roles: Cloud Consultant (AWS, Azure), Risk Advisory Consultant, Deal Advisory Senior, Data Engineer, IT Audit Manager.

What you should know:

While many roles are at the senior/experienced level, there may also be graduate tracks, but those are competitive.
Because KPMG is large, internal mobility is possible, but an initial hire may expect you to commit to the UK location.
Ensure the job on offer clearly states it meets the visa‐sponsorship/admission criteria and salary threshold.

6. Accenture UK

Accenture is a global services and consulting company; its UK office is large and covers strategy, consulting, digital, technology integration, and operations.

Accenture combines consulting, IT services, and outsourcing. In the UK, they work with major businesses on digital transformation, cloud migration, technology consulting, operations, and strategy. They hire developers, architects, consultants, data scientists, and project managers.

They sponsor because they deliver projects globally, and they often look internationally to supplement local talent. They have established immigration workflows for overseas hires.

Typical roles: Cloud Architect, Software Engineer, Data Scientist/Engineer, Digital Transformation Consultant, Project/Program Manager.

What you should know:

They may require you to have recent experience in agile, cloud, DevOps, or relevant tech frameworks.
Visa sponsorship may depend on the specific team and role; always verify that the job advert says “visa sponsorship available” or similar.
Consider the cost of living depending on where in the UK you’ll be based (London generally higher cost but also a higher salary).

7. Amazon

The UK arm of Amazon covers everything from e-commerce operations, logistics, and supply chain, to data centres/tech, AWS cloud engineering, product management, and corporate functions.

Amazon UK includes fulfilment/operations, AWS (Amazon Web Services) engineering roles, retail data roles, product management, logistics, and supply chain leadership. Their UK locations include London, Cambridge, Manchester, Edinburgh, and fulfilment centres across the UK.

Amazon is a global company with large-scale operations, so it recruits globally. High-skill tech and leadership roles often qualify for sponsorship. They have the infrastructure to support international hires (relocation, immigration support).

Typical roles: Software Development Engineer (SDE), Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer, Operations Manager (large-scale logistics), Product Manager, Cloud Engineer.

What you should know:

Tech roles usually require strong coding or system-design skills and real project experience.
If the role is logistics or operations rather than high tech, you must check whether it meets the Skilled Worker route’s salary threshold (which is higher now).
Amazon’s recruitment process may include coding tests, system design rounds, and the UK employment contract may include relocation expectations.

8. Unilever

Unilever is a consumer goods giant with UK headquarters and numerous roles in R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, data analytics, digital technology, and corporate functions.

They produce consumer-facing brands, operate manufacturing plants, logistic networks, marketing teams, product innovation labs, and digital transformation units. In the UK, they hire marketers, data scientists, supply chain planners, engineers, product managers, and IT specialists.

International recruitment is part of Unilever’s global talent strategy. For UK roles where local talent may be limited (for instance, data science, supply chain leadership, advanced marketing tech), they can offer sponsorship and have the process in place.

Typical roles: Supply Chain Planner / Manager, Data Scientist, Digital Marketing Tech Lead, Product Innovation Engineer, IT Systems Architect.

What you should know:

Many roles will expect you to demonstrate international experience or at least strong domain expertise.
Because it is a multinational with multiple offices, you may need to be flexible in location (UK HQ vs regional).
Verify that the job clearly states “visa sponsorship available” or “international applicants welcome” and then confirm the employer’s sponsor licence.

9. J.P. Morgan.

J.P. Morgan’s London and UK offices are major hubs for banking, investment banking, asset management, technology, and operations for the global group.

In the UK, they run trading, investment banking operations, technology platforms, risk & compliance, data science, machine learning for finance, cloud transformation, fintech innovation, and more. They hire developers, quantitative analysts (quants), operations managers, compliance officers, and tech specialists.

Because the financial services industry is global and competitive, firms like J.P. Morgan rely on talent worldwide. If the role is a “skilled worker” role with an appropriate salary and skillset, sponsorship is often available.

Types of job positions usually available: Software Engineer (finance/tech), Quantitative Analyst, Risk Manager, Cloud Engineer, Data Scientist (finance domain), Compliance & AML (anti-money laundering) Specialist.

What you should know:

High salary expectations and strong credentials are the norm.
Many roles may be in London (which brings a high cost of living) but also high pay.
Visa sponsorship means you are likely being considered for a key role; ensure you understand relocation, banking, tax, and cost implications of moving to and living in the UK.

10. GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)

GSK is a global pharmaceutical and life sciences company with a large UK base. They are active in research & development, manufacturing, clinical trials, medical affairs, regulatory, supply chain, data science, and technology.

In the UK, GSK runs R&D labs, manufacturing sites, regulatory and compliance functions, global supply chain operations, advanced analytics, and AI functions in life sciences, medical affairs, and more. They hire scientists, engineers, data specialists, regulatory affairs professionals, IT/tech, and supply chain experts.

Advanced science and pharma roles are often classified as “skilled worker,” and international recruitment is part of the strategy, especially in R&D and data/AI for health. They maintain sponsor licences to enable global hiring.

Typical roles: Research Scientist, Data Scientist (AI/ML for pharma), Regulatory Affairs Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain Director (life sciences), IT/Systems Architect (healthcare tech).

What you should know:

Many roles may require specialised qualifications or domain experience in pharma/biotech.
Relocation to areas outside London may be part of the role (the UK has several science clusters outside London).
Because of the technical nature of the roles, the competition may focus heavily on your domain expertise, publications (for R&D), and examples of advanced tech/data work.

UK Visa sponsorship companies’ salary table

Company	Typical Salary Range	Eligible for Visa Sponsorship?	Type of Roles
NHS	£28k – £65k	Yes (Health Visa)	Nurses, doctors, AHPs, lab staff
PwC	£35k – £95k	Yes	Consulting, finance, data
Deloitte	£38k – £110k	Yes	Tech, audit, consulting
EY	£37k – £105k	Yes	Advisory, finance, cyber
KPMG	£35k – £100k	Yes	Risk, audit, analytics
Accenture	£40k – £110k	Yes	IT, cloud, project mgmt
Amazon	£35k – £120k	Yes	Tech, ops, management
Unilever	£40k – £100k	Yes	Supply chain, marketing, data
J.P. Morgan	£55k – £180k	Yes	Finance, data, tech
GSK	£40k – £120k	Yes	Science, R&D, pharma

If you’re aiming to relocate to the UK in 2025 through a company-sponsored visa, target roles earning at least £38,700 per year (or more if in London).

For healthcare and education roles, slightly lower salaries are still accepted due to sector exceptions.

The best strategy is to:

Choose reputable companies already on the sponsor list.
Verify the salary aligns with UK Home Office standards.
Apply directly through official career pages.

Final thoughts and advice for you

If you’re chasing a UK visa-sponsorship job in 2025, here are some steps to help you stand out:

Check the employer’s licence: Before applying, find the latest UK Government “Register of licensed sponsors: workers” sheet and verify the employer’s name (and legal entity) is listed with an A-rating.
Check the salary threshold: Some roles may technically be eligible for sponsorship but fail to meet the Skilled Worker minimum salary requirement; ensure the offer meets or exceeds it.
Tailor your application: For these companies, competition is intense. Highlight your overseas experience, measurable results, domain expertise, and readiness to relocate.
Understand relocation/relocation allowance: Ask whether the company supports moving, housing, settling in the UK (tax, banking, accommodation).
Be realistic about the cost of living: London will cost more than many regions in the UK; ensure the salary covers your lifestyle.
Plan for the long term: These visas often require you to commit; changing jobs quickly might disrupt your status.
Keep your documentation ready: Passport, qualification certificates, evidence of English language ability (if required), and any professional registrations (especially for healthcare).
Check for “visa sponsorship available” in the job advertisement: Some roles may technically allow sponsorship but don’t mention it explicitly; ask HR or the recruiter.

By focusing on these ten companies, trustworthy, licensed, global or national leaders, you’ll be concentrating your efforts where the real opportunities are. The landscape of UK immigration and work visas is tightening, but for skilled professionals who meet the criteria and apply strategically, the rewards can be substantial.

Good luck with your job search, and if you’d like help tailoring your CV, writing cover letters for UK applications, or prepping for the visa process, I’m happy to help.