UK Skilled weekly report
27 Apr 2026
Explicit Sponsorship Jobs Rise in UK
33 explicitly sponsored jobs tracked by UK Skilled this week
Tracked jobs
975
Fresh roles captured in the UK Skilled dataset this week.
Explicit
33
Listings that explicitly mention sponsorship.
Likely
127
Roles with strong sponsorship signals.
Possible
815
Not confirmed, but still worth reviewing.
Active companies
244
Companies with tracked activity in this dataset period.
This report reflects jobs and company activity tracked on UK Skilled for the period above. It is not a full view of the entire UK job market.
What stood out this week
- 33 explicitly sponsored jobs tracked by UK Skilled this week
- 244 companies with activity in our dataset, including 5 newly active firms
- Roles appearing most often among explicitly sponsored listings: Social Media Manager and Marketing Manager (2 listings each)
- Top companies with most explicitly sponsored roles: Leeds City Council (110), Bank of England (98), UK Research and Innovation (117)
- London remains the leading location for sponsorship activity with 7 roles
Weekly summary
Sponsorship Activity Overview
This week, UK Skilled tracked 975 jobs, with 33 explicitly marked for sponsorship. A total of 244 companies showed activity, including several new entrants such as ACCA Careers and American Express.
Top Roles and Companies
The most common roles among explicitly sponsored listings are Social Media Manager and Marketing Manager, each appearing twice. Leading companies with sponsored roles include Leeds City Council, Bank of England, and UK Research and Innovation.
Location Trends
London continues to be the hotspot for sponsorship activity, hosting 7 of the tracked roles. Other notable locations include Leeds, Bolton, and Manchester.
Summary
This snapshot highlights ongoing sponsorship opportunities across various sectors and locations, with a focus on key employers actively sponsoring roles for visa applicants.
For more details on current sponsorship jobs, visit [UK Skilled](https://ukskilledworker.com).