English PEN
Does English PEN sponsor visas?
Only on these routes. English PEN is licensed for Charity Worker and Creative Worker, so it can sponsor those visas — but it is not licensed for the Skilled Worker route.
| Organisation | English PEN |
|---|---|
| Location | London |
| Licensed visa routes | Charity Worker, Creative Worker |
| Sponsor rating | A-rated |
| Skilled Worker sponsor? | No |
What English PEN's sponsor licence covers
- Charity Worker — Temporary Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Creative Worker — Temporary Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
Applying for a job with English PEN
- Find an open role on English PEN's own website or a job board — the register does not list vacancies.
- Check the job's SOC occupation code is eligible and the salary meets the minimum for that code.
- If you are offered the job, the company assigns you a Certificate of Sponsorship and you apply for your visa.
- Budget for the visa fee and healthcare surcharge with the visa cost calculator.
Other licensed sponsors in London
- England and Wales Cricket Board Limited
- England's Grace Ltd
- English Language Holdings Limited
- English National Ballet
- English National Ballet School
- English National Opera
- English Stage Company
- English Touring Theatre Ltd
- English White Shipping Limited
- Enhance Old Town Limited
- Enhanced Care Solutions Limited
- Eni CCUS Holding Limited
See all licensed sponsors in London, or browse the company directory.
Frequently asked questions
Does English PEN sponsor visas?
Only on these routes. English PEN is licensed for Charity Worker and Creative Worker, so it can sponsor those visas — but it is not licensed for the Skilled Worker route.
Which visa routes is English PEN licensed for?
English PEN is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for: Charity Worker (Temporary Worker (A Rating)); Creative Worker (Temporary Worker (A Rating)).
Does English PEN have jobs with visa sponsorship?
The register shows which organisations can sponsor, not which jobs are open. Check English PEN's careers page or job adverts, and make sure the role's SOC occupation code is eligible and the salary meets the threshold before you apply.
Where is English PEN based?
The register lists English PEN in London. The register records the sponsor's main address, so the job itself may be elsewhere in the UK.
Data source: GOV.UK Register of licensed sponsors: workers. Company pages are rebuilt from the official register every day, and organisations that lose their licence are removed.