SKA Observatory
Does SKA Observatory sponsor visas?
Yes. SKA Observatory holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as International Agreement, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
| Organisation | SKA Observatory |
|---|---|
| Location | Macclesfield, Cheshire |
| Licensed visa routes | International Agreement, Skilled Worker |
| Sponsor rating | A-rated |
| Skilled Worker sponsor? | Yes |
What SKA Observatory's sponsor licence covers
- International Agreement — Temporary Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Skilled Worker — Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
A Skilled Worker licence lets SKA Observatory sponsor overseas workers for jobs in an eligible occupation code, normally paid at least £41,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is higher. The licence is not tied to particular roles, so any eligible job the company offers can be sponsored.
Applying for a job with SKA Observatory
- Find an open role on SKA Observatory'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 Macclesfield
- Revive Accesories
- Richard Campey Ltd
- Saha Traders Ltd
- Sai life Sciences Ltd
- Sen-Therapy Limited
- Sherazam & Co Limited
- Splace.world Ltd
- Star Power Touring Ltd
- Suade Labs Ltd
- Synexa Life Sciences
- The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society, Limited
- TNJ Circus Ltd
See all licensed sponsors in Macclesfield, or browse the company directory.
Frequently asked questions
Does SKA Observatory sponsor visas?
Yes. SKA Observatory holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as International Agreement, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
Which visa routes is SKA Observatory licensed for?
SKA Observatory is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for: International Agreement (Temporary Worker (A Rating)); Skilled Worker (Worker (A Rating)).
Does SKA Observatory have jobs with visa sponsorship?
The register shows which organisations can sponsor, not which jobs are open. Check SKA Observatory'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 SKA Observatory based?
The register lists SKA Observatory in Macclesfield, Cheshire. 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.