The Observatory
Does The Observatory sponsor visas?
Yes. The Observatory holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
| Organisation | The Observatory |
|---|---|
| Location | London |
| Licensed visa routes | Skilled Worker |
| Sponsor rating | A-rated |
| Skilled Worker sponsor? | Yes |
What The Observatory's sponsor licence covers
- Skilled Worker — Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
A Skilled Worker licence lets The 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 The Observatory
- Find an open role on The 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 London
- The Nucleo Project
- The Nuffield Trust For Research and Policy Studies in Health Care
- The Oak Barnet Ltd
- The Oak Foundation
- The Oak Tree Practice Group Limited
- The Oaks Nursing Home
- The Observatory International
- The Ocean Partnership
- The Office Group Properties Limited
- The Office of the Children's Commissioner
- The Old Cinema
- The Old Metro Scene Studios
See all licensed sponsors in London, or browse the company directory.
Frequently asked questions
Does The Observatory sponsor visas?
Yes. The Observatory holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
Which visa routes is The Observatory licensed for?
The Observatory is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for: Skilled Worker (Worker (A Rating)).
Does The Observatory have jobs with visa sponsorship?
The register shows which organisations can sponsor, not which jobs are open. Check The 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 The Observatory based?
The register lists The Observatory 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.