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BBC sponsorship questions

Does BBC sponsor visas?

Yes. BBC in Salford holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the Creative Worker route.

Can BBC sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

BBC is licensed for Creative Worker, not the Skilled Worker route. It cannot sponsor a Skilled Worker visa unless it adds that route to its licence.

What is BBC's sponsor licence rating?

Temporary Worker (A rating). An A rating means the sponsor is fully compliant and can issue Certificates of Sponsorship; a B rating means it is on a Home Office action plan and cannot sponsor new workers until it returns to an A rating.

How long has BBC held a sponsor licence?

BBC has appeared on the register of licensed sponsors since 7 May 2026. Register history on this page shows any removals or reinstatements since then.

Is BBC hiring visa-sponsored roles?

The register shows who is licensed to sponsor, not who is hiring. Check BBC's careers page and the job-search links on this page.