National Oceanography Centre

National Oceanography Centre sponsorship questions

Does National Oceanography Centre sponsor visas?

Yes. National Oceanography Centre in Southampton holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker routes.

Can National Oceanography Centre sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. National Oceanography Centre is licensed for the Skilled Worker route, so it can sponsor an eligible job that meets the salary threshold and skill level for that role.

What is National Oceanography Centre'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 National Oceanography Centre held a sponsor licence?

National Oceanography Centre 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 National Oceanography Centre hiring visa-sponsored roles?

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