Sponsor Licence — apply, keep your A-rating, and stay compliant
We design Right to Work systems, prepare a decision-ready licence application, train key personnel, and keep you audit-proof with clear reporting and record-keeping procedures
Sponsor Licence — apply, keep your A-rating, and stay compliant
We design Right to Work systems, prepare a decision-ready licence application, train key personnel, and keep you audit-proof with clear reporting and record-keeping procedures
What we do for Sponsor Licences
From the first application to day-to-day compliance and renewals — we’ve got you covered
( Apply ) - New licence application
- Genuine vacancy mapping, key personnel setup, and a clean, persuasive submission bundle.
- Roles to SOC & salary thresholds
- Mandatory documents & evidence map
- Cover letter & decision-ready pack
( Manage ) - Ongoing compliance
- Right to Work procedures, reporting flows, and CoS allocation with diarised deadlines.
- RTW policy & checklists
- Reporting & record templates
- Periodic health-checks
( Prepare ) - Audit & visit preparation
- Mock audits, sample file reviews, and staff training to keep your A-rating safe.
- Sample personnel file testing
- Key personnel training
- Action plan & remediation
( Update ) - Variations & renewals
- Renew on time and vary your licence (locations, roles, key personnel) without risk.
- Renewal bundle & timing
- Change-of-circumstance handling
- CoS planning & allocations
Do you qualify for a Sponsor Licence?
( Genuine ) - Genuine vacancy & need
Roles mapped to the correct SOC code and business need evidenced. Role duties & structure Recruitment activity (if relevant)
( Systems ) - Right to Work & records
RTW checks and record-keeping that create a statutory excuse. Policy & checklists Audit-ready personnel files
( People) - Key personnel
Suitable Authorising Officer and Level 1/2 users with access control. Fit & proper checks Succession planning
( Thresholds ) - SOC & salary
Thresholds and going rates met and evidenced from payroll/contract. Salary evidence Contract & duties alignment
Documents we’ll typically use
Corporate
Companies House printout & incorporation docs Accounts & tax/VAT/PAYE references Premises evidence (lease/utility) Insurance schedule
HR & RTW
RTW policy & process map Onboarding checklist & templates Sample personnel files (anonymised) Record-keeping & reporting logs
Roles & pay
Job descriptions & org chart SOC code mapping Contracts & salary evidence Recruitment activity (if relevant)
Key personnel
AO & Level 1/2 user IDs Access control plan Training records Succession plan
How your Sponsor Licence process runs
We build compliant systems and deliver a clean, decision-ready application
1- Discovery & risk review
- Hiring plans, current RTW practices, key personnel, and risk flags.
2- Evidence plan
- Map mandatory documents, SOC code, salary thresholds, and structure.
3- Systems & training
- Implement RTW policy, checklists, record-keeping, and reporting flows.
4- Submission bundle
- Prepare cover letter, forms, annexes, and upload decision-ready evidence.
5- HO liaison & visit prep
- Manage queries, mock audit, and staff coaching for potential visits.
6- Grant & ongoing support
- Diarise reporting windows, renewals, and periodic compliance checks.
Common issues we solve
We anticipate risks, fix gaps, and keep your licence inspection-ready.
RTW gaps
- Inconsistent checks or missing records — we implement a statutory-excuse process.
SOC & salary
- Mis-mapped roles or thresholds — we align duties and evidence to the correct code.
Key personnel
- Unsuitable AO/Level 1/2 users — we restructure access and succession.
Reporting delays
- Late changes & CoS errors — we create diarised flows and templates.
Visit readiness
- Unprepared staff or files — mock audits and action plans close the gaps.
Renewal risk
- Missing evidence or drift — we plan early and clean up the record.
Sponsor Licence — FAQs
Quick answers on eligibility, visits, CoS and ongoing duties.
You hold one licence per organisation (with categories). Individual roles are sponsored via Certificates of Sponsorship that match SOC code and salary rules.