Employers licensed to sponsor Creative Worker visas
The Creative Worker route is for entertainers, artists, musicians, models and their support staff coming to the UK for a specific engagement, usually for up to 12 months. Many sponsors on this route are theatres, production companies, agencies and sports or entertainment venues.
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- Licensed sponsors
- 1,534
- Currently on the Home Office register
- Added (90 days)
- 13
- New licences seen since
- Removed (90 days)
- 27
- Licences that left the register
- Live sponsored jobs
- 287
- 61 employers hiring now
Advertised salaries at these sponsors run from £21,276 to £119,649, with a median of £38,784. Taken from live listings matched to licence holders, so it reflects what is being advertised rather than what sponsored workers are paid.
Sponsors hiring now
- Rubix Group LTDNortholt · Media, Marketing & Creative32
- Fife CouncilGlenrothes · Public Sector & Non-Profit19
- University of WarwickCoventry · Education13
- Sky UK LimitedMiddlesex · Media, Marketing & Creative12
- University of YorkYork · Education12
- Cardiff UniversityCardiff · Education12
- University of BathBath · Education10
- ITV plcLondon · Media, Marketing & Creative10
- Cloud Imperium Games LimitedManchester · Manufacturing & Industrial10
- Victoria and Albert MuseumLondon · Property & Construction10
All 1,534 licensed sponsors
- UK Qawwali Concerts LTDBradford · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Uktv Media LimitedLONDON · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2014
- Ulfat's Venues LimitedBIRMINGHAM · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Uneek Events UK LtdCoventry · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Untold Studios LimitedLONDON · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2019
- Uig Pottery LtdUig · Creative Worker · on register since 2022
- Ulster American Folk ParkOmagh · Creative Worker · on register since 2013
- Ulster Orchestra Society LtdBelfast · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- Underbelly LtdLondon · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Unigram Media LimitedLondon · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Union Visual Effects LimitedLondon · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- Unique GravityChesterfield · Creative Worker · on register since 2013
- United Jewish Israel AppealLondon · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- United Talent Agency UK Operations Ltd T/A United Talent AgencyLondon · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 2023
- Universal Music Operations LtdLondon · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 2021
- Universal Music Publishing Ltd.London · Creative Worker · on register since 2013
- Universal Productions LimitedGateshead · Creative Worker · on register since 2025
- University of BathBath · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 202010 jobs
- University of BradfordBradford · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 20132 jobs
- University of BristolBristol · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 20206 jobs
- University of DerbyDerby · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 20132 jobs
- University of EssexColchester · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 20139 jobs
- University of ExeterExeter · Charity Worker, Creative Worker · on register since 20134 jobs
- University of HullHull · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 20201 jobs
- University of Leeds(Human Resources)Leeds · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 2013
- University of NottinghamNottingham · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 20206 jobs
- University of South WalesPontypridd · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 2020
- University of SouthamptonSouthampton · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 20134 jobs
- University of SunderlandSunderland · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 20135 jobs
- University of WarwickCoventry · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 202013 jobs
- University of WolverhamptonWolverhampton · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 2013
- University of YorkYork · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 201312 jobs
- University of the Arts LondonLondon · Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange · on register since 20206 jobs
- Urban Circle NewportNEWPORT · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- Vanara LtdCroydon · Creative Worker · on register since 2021
- Visionary Marketing LimitedBirmingham · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Vita And Eagles Events LtdLONDON · Creative Worker · on register since 2022
- VM Film Productions LtdCoventry · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Vml (UK) LimitedLondon · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 2024
- Valid Productions LimitedHaywards Heath · Creative Worker · on register since 2018
- Vanishing Point Theatre CompanyGlasgow · Creative Worker · on register since 2025
- Vialto PartnersLondon · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 20221 jobs
- Vice UK LimitedLondon · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 2013
- Victoria Rowsell Artist ManagementLondon · Creative Worker · on register since 2023
- Victoria and Albert MuseumLondon · Charity Worker, Creative Worker · on register since 201310 jobs
- Vigo GalleryLondon · Creative Worker · on register since 2025
- Vilee Media Services LtdLondon · Creative Worker · on register since 2013
- Vincent Dance TheatreBrighton · Creative Worker · on register since 2021
- Visual Artists LimitedLondon · Creative Worker · on register since 2014
- Visual Arts in Rural CommunitiesHexham · Creative Worker · on register since 2017
- Viva La Visa LimitedStowmarket · Creative Worker · on register since 2020
- Viva Model Management London LtdLondon · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Vivat Music FoundationAlpheton · Creative Worker · on register since 2013
- Voice Squad LtdLondon · Creative Worker · on register since 2021
- Void Art CentreLondorderry · Creative Worker · on register since 2024
- Vortex Jazz ClubLondon · Creative Worker · on register since 2021
- W Mgmt LtdLondon · Creative Worker · on register since 2025
- W Model Management LtdShoreditch · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2019
- W-Ink Studio LimitedIslington · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- W4 Films LtdChiswick · Creative Worker · on register since 2024
- Whisper Films LimitedSurrey · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2026
- Womad LtdBox · Creative Worker · on register since 2018
- Worlds Biggest ProductionsGERRARDS CROSS · Creative Worker · on register since 2025
- Wysing Arts CharityCAMBRIDGE · Creative Worker · on register since 2013
- Wales Millennium CentreCardiff · Creative Worker · on register since 2019
- Wall of Death LtdEly · Creative Worker · on register since 2025
- Walled City Music TrustLondonderry · Creative Worker · on register since 2019
- Warm LimitedPoole · Creative Worker · on register since 2023
- Warner Bros Television Production UK LimitedLondon · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 2014
- Warner Bros. Productions LimitedLondon · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Warner Music (UK) LtdLondon · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 20135 jobs
- Warp Records LtdLondon · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Watershed Arts Trust LimitedBristol · Creative Worker · on register since 2013
- We Are Seventeen LimitedLondon · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2020
- We Folk LtdLondon · Creative Worker · on register since 2021
- We Organise Chaos LimitedMacclesfield · Creative Worker · on register since 2021
- Wells Cathedral SchoolWells · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Welsh National Opera LimitedCardiff · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Werkfolio LimitedLondon · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Wessex Grove LimitedLondon · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- West Dean College - The Edward James Foundation LtdCHICHESTER · Charity Worker, Creative Worker · on register since 2013
- Westfield Europe LimitedLondon · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee · on register since 2014
- What's On Tickets LtdCongleton · Creative Worker · on register since 2020
- Whisper Films LtdLondon · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2017
- Whitebottom Farm Estates LtdStockport · Creative Worker · on register since 2021
- Wieden & Kennedy UK LtdLondon · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 2013
- Wild Yak LimitedLondon · Creative Worker · on register since 2024
- Wildpark Entertainment LtdLondon · Creative Worker · on register since 2024
- Wildseed Studios LimitedBristol · Creative Worker · on register since 2017
- Wilhelmina London LimitedLondon · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 2015
- William Grant & Sons LtdDufftown · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 2013
- William Hicks t/a SOUL SATISFACTIONSt Annes-on-the-Sea · Creative Worker · on register since 2013
- William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (U.K.) LtdLONDON · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 2020
- Wilton's Music HallLondon · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Wiltshire CreativeSalisbury · Creative Worker · on register since 2025
- Wincraft Music LtdCheltenham · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 2013
- Wise Children LimitedTemple Campus, Lower Approach Road · Creative Worker · on register since 2024
- Wonderland Productions (NI) LimitedBelfast · Creative Worker · on register since 2021
- Woolf Comedy Productions LimitedLondon · Creative Worker · on register since 2024
- World Wrestling Entertainment (International) LimitedLondon · Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 2017
Recent register changes
Recently added
- TheBigC Company Ltd2 Sept 2026
- Love Song Films Ltd25 Aug 2026
- A3Pro Ltd25 Aug 2026
- Pembroke Media Group Limited14 Aug 2026
- Gripping Theatre Productions Ltd11 Aug 2026
- Federation Stories Ltd3 Aug 2026
- Shadowhouse Films Ltd31 Jul 2026
- Sabrang International Ltd.31 Jul 2026
Recently removed
- Omilan Productions Limited4 Sept 2026
- A3Pro Ltd25 Aug 2026
- No Regrets Management Limited25 Aug 2026
- Denesha Arts & Dance Ltd12 Aug 2026
- Gripping Theatre Productions Ltd11 Aug 2026
- Backstage Productions Ltd7 Aug 2026
- Forever Pictures Ltd7 Aug 2026
- Arch 468 Theatre Studio Ltd6 Aug 2026
Common questions
- How many UK employers can sponsor a Creative Worker visa?
- 1,534 organisations hold a sponsor licence covering the Creative Worker route. Only a licensed sponsor can assign a certificate of sponsorship for it.
- Can any UK employer sponsor a Creative Worker visa?
- No. An employer must first apply to the Home Office for a sponsor licence covering the Creative Worker route, and only then can it sponsor workers on it. Employers not on this list cannot sponsor this route unless and until they are granted a licence.
- Has this list changed recently?
- In the last 90 days 13 sponsors were added and 27 were removed. The register is re-read from GOV.UK every day, and each change is recorded with the date it was observed.
Top locations
Industries on this route
- Media, Marketing & Creative981
- Hospitality & Food Service122
- Education99
- Public Sector & Non-Profit70
- Professional Services69
- Property & Construction33
- Technology & Software33
- Other26
- Financial Services25
- Retail & E-commerce23
- Manufacturing & Industrial21
- Healthcare20
- Travel, Transport & Mobility11
- Energy, Utilities & Sustainability1
Source: UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors, re-read daily, plus Companies House. How this data is produced.