Right to work in the UK

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class University.

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Right to Work

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to work in the UK before they start work. If you do not have the right to work in the UK already, any offer of employment will be conditional upon you gaining it.

More information about right to work, immigration and visas

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Skilled Worker visa

Workers under the Skilled Worker route need to be sponsored in a role that fulfils certain criteria, including a minimum skill level and a minimum salary.

Find out about the Skilled Worker visa

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Global Talent visa

The Global Talent visa route is available for talented and promising academics, researchers and specialists who are working in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, the social sciences or the humanities.

Find out about the Global Talent visa

We aim to make your transition to living and working in Sheffield as smooth as possible. For example, we provide financial support to successful candidates applying for eligible visas in the form of our visa reimbursement scheme, plus an interest-free loan scheme to help cover the cost of visa fees for dependents accompanying you.

Our HR team is available to support you in relation to immigration matters.