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Sponsor-Ready Recruitment. Design to Protect Licences—Not Just Fill Roles.

 

From job design to onboarding, every step is engineered to protect your sponsor licence—ensuring genuine roles, audit-ready records, and the right hires every time.

 

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Sponsor License Revocation Analysis

Comprehensive findings from 100 compliance audits

Revealing critical patterns in sponsor license failures

KEY FINDING: 80% of sponsor licenses are revoked due to poor recruitment practices, policies, and procedures

Detailed Breakdown by Compliance Area

Leading to Licence Revocation
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Specific Failure Areas:
  • Genuine Vacancy & Recruitment Process (35%) - Largest single cause
  • Right to Work Check (25%) - Critical verification failures
  • Record Keeping Duties (20%) - Documentation and audit trail issues
  • Monitoring & Reporting Duties (8%) - Ongoing compliance failures
  • Certificate of Sponsorship Management (7%) - CoS handling errors
  • Other Compliance Issues (5%) - Miscellaneous violations

Primary Causes of License Revocation

Based on 100 Compliance Audits
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Key Insights:
  • 80% of revocations are directly linked to recruitment-related failures
  • 20% of revocations stem from other compliance issues
  • Companies with poor recruitment practices are most at risk of losing their license
  • This represents a clear pattern across 100 audited cases

80%

Recruitment-Related Revocations

35%

Genuine Vacancy Process Failures

25%

Right to Work Check Issues

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Audits Analyzed

Conclusion: Organizations must prioritize robust recruitment compliance procedures to maintain their sponsor licenses. The data clearly shows that recruitment-related failures represent the highest risk area for license revocation.

Data based on comprehensive analysis of 100 sponsor compliance audits

Worried About Failing an Audit?

Uncover hidden risks, fix critical gaps, and protect your sponsor licence — before the Home Office comes knocking.

Why 80% of Sponsor Licence Revocations Start with Recruitment

Our analysis of over 100 sponsor compliance audits revealed a clear pattern:

Most recruitment teams are not equipped to meet Skilled Worker sponsor standards.

We’ve identified 8 critical failure points that frequently trigger licence suspensions or revocations:

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Workforce Planning Gaps
Many sponsors can’t justify genuine need due to poor planning, unclear structures, or finances—making roles appear created for visas.
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Generic Job Descriptions
Vague or inconsistent job descriptions often lead to SOC errors, salary issues, and audit failures—triggering major sponsor compliance breaches.
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Unregulated Sourcing & Agents
Many sponsors assume agents are free, but costs shift illegally to workers. This breach risks immediate licence suspension—even if unintentional.
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Poor Application Screening
Without clear selection criteria or records, sponsors can’t justify hires—exposing them to claims of bias, non-compliance, and audit failure.
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Missing Interview Records
Interview processes are rarely documented or tailored, making it difficult to prove fair, merit-based selection aligned to the sponsored role.
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Faulty CoS Assignments
Certificates of Sponsorship are often issued without proper process. Common errors—like wrong SOC codes or missing salary notes—risk refusals and expose systemic non-compliance during audits.
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Weak Onboarding Process
Missing records of start dates, job terms, or visas prevent sponsors from proving workers started the correct CoS role—risking licence penalties.
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Disorganised Recruitment Files
Missing adverts, offer letters, or records make it hard for sponsors to prove compliance—jeopardising their ability to pass audits.

See Any of These Issues in Your Recruitment Process?

Don’t wait for a Home Office audit to find out.

Get a detailed compliance check on your recruitment workflow — FREE for a limited time.

The Only Recruitment Process Built for Sponsor Licence Holders

From planning to monitoring — each step proven to reduce revocation risks.

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Want to Adopt a Fully Compliant Recruitment Process?

Get your current hiring steps reviewed — and benchmarked against this proven 8-step model.
Start with a Free Recruitment Process Audit today.

Ready to Take Action?

Avoid the 80% risk of licence revocation by putting compliant recruitment into practice.

With our audit-informed, end-to-end recruitment solutions, you don’t just stay compliant—you get results.

Whether you're hiring urgently or scaling your sponsored workforce, we’ve built flexible plans to meet your hiring needs without compromising on compliance.

Explore Our Skilled Worker Recruitment Plans

*Choose the plan that fits your hiring goals—*from on-demand support to full managed workforce solutions.

Sponsorship On Demand

£2,495 /hire

or 20% of salary (if £30k+)
 
 
Ideal for Sponsors needing 1–3 urgent hires
Hiring Volume:
Pay-per-placement

Included Services

 Job description, person specification &
     salary validation
 3–5 compliant CVs
 Interview coordination
 Offer letter & Skilled Worker visa checklist

SoC Occupation Code Compliance Check

Basic screening:

 Correct SoC code
 Salary threshold
 Visa route & eligibility check

CoS Request Justification
& Fast Track Add-On
 

£997 one-off

 Allocation request support
 Justification letter
 Submission tracking

Support
Dedicated Skilled Worker Specialist
Email-based (72h SLA)
 
Compliance Level
CoS & SoC screening only
Sponsorship as a Service (SaaS)

£7,000 /month

3-month minimum
Total: £21,000
 
Ideal for Sponsors hiring up to 10 in 3 months
Hiring Volume:
Up to 10 hires in 3 months

Included Services

 Everything in On Demand, plus:
 Dedicated recruitment consultant
 Hiring roadmap
 Candidate file audit
 Salary benchmarking
 HR compliance templates
 Weekly progress tracking

SoC Occupation Code Compliance Check

Enhanced audit-level check:

 Code justification memo
 Salary benchmarking
 Audit file documentation
 Sponsor note strategy

CoS Request Justification
& Fast Track Add-On
 

£2,500 one-off

 Vacancy & compliance memo
 Managed submission
 Home Office progress updates

Support
Dedicated Specialist + Monthly Consults
Email + scheduled calls
 
Compliance Level
Audit-ready CoS file creation
Sponsorship RPO & Workforce MSP

£16,500 /month

6-month minimum
Total: £99,000
 
Ideal for Sponsors hiring up to 50 in 6 months
Hiring Volume:
Up to 50 hires in 6 months

Included Services

 Everything in SaaS, plus:
 Strategic workforce planning
 Unlimited vacancy management
 Employer branding (EVP)
 Candidate experience management
 Full audit preparation & documentation

SoC Occupation Code Compliance Check

Full policy enforcement system:

 AI risk scoring
 Salary audit trail
 Inspection-ready file
 CoS decision memo

CoS Request Justification
& Fast Track Add-On
 

£3,800 one-off

 Full case handling
 Escalation + multi-role support
 Audit-ready submission records

Support
Dedicated Account Manager
Priority access with 4h SLA
 
Compliance Level
Full sponsor compliance lifecycle management

Why Our Complete Process Flow Protects Your Sponsor Licence

Built to eliminate the #1 cause of licence revocation: recruitment non-compliance.

80%
Licence Revocations Caused by Poor Recruitment
Unstructured hiring processes, vague job descriptions, and undocumented decisions are the most common reasons sponsors fail UKVI audits.
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Compliance Built Into Every Stage
From planning to monitoring, our 8-step recruitment process embeds sponsor duties and immigration rules at every touchpoint—minimising risk, maximising readiness.
8 Key Risk Areas Solved
Workforce Planning | Job Creation | Sourcing | Screening | Interviews | CoS Assignment | Onboarding | Monitoring
Each step is backed by audit-ready documentation, policy alignment, and process integrity.
One System. Zero Guesswork.
Policies. Processes. Systems.
We don’t just fix compliance failures. We prevent them.

  Compliant templates
  Smart checklists
  Guided workflows
  File and evidence management

The Real Cost of Free Recruitment? Your Licence.

Discover why our recruitment model is built to protect your licence, not just fill a vacancy.

Why It Works for Sponsor-Licensed Employers

AI does the heavy lifting, people make the final decisions

  AI Does the Heavy Lifting

Workforce Forecasting
Predicts hiring needs based on growth and visa history 
Smart Screening
Parses CVs, scores visa eligibility, flags potential risks
Visa Logic Validation
Validates job titles, salaries against SMS rules automatically

 People Make Final Decisions

Compliance Review
Expert team reviews job roles against SOC codes
Final Interviews
Real people assess values, team fit, leadership potential
CoS Sign-off
Level 1 User reviews and submits with audit readiness
Faster
Time-to-Hire
Reduce recruitment cycles from months to weeks with AI-powered automation.
CoS Accuracy
and Audit Trail
100% accurate Certificate of Sponsorship with complete audit documentation.
Zero Candidate Misrepresentation
Human verification prevents fraudulent applications and protects your licence.
Sponsor Licence
Protection
Continuous compliance monitoring keeps your sponsor status secure.
Retention
Support
Ongoing human support ensures long-term employee satisfaction and retention.
UKVI Inspection
Readiness
Always audit-ready with comprehensive documentation and compliance trails.

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Our Recruitment Process — AI + Human Touch

A streamlined, AI-powered process with human expertise at every critical decision point

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Workforce Planning

AI Does: AI Forecasts hiring needs based on growth and visa history.
Human Touch: Compliance team reviews job roles against SOC codes and advises on sponsor strategy.
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Job Description & Ad Creation

AI Does: AI Writes JD with bias-free, competency-based requirements.
Human Touch: Hiring Manager tailors language and reviews for cultural fit and brand voice.
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Sourcing & Attraction

AI Does: AI Scans talent databases, LinkedIn, job boards, and agency pipelines.
Human Touch: Recruiters engage warm candidates with personalised outreach and EVP.
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Application Screening

AI Does: AI Parses CVs, scores visa eligibility, and flags potential risks.
Human Touch: Recruiter manually reviews edge cases, career changers, or displaced workers.
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Interview & Assessment

AI Does: AI Schedules, conducts one-way video interviews, and scores responses.
Human Touch: Final interviews are conducted by real people who assess values, team fit, and leadership potential.
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CoS Assignment

AI Does: AI Validates job title, salary, and location against SMS rules.
Human Touch: Level 1 User reviews and submits in SMS. Compliance Lead checks audit readiness.
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Onboarding & Induction

AI Does: Automation Sends contracts, policy documents, and visa pack.
Human Touch: Trainers conduct induction, shadowing sign-off, and deliver sponsor compliance workshops.
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Application Screening

AI Does: AI Tracks visa expiry, working hours, absence reports.
Human Touch: HR leads monthly check-ins, supports wellbeing, and responds to red flags.

Complete Process Flow

Planning
Job Creation
Sourcing
Screening
Interviews
CoS Assignment
Onboarding
Monitoring

What's more Expensive?

Cutting corners or protecting you licence?

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You're Investing in Sponsorship Security

This is Not Just Recruitment

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Why it's worth it?

Value Breakdown

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Your First Hire Is On Us - So You Can See the Difference

Experience what compliant, stress-free recruitment really looks like - no shortcuts, no hidden risks, just sponsor licence protection from day one.

100% Free 1st Hire

Complete recruitment service with all compliance checks included
 
  • Compliance Checks - Complete regulatory compliance verification
  • SOC Code Validation - Accurate job classification and validation
  • Documentation Review - Thorough document verification process
Full Transparency + Sponsor Protection Built In
Complete compliance framework with real-time monitoring and protection
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Results That Matter

Trusted by leading UK businesses for compliant recruitment solutions

600+

Skilled Workers Placed

Successful visa sponsorship placements

98%

Audit Pass Rate

UKVI compliance success rate
10+

Years Experience

Delivering compliant recruitment solutions
60+

Employers Supported

UK businesses trust our platform

Who It's For

Specialized recruitment solutions for key UK industries and skilled worker visa eligible roles

Healthcare

• Nurses & doctors
• Senior care workers
• Clinical coders
• Healthcare specialists
Note: New overseas recruitment for care workers is being closed as of July 2025.

IT & Digital

• IT support technicians
• Database administrators
• Software developers
• Data analysts
• Business systems analysts
• Web content technicians

Engineering & Manufacturing

• Metalworking fitters
• Welders & pipe fitters
• Mechanical engineers
• Tool makers
• Electrical trades
• Instrument technicians

Construction

• Plumbers
• HVAC installers
• Steel erectors
• Painters & decorators
• Builders
• Construction supervisors

Hospitality & Services

• Chefs*
• Hotel managers
• Events managers
*Chefs are among the 111 occupations removed from the visa list in July 2025.

Business & Financial

• HR officers
• Business sales executives
• Marketing professionals
• Financial technicians
• Payroll managers
• Project support officers

Creative & Design

• Designers
• Authors & writers
• Audio-visual technicians
• Photographers
• Set designers

Technical & Skilled Trades

• Vehicle technicians
• Electricians
• AC & refrigeration installers
• Security system installers
• Optical technicians
• Energy plant operatives

Need Skilled Workers in These Roles? We’ve Got You Covered.

Our end-to-end recruitment solution is purpose-built for UK sponsors hiring under the Skilled Worker route.

Skilled Worker Recruitment Plans

Sponsorship On Demand

£2,495 per hire
or 20% of salary (if £30k+)
Ideal for Sponsors needing 1–3 urgent hires
Hiring Volume:
Pay-per-placement
 
Included Services
  • Job description, person specification & salary validation
  • 3–5 compliant CVs
  • Interview coordination
  • Offer letter & Skilled Worker visa checklist
 
SoC Occupation Code Compliance Check
 
Basic screening:
  • Correct SoC code
  • Salary threshold
  • Visa route & eligibility check
 
CoS Request Justification & Fast Track Add-On

£997 one-off:

  • Allocation request support
  • Justification letter
  • Submission tracking
 
Support
Dedicated Skilled Worker Specialist
Email-based (72h SLA)
 
Compliance Level
CoS & SoC screening only

Sponsorship as a Service (SaaS)

£7,000 /month
3-month minimum
Total: £21,000
Ideal for Sponsors hiring up to 10 in 3 months
Hiring Volume:
Up to 10 hires in 3 months
 
Included Services
  • Everything in On Demand, plus:
  • Dedicated recruitment consultant
  • Hiring roadmap
  • Candidate file audit
  • Salary benchmarking
  • HR compliance templates
  • Weekly progress tracking
     
SoC Occupation Code Compliance Check
 
Enhanced audit-level check:
  • Code justification memo
  • Salary benchmarking
  • Audit file documentation
  • Sponsor note strategy
 
CoS Request Justification & Fast Track Add-On

£2,500 one-off

  • Vacancy & compliance memo
  • Managed submission
  • Home Office progress updates
 
Support
Dedicated Specialist + Monthly Consults
Email + scheduled calls
 
Compliance Level
Audit-ready CoS file creation

RPO & Workforce MSP

£16,500 /month
6-month minimum
Total: £99,000
Sponsors hiring up to 50 in 6 months
Hiring Volume:
Up to 50 hires in 6 months
 
Included Services
  • Everything in SaaS, plus:
  • Strategic workforce planning
  • Unlimited vacancy management
  • Employer branding (EVP)
  • Candidate experience management
  • Full audit preparation & documentation
 
SoC Occupation Code Compliance Check
 
Full policy enforcement system:
  • AI risk scoring
  • Salary audit trail
  • Inspection-ready file
  • CoS decision memo
 
CoS Request Justification & Fast Track Add-On

£3,800 one-off

  • Full case handling
  • Escalation + multi-role support
  • Audit-ready submission records
 
Support
Dedicated Account Manager
Priority access with 4h SLA
 
Compliance Level
Full sponsor compliance lifecycle management

Skilled Worker Recruitment Plans

Sponsorship On Demand


£2,495 /hire
 
or 20% of salary (if £30k+)
 
Ideal for Sponsors needing 1–3 urgent hires

Hiring Volume:
Pay-per-placement

Included Services

  • Job description, person specification & salary validation
  • 3–5 compliant CVs
  • Interview coordination
  • Offer letter & Skilled Worker visa checklist
 

 


SoC Occupation Code Compliance Check

Basic screening:

  • Correct SoC code
  • Salary threshold
  • Visa route & eligibility check
 

CoS Request Justification & Fast Track Add-On

£997 one-off

  • Allocation request support
  • Justification letter
  • Submission tracking

Support
Dedicated Skilled Worker Specialist
Email-based (72h SLA)
 
Compliance Level
CoS & SoC screening only

Sponsorship as a Service (SaaS)


£7,000 /month
 
3-month minimum
Total: £21,000
Ideal for Sponsors hiring up to 10 in 3 months

Hiring Volume:
Up to 10 hires in 3 months

Included Services

  • Everything in On Demand, plus:
  • Dedicated recruitment consultant
  • Hiring roadmap
  • Candidate file audit
  • Salary benchmarking
  • HR compliance templates
  • Weekly progress tracking

SoC Occupation Code Compliance Check

Enhanced audit-level check:

  • Code justification memo
  • Salary benchmarking
  • Audit file documentation
  • Sponsor note strategy

CoS Request Justification & Fast Track Add-On

£2,500 one-off

  • Vacancy & compliance memo
  • Managed submission
  • Home Office progress updates

Support
Dedicated Specialist + Monthly Consults
Email + scheduled calls
 
Compliance Level
Audit-ready CoS file creation

Sponsorship RPO & Workforce MSP


£16,500 /month
 
6-month minimum
Total: £99,000
Ideal for Sponsors hiring up to 50 in 6 months

Hiring Volume:
Up to 50 hires in 6 months

Included Services

  • Everything in SaaS, plus:
  • Strategic workforce planning
  • Unlimited vacancy management
  • Employer branding (EVP)
  • Candidate experience management
  • Full audit preparation & documentation
 

SoC Occupation Code Compliance Check

Full policy enforcement system:

  • AI risk scoring
  • Salary audit trail
  • Inspection-ready file
  • CoS decision memo

CoS Request Justification & Fast Track Add-On

£3,800 one-off

  • Full case handling
  • Escalation + multi-role support
  • Audit-ready submission records

Support
Dedicated Account Manager
Priority access with 4h SLA
 
Compliance Level
Full sponsor compliance lifecycle management

What Our Clients Say

Hear from HR leaders who've transformed their recruitment with our platform

ComplIANS transformed our recruitment process. We've hired 50+ skilled workers with zero compliance issues. The AI matching is incredibly accurate.

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Sarah Mitchell
HR Director
TechScale Ltd

The compliance dashboard gives us complete peace of mind. We passed our UKVI inspection with flying colors thanks to their audit trail system.

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James Thompson
Operations Manager
InnovateCorp

Cut our hiring time from 3 months to 3 weeks. The ROI has been phenomenal, and our sponsor licence has never been stronger.

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Emma Rodriguez
CEO
GrowthTech Solutions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the first step to hiring sponsored workers safely?

Start with a recruitment process audit.

Before you assign a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), we audit your entire recruitment flow — job creation, screening, interviews, and onboarding — to ensure it meets Home Office standards and protects your sponsor licence.

Why do we need a recruitment audit if we've never had issues?

Because 80% of licence revocations are due to poor recruitment practices.

Most sponsors only realise they’re non-compliant when it's too late. Our audit spots red flags early and gives you a clear roadmap to fix them — before the Home Office ever comes knocking.

What’s the risk of using “free” recruitment agents?

If they charge workers, your licence is at risk — even if you didn’t know.

Many agencies pass hidden fees to candidates. That’s illegal. Sponsors are held accountable for their supply chain. Free recruitment can cost you your licence.

How is your recruitment service different from others?

We don’t just send CVs — we build compliant hiring systems.

From validated job descriptions and SOC code checks to documented interviews and CoS justifications, we handle every step with compliance built in. You get a full recruitment infrastructure, not just placements.

What if we already have HR staff?

That’s great — we support and enhance your HR function.

Most HR teams aren’t trained in immigration law. We bring specialist compliance knowledge, tools, and systems to work alongside your team, making sure every sponsorship decision is legally sound.

We’ve passed audits before — do we still need this?

Yes. Rules change. So must your processes.

Passing one audit doesn’t mean future compliance. The rules for job codes, salaries, and visa eligibility are evolving — we help you keep pace and futureproof your recruitment.

Can’t we just fix things later if we get audited?

By then, it may be too late.

A suspended licence means halted operations, cancelled visas, and reputational damage. Prevention is faster, cheaper, and far more effective. We help you avoid crisis before it starts.

What’s actually included in your recruitment plans?

Everything needed to recruit legally and compliantly.

We provide compliant job specs, vetting tools, interview frameworks, CoS checks, onboarding support, HR file templates, and immigration policy guidance — all designed around sponsor licence rules.

Is it really worth the investment?

Absolutely. You're protecting your licence, team, and revenue.

Our plans save thousands in legal costs and reduce the risk of business disruption. One revoked licence could cost you more than a year’s worth of our service.

How quickly can we begin?

Immediately. You’ll receive your full audit within 24 hours.

We don’t wait. As soon as you come onboard, we begin reviewing your recruitment processes. Within a day, you’ll have a tailored compliance report and action plan ready to implement.