Sponsor Licence (SMS)
Register your business as an approved UK sponsor and gain access to the global talent pool. We manage the full application and ongoing compliance.
The Sponsor Management System (SMS) is the Home Office’s online platform used by licensed sponsors to manage their sponsorship duties.
While the Authorising Officer is responsible for the actions of all SMS users, the organisation as a whole remains fully accountable for complying with all sponsorship obligations.
Failure to meet these duties may result in enforcement action by the Home Office, including:
- Downgrading of your sponsor licence rating
- Suspension of your licence
- Revocation of your licence in cases of serious or repeated non-compliance
- Civil penalties or criminal liability if illegal working is identified
Licensed sponsors must appoint key personnel within their organisation, some or all of whom will have access to the SMS and be responsible for managing sponsorship activities.
Every sponsor licence and organisational structure is unique.
To ensure your compliance processes are properly established, risks are minimised, and your licence is managed securely, contact us for tailored professional advice and end-to-end support.
KEY ROLES WITHIN THE SPONSOR LICENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
There are four essential roles within the SMS:
- Authorising Officer
A senior and competent person responsible for the overall sponsorship compliance of the organisation and oversight of all SMS activities. - Key Contact
The main point of contact between the organisation and the Home Office. - Level 1 User
Responsible for day-to-day management of the licence via the SMS, including assigning Certificates of Sponsorship and reporting duties. - Level 2 User
Has more limited access than a Level 1 User and can perform specific functions within the SMS.