The demand for skilled managers in the UK remains high, and many companies are approved sponsors. However, the recent increase of the Skilled Worker Visa (SWV) minimum salary to a general threshold of £41,700 means applicants must be highly strategic.
Disclaimer: Always check the job’s official SOC code and the Home Office’s going rate to confirm eligibility. The salaries listed below are for information only and may be too low for the SWV, depending on your age and qualifications (see warning below).
⚠️ CRITICAL VISA WARNING FOR NIGERIANS APPLYING NOW
The new £41,700 minimum salary (effective July 22, 2025) will block most new visa applications for jobs paying less than this amount, unless you qualify as a “New Entrant” (£33,400 minimum) or the role is on the Immigration Salary List (ISL).
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Jobs #1, #2, and #3 are likely BELOW the minimum threshold for a standard Skilled Worker Visa application, regardless of the sponsorship offer.
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Job #4 and #5 meet or exceed the standard £41,700 threshold, but you must still check the specific Going Rate for that job code.
Current Manager Roles with Visa Sponsorship (Nov 2025)
Here are some of the available roles, with a clear focus on the salary implication:
1. Store Manager – UK Visa Sponsorship Available
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Employer: Papa Johns Pizza
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Location: Ballymena, Northern Ireland
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Role: Oversee daily retail operations, manage staff, control profits/losses, and maintain brand standards.
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Pay: £30,000.00 to £33,000.00 per year
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Naija UK Connect Visa Risk: HIGH RISK. This salary is significantly below the standard £41,700 minimum. It may only be viable if you are a ‘New Entrant’ (e.g., under 26 or a recent graduate) and the job’s going rate is low enough for the 70% discount.
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More Details & Apply: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/job-listing/store-manager-papa-johns-pizza-JV_IC3308966_KO0,13_KE14,30.htm?jl=1009936191203&jobListingId=1009936191203&ctt=1763080779779
2. Account Manager – UK Visa Sponsorship Available
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Employer: The Pegasus Elite Ltd
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Location: Leicester, England
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Role: Manage client relations, increase sales, conduct market research, and oversee the full sales cycle using tools like Salesforce.
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Pay: £33,000.00 to £45,000.00 per year
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Naija UK Connect Visa Risk: MODERATE TO HIGH RISK. The bottom end (£33,000) is too low for the standard visa route. The top end (£45,000) exceeds the £41,700 minimum, making it potentially viable. Focus on negotiating a salary at the higher end.
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More Detail & Apply: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/job-listing/account-manager-the-pegasus-elite-JV_IC3252957_KO0,15_KE16,33.htm?jl=1009937423099&jobListingId=1009937423099&ctt=1763081618566
3. Business Development Manager – UK Visa Sponsorship Available
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Employer: Wedesi Birmingham Ltd
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Location: Birmingham, England
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Role: Create strategic plans to find new markets, build relationships, negotiate contracts, and manage the sales pipeline.
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Pay: £26,786.18–£42,000.00 per year
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Naija UK Connect Visa Risk: HIGH RISK. Only the absolute top end (£42,000) clears the general minimum, and the starting salary is dangerously low for a visa applicant. Proceed with caution and clarify the guaranteed starting salary.
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More Details & Apply: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/job-listing/business-development-manager-wedesi-birmingham-JV_IC3376957_KO0,28_KE29,46.htm?jl=1009937194928&jobListingId=1009937194928&ctt=1763088354172
4. Purchasing Manager – UK Visa Sponsorship Available
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Employer: Autoever limited
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Location: United Kingdom
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Role: Identify and purchase used cars and vans, create purchasing guidelines, negotiate pricing, and ensure compliance with UK import laws and regulations.
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Pay: £54,000.00 to £56,000.00 annually
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Naija UK Connect Visa Assessment: GOOD PROSPECT. This salary exceeds the £41,700 general minimum. You must still verify that this figure meets or exceeds the specific Going Rate for the SOC code “Purchasing managers and directors” (SOC 2020 code 1134), which has an ASHE going rate of £54,700 for the standard option. This is a very tight margin.
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More Details & Apply: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/job-listing/purchasing-manager-autoever-JV_KO0,18_KE19,27.htm?jl=1009937131502&jobListingId=1009937131502&ctt=1763088414171
5. Business Development Manager – UK Visa Sponsorship Available
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Employer: Gadgets4WSM LTD
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Location: Weston-super-Mare, England
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Role: Lead the transition from retail to online/delivery, create and implement sales strategies, oversee partnerships, and drive overall business expansion.
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Pay: £55,200.00 annually
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Naija UK Connect Visa Assessment: BEST PROSPECT. This salary comfortably exceeds the £41,700 general minimum and has a higher chance of meeting the specific Going Rate for a Business Development Manager’s SOC code.
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More Details & Apply: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/job-listing/business-development-manager-gadgets4wsm-JV_IC2691599_KO0,28_KE29,40.htm?jl=1009937313377&jobListingId=1009937313377&ctt=1763088927385
➡️ Pro-Tip for Applicants: When negotiating, always reference the new £41,700 general minimum. Ask the employer to confirm the job’s SOC code and guarantee that the salary meets the higher of:
The general £41,700 minimum, OR
The full ‘Going Rate’ for that specific job code.
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