Certificates of Sponsorship & Sponsored Workers
Job Descriptions and Occupation Codes
A clear, accurate job description links the real role to the sponsorship.
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What the issue is
The Home Office may compare the job description, the CoS and what the worker actually does.
Why it matters
Differences between paper and practice can suggest the role is not genuine or the code is wrong.
Practical steps
Write job descriptions from the actual duties and keep them updated when the role changes.
Common failures
- Job title inflated beyond actual duties.
Evidence to keep
Examples to consider where relevant — not a complete or mandatory list.
- Current and previous job descriptions.
Practical preventative steps
- Ask line managers to confirm duties match.
Official rules and guidance
Rules and guidance change. Check the current official sources before relying on this information.
This is general legal information for organisations, not advice on your circumstances. Duties depend on your business, workers and the rules and guidance in force at the relevant time. No outcome is guaranteed.
Andrew Williams Solicitors provides regulated legal advice, legal review, representation and solicitor-led compliance support. Compliance monitoring and workflow technology (such as ICMS and ComplianceWatch) is provided separately by Ibiab Systems and is not legal advice.
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When solicitor advice may be appropriate
Speak to Andrew Williams Solicitors about your organisation's position, a Home Office visit, a penalty notice or a licence concern. Scope and fees are agreed in writing before substantive work begins.