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London Borough of Southwark: does its central apprenticeship scheme sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyCentral Apprenticeship Scheme (year-round recruitment at levels 2 to 4, with roles in building control, project management, housing and modernisation, environment and leisure, children's and adult services and customer service)

Unconfirmed. London Borough of Southwark publishes no sponsorship policy for its central apprenticeship scheme, so we cannot state a firm answer. It says nothing about visa sponsorship or residency.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
Applications open now, rolling, no closing date published (the council says the scheme recruits throughout the year)
Confidence
medium

London Borough of Southwark Central Apprenticeship Scheme: at a glance

Locations
London, SouthwarkSource
Degree requirement
English language and maths at grade C/4 or above, or level 2 adult literacy and numeracy, for level 3 and 4 apprenticeshipsSource
“For Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships: English language and maths at grades A* to C (9 to 4), or adult literacy and numeracy at Level 2 (or equivalent)”
London Borough of Southwark, from its own careers pages
The catch: The scheme covers levels 2 to 4, and the council does not say which roles are level 4, so check the level on each vacancy; original certificates for English and maths must be produced.
London Borough of Southwark early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What London Borough of Southwark publishes about this programme

Checked against London Borough of Southwark's own careers pages on 2026-10-12. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: not published
  • Duration and start date: not published
  • Who can apply: not published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-12. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does London Borough of Southwark sponsor visas for its central apprenticeship scheme?

Unconfirmed. London Borough of Southwark publishes no sponsorship policy for its central apprenticeship scheme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The London Borough of Southwark runs a central apprenticeship scheme that places apprentices directly with the council or with its partners. Apprentices get a salary with full employee benefits, a recognised qualification, the chance to gain level 1 or 2 maths and English, a contract of at least one year, and support from a central apprenticeship team, line managers, assessors and tutors. The council says it is recruiting for apprenticeship roles in housing and modernisation, environment and leisure, children's and adult services, customer service, building control and project management, and that the scheme recruits throughout the year. Applicants must be 16 or over, able to work at least 30 hours a week and provide original English and maths certificates; level 3 and level 4 apprenticeships need English language and maths at grade C/4 or above (or level 2 literacy and numeracy). The page was last updated on 21 May 2026. It says nothing about visa sponsorship or residency.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with London Borough of Southwark?

The scheme covers levels 2 to 4, and the council does not say which roles are level 4, so check the level on each vacancy; original certificates for English and maths must be produced.

When do applications open for the London Borough of Southwark central apprenticeship scheme?

Applications open now, rolling, no closing date published (the council says the scheme recruits throughout the year). Checked on 2026-10-12 against London Borough of Southwark's own site.

Where is the London Borough of Southwark central apprenticeship scheme based?

London, Southwark, according to London Borough of Southwark's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the London Borough of Southwark central apprenticeship scheme?

English language and maths at grade C/4 or above, or level 2 adult literacy and numeracy, for level 3 and 4 apprenticeships, according to London Borough of Southwark's own careers information.

How should I confirm London Borough of Southwark's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on London Borough of Southwark's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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