Unlocked Graduates: does its prison officer programme sponsor a UK visa?
No. Unlocked Graduates does not sponsor its prison officer programme for international students who need a visa. Unlocked Graduates states directly that applicants on a Graduate visa are not eligible, while EU Settlement Scheme status holders are fine. This is the clearest example in the whole roster of the common misconception that a Graduate visa is a general-purpose work permit; here it is named and excluded outright.
- Sponsors grads?
- No
- Pay vs threshold
- Not published
- Opportunity
- graduate scheme
- Pay
- Not published in the page reviewed
- Confidence
- high
“You are not eligible to apply with a graduate visa.”
Sources
- https://unlockedgrads.org.uk/apply/entry-requirements
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers
Verdict last checked 2026-08-11.
Common questions
Does Unlocked Graduates sponsor visas for its prison officer programme?
No. Unlocked Graduates does not sponsor its prison officer programme for international students who need a visa. Unlocked Graduates states directly that applicants on a Graduate visa are not eligible, while EU Settlement Scheme status holders are fine. This is the clearest example in the whole roster of the common misconception that a Graduate visa is a general-purpose work permit; here it is named and excluded outright.
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 Unlocked Graduates?
This is a distinct bar type from the others in this roster. It is not about sponsorship at all, it is a direct exclusion of a specific visa category by name.
How should I confirm Unlocked Graduates's sponsorship before applying?
Read the specific vacancy on Unlocked Graduates'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.
Other public sector schemes
- NHSSome tracks
- Civil ServiceNo
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeNo
- GCHQNo
- Teach FirstNo
- Police NowNo
- FrontlineNo
- BBCNot published
- Bank of EnglandSome tracks
- Local Government AssociationNo
- HM Revenue and CustomsNo
- Met OfficeSome tracks
- Environment AgencyNo
- Transport for LondonNo
- Network RailNo
- Nuclear Decommissioning AuthorityNo
- National Crime AgencyNo
- OfgemNo
- Bank of EnglandSome tracks
Before you apply
Scan your CV against UK applicant tracking systems for free, then tailor it to the schemes that can actually sponsor you.
Sponsorship data: Home Office register + job ad wording. Not immigration advice, verify on gov.uk. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.