59 employers in Alton hold a licence on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors. Which industries they are in, who joined or left the register, and who is advertising jobs now.
From the Home Office register, read twice a day. Profile built 4 Nov 2026.
In the last 30 days, 1 employers in Alton joined the register and 0 left it. 2 of the 53 sponsors with a Companies House record were incorporated in the last 2 years.
The main Companies House industry code of each licensed sponsor in Alton, compared with the whole register.
| Industry | Sponsors | Share in Alton | Share UK-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed restaurants (SIC 56101)2.1× the UK share | 5 | 8.5% | 4.0% |
| Other business support service activities n.e.c. |
| 3 |
| 5.1% |
| 3.0% |
| Other information technology service activities (SIC 62090)1.9× the UK share | 2 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Other human health activities (SIC 86900)1.7× the UK share | 2 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Management consultancy activities other than financial management (SIC 70229)1.8× the UK share | 2 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Other retail sale in non-specialised stores (SIC 47190)2.0× the UK share | 1 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled (SIC 88100)2.6× the UK share | 1 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating (SIC 47110) | 1 | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Activities of sport clubs (SIC 93120)8.9× the UK share | 1 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Retail sale by opticians (SIC 47782)8.0× the UK share | 1 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Shares are of all licensed sponsors, including those with no industry code on record.
We found no live job adverts in Alton from employers on the register today. Adverts are checked every 4 hours.
None since December 2025.
The register does not say why a sponsor left: a licence can be revoked, surrendered or expire. Renamed companies are not counted as leaving.
| Month | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 1 | 0 |
The current month is still filling. Our copy of the register starts in December 2025.
A sponsor can hold several routes, so these add up to more than the number of sponsors.
From the Home Office register of licensed sponsors, Companies House and job adverts. A sponsor is listed under the town the register gives for it. Being on the register does not mean an employer is hiring or will sponsor a particular role. This page is information, not immigration advice.
The jobs with the most sponsored workers in Alton in 2025, from Home Office figures. Each job report shows who sponsors it, pay and visas granted.
Employers in Alton that sponsored at least one worker for the job in 2025.
59 employers based in Alton hold a sponsor licence on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors.
Since December 2025, 5 sponsors in Alton joined the register and 0 left it. In the last 30 days, 1 joined and 0 left.
Licensed restaurants (SIC 56101): 5 sponsors, 8.5% of licensed sponsors in Alton, compared with 4.0% across the UK.
We found no live job adverts in Alton from employers on the register today. A licence means an employer can sponsor; it does not mean it is hiring.
None at the moment. No licensed sponsor in Alton has a B rating.