21 employers in Oban 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 23 Oct 2026.
In the last 30 days, 0 employers in Oban joined the register and 0 left it. 0 of the 18 sponsors with a Companies House record were incorporated in the last 2 years.
The main Companies House industry code of each licensed sponsor in Oban, compared with the whole register.
| Industry | Sponsors | Share in Oban | Share UK-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed restaurants (SIC 56101)4.8× the UK share | 4 | 19.1% | 4.0% |
| Construction of domestic buildings |
| 2 |
| 9.5% |
| 0.7% |
| Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (SIC 68209)9.2× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 0.5% |
| Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (SIC 56103)2.2× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 2.1% |
| Unlicensed restaurants and cafes (SIC 56102)2.6× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 1.9% |
| Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians) (SIC 47789)36.6× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 0.1% |
| Marine aquaculture (SIC 03210)476.0× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Repair and maintenance of ships and boats (SIC 33150)238.0× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Hotels and similar accommodation (SIC 55100)5.3× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 0.9% |
| Residential nursing care facilities (SIC 87100)5.5× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 0.9% |
Shares are of all licensed sponsors, including those with no industry code on record.
We found no live job adverts in Oban from employers on the register today. Adverts are checked every 4 hours.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| June 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.
21 employers based in Oban hold a sponsor licence on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors.
Since December 2025, 2 sponsors in Oban joined the register and 1 left it. In the last 30 days, 0 joined and 0 left.
Licensed restaurants (SIC 56101): 4 sponsors, 19.1% of licensed sponsors in Oban, compared with 4.0% across the UK.
We found no live job adverts in Oban 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 Oban has a B rating.