UK Shortage Occupation List 2024

When sponsoring a worker for a particular role, employers need to understand how to apply for a sponsor licence and that the worker is sponsored for a job in an eligible standard occupational classification ('SOC') code listed in the Appendix. The SOC codes can be found in the published Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations and Appendix Shortage Occupation List. In this post, we will take a look at the UK Shortage Occupation List 2024.

What is the Shortage Occupation List?

The Shortage Occupation List shows a list of occupations where there is a shortage of skilled labour in the UK. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) provides recommendations on the jobs to be placed on the Shortage Occupation List. This list is regularly reviewed and updated.