NextRole is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help job seekers identify companies with UK sponsorship licenses while browsing job listings on major job boards. With real-time data updates and seamless integration, NextRole simplifies the job search process for those seeking visa-sponsored roles in the UK.

This is possibly the best and easiest way to find the list of UK sponsorship companies on the go while actively browsing job listings on all popular job websites.

How to Install It

Install from Chrome Web Store

  • Open the Chrome Web Store.
  • Search for “NextRole”.
  • Click “Add to Chrome”.
  • Confirm the installation when prompted.

Once installed, there is no need for further setup. The NextRole icon will appear in your Chrome toolbar. The extension will automatically fetch the latest UK Company Sponsors List data.

Supported Websites

NextRole seamlessly integrates with the following job boards:

  • LinkedIn Jobs
  • Indeed
  • Glassdoor
  • Totaljobs

Important Information
Important Information The company names listed on the UK government websites/database are their legal names, which may differ from their actual LinkedIn/Public names. This is one disadvantage of using any Chrome extension for this purpose. However, we have minimized errors and incorrect data as much as possible. Whenever “search” is mentioned, it refers to the small search icon on the top right of your screen on any job board, provided by NextRole. This is one of the best features, as you can use this search icon anywhere on a job platform-not just on job listings. This means you can check the sponsorship status of a company from any page on the job website, a feature that no other extension provides and is accurate. You only need to enter the legal name of the company, as it will only retrieve results that match the information on the Sponsor List (Gov.uk).

How it works? 

While browsing job listings, NextRole provides the 3 badges and a search box

Sponser  : Indicates that a company has an active UK sponsorship license. This means a high match with the official UK sponsor list, as the name matches exactly with government records.

Similar : Indicates a possible sponsorship license. This means the company may have a sponsorship license. When you hover over the job listing, a popup will appear, showing a list of companies that are possible matches. You may need to manually verify this information. This was added by us to reduce the chances of missing a good job for everyone who is looking.

No Sponsor : If the company does not match any entries, it will be labeled as “No Sponsor.” However, if you feel the job is a good fit or suspect the company may be a sponsor, use the search feature again to confirm.But we always strongly recommend to manually check the information using our very own search which is right there.

NextRole Search :This is essentially a search box located at the top right of the mentioned websites (LinkedIn, Totaljobs, Indeed, and Glassdoor as of now). You are required to enter the exact legal name of the company, which is then checked against the current data from the Sponsor List published on Gov.uk.Don’t need the search bar? Just minimize it.

Here is how it works on Indeed : 

How it woks on Indeed

Here is how it works on LinkedIn: 

For LinkedIn

How the NextRole Search Works :

NextRole Search

  1. Visit any of the supported websites
  2. Browse job listings as usual.
  3. Look for the note that clearly indicates whether the company is on the UK Sponsor List.
  4. Use the search feature at the top right (which can be minimized if needed).

How is the data sourced ?

  • The database automatically updates every week as of now.
  • Data is sourced from the UK Government Register of Licensed Sponsors.
  • The last update time of the UK Company Sponsors List is displayed in the extension popup.

If NextRole isn’t working as expected, try the following solutions:

Refresh the Extension

  • Copy and paste this in your Chrome browser: chrome://extensions/
  • Find NextRole.
  • Click the refresh icon ().

    Privacy & Security

    • Please check the privacy policy on the website or on the chrome extension page 
    V0.2 and The Future
    I’m aware that there are similar extensions available, but the key difference here is the integrated search box. Please note that this is still in its beta version, and I kindly ask everyone to keep that in mind.

    While I can’t disclose everything planned for the next update, the core vision is to integrate AI into the Chrome extension to simplify the process of finding sponsored jobs and companies, while also enhancing your ability to network effectively.

    The Chrome extension is just the starting point. Some challenges simply can’t be solved through an extension alone. That’s why we’re working on launching a full-fledged web app that will offer a more powerful, comprehensive solution, backed by reliable, real-time data on everything related to sponsorship..