Potential earnings
£161,820.70
Chief executives and senior officials head large enterprises and organisations. They plan, direct and co-ordinate, with directors and managers, the resources necessary for the various functions and specialist activities of these enterprises and organisations. The chief executives of hospitals will be classified in this unit group. Senior officials in national government direct the operations of government departments. Senior officials in local government participate in the implementation of local government policies and ensure that legal, statutory and other provisions concerning the running of a local authority are observed. Senior officials of special interest organisations ensure that legal, statutory and other regulations concerning the running of trade associations, employers’ associations, learned societies, trades unions, charitable organisations and similar bodies are observed. Chief executives and senior officials also act as representatives of the organisations concerned for the purposes of high-level consultation and negotiation.
Main tasks
- Directs or undertakes the preparation, publication and dissemination of reports and other information of interest to members and other interested parties.
- Stimulates public interest by providing publicity, giving lectures and interviews and organising appeals for a variety of causes.
- Studies and acts upon any legislation that may affect the local authority.
- Negotiates and monitors contracted out services provided to the local authority by the private sector.
- Evaluates government/local authority departmental activities, discusses problems with government/local authority officials and administrators and formulates departmental policy.
- Plans and controls the allocation of resources and the selection of senior staff.
- Prepares, or arranges for the preparation of, reports, budgets, forecasts or other information.
- Consults with subordinates to formulate, implement and review company/organisation policy, authorises funding for policy implementation programmes and institutes reporting, auditing and control systems.
- Analyses economic, social, legal and other data, and plans, formulates and directs at strategic level the operation of a company or organisation.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£69,895.16
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Skills & knowledge
The top 5 most important skills and knowledge requirements relevant to this career.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 1% |
| Level 1 | 1% |
| Level 2 | 8% |
| Level 3 | 10% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 4% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 50% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 21% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 6% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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