Potential earnings
£113,880.44
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of senior management tasks in respect of other specialist functions or fields of activity in organisations.
Main tasks
- Directs or undertakes the preparation, publication and dissemination of reports and other information pertaining to the organisation.
- Stimulates public interest by providing publicity, giving lectures and interviews.
- Represents union, association or business in consultation and negotiation with government, employees and other bodies.
- Drives innovation in the working practices of their organisation.
- Formulates and directs the implementation of an organisation’s policies.
- Plans, organises, coordinates and directs the resources of their organisation.
- Organises local authority office work and resources, negotiates contracted out services.
- Helps to formulate and implement local government policy and ensures legal and statutory provisions are observed.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£49,732.60
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
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 | 2% |
| Level 1 | 3% |
| Level 2 | 8% |
| Level 3 | 14% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 7% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 41% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 21% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 4% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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