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Elected Officers and Representatives

Brief Description

Elected representatives in national government formulate and ratify legislation and government policy, act as elected representatives in Parliament, European Parliament, Regional Parliaments or Assemblies, and as representatives of the government and its executive. Elected officers in local government act as representatives in the local authority and participate in the formulation, ratification and implementation of local government policies.

Average Salary

£50071.66

Senior Police Officers

Brief Description

Senior police officers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources and activities of a specific geographical or functional area of generalised or specialised police work. Senior officers of the British Transport Police direct the specialised police service for the railway network across Britain.

Average Salary

£56081.12

Health Care Practice Managers

Brief Description

Healthcare practice managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the work and resources of medical, dental and other types of healthcare practice, including veterinary practices.

Average Salary

£28345.05

Pharmacists

Brief Description

Pharmacists dispense drugs and medicaments in hospitals and pharmacies and advise on and participate in the development and testing of new drugs, compounds and therapies. They counsel on the proper use and adverse effects of drugs and medicines.

Average Salary

£37955.93

Speech and Language Therapists

Brief Description

Speech and language therapists are responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, fluency and voice disorders caused by disability, injury or illness.

Average Salary

£32010.36

Legal Professionals

Brief Description

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of other professional legal occupations.

Average Salary

£54889.82

Social Services Managers and Directors

Brief Description

Social services managers and directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources necessary to protect the welfare of certain groups within local authorities including children and young people, families under stress, people with disabilities, elderly people and people needing help as a result of illness.

Average Salary

£40177.61

Residential, Day and Domiciliary Care Managers and Proprietors

Brief Description

Managers and proprietors in this group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources necessary in the provision and running of residential and day care establishments and domiciliary care services for persons who require specialised care and/or supervision.

Average Salary

£30285.99

Waste Disposal and Environmental Services Managers

Brief Description

Waste disposal and environmental services managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the operations and development of waste disposal and related environmental services facilities within private firms or public authorities.

Average Salary

£34896.88

Ophthalmic Opticians

Brief Description

Ophthalmic opticians test patients’ vision, diagnose defects and disorders and prescribe glasses or contact lenses as required.

Average Salary

£26934.02

Health Professionals

Brief Description

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of other health-related professional occupations.

Average Salary

£28935

Physiotherapists

Brief Description

Physiotherapists plan and apply massage, promote and encourage movement and exercise, use hydrotherapy, electro-therapy and other technological equipment in the treatment of a wide range of injuries, diseases and disabilities in order to assist rehabilitation by developing and restoring body systems.

Average Salary

£32579

Occupational Therapists

Brief Description

Occupational therapists work with people who have a physical or learning disability or mental illness, actively engaging them in purposeful activities in order to maximise self-confidence, independent functioning and well-being.

Average Salary

£35161.99

Nurses

Brief Description

Nurses provide general and/or specialised nursing care for the sick, injured and others in need of such care, assist medical doctors with their tasks and work with other healthcare professionals and within teams of healthcare workers. They advise on and teach nursing practice.

Average Salary

£28847

Midwives

Brief Description

Midwives deliver, or assist in the delivery of babies, provide antenatal and postnatal care and advise parents on baby care. They work with other healthcare professionals, and advise on and teach midwifery practice.

Average Salary

£32831.82

Solicitors

Brief Description

Solicitors advise and act on behalf of individuals, organisations, businesses and government departments in legal matters.

Average Salary

£31070

Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

Brief Description

Job holders in this unit group manage and oversee major projects across all sectors of modern industry, commerce and the public sector, in areas such as e-commerce, business analysis, finance, product development, marketing, human resources.

Average Salary

£42641.99

Senior Officers in Fire, Ambulance, Prison and Related Services

Brief Description

Fire officers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of a specific physical or functional area of a statutory or private fire brigade/service and the resources necessary for the protection of property at fires within a salvage corps area. Ambulance officers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources necessary for the provision of ambulance services. Prison officers (principal officer and above) plan, organise, direct, and co-ordinate the activities and resources necessary for the running of a prison, remand or detention centre. Customs officers plan and direct the work of customs, excise and immigration staff in the monitoring and inspection of goods and persons crossing national borders.

Average Salary

£42934.7

Property, Housing and Estate Managers

Brief Description

Job holders within this unit group manage shopping centres, residential areas and private estates, and arrange for the sale, purchase, rental and leasing of property on behalf of clients and employers.

Average Salary

£25295

Health Services and Public Health Managers and Directors

Brief Description

Managers and directors in this unit group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources and activities of health care providers and purchasers at both district and unit levels.

Average Salary

£49800

Podiatrists

Brief Description

Podiatrists (formerly known as chiropodists) diagnose and treat ailments and abnormalities of the human foot and lower limb, deal with minor infections, injuries and deformities, and conditions resulting from other major health disorders such as diabetes.

Average Salary

£26329.96

Psychologists

Brief Description

Psychologists research, study and assess emotional, cognitive and behavioural processes and abnormalities in human beings and animals and how these are affected by genetic, physical and social factors.

Average Salary

£40084.37

Therapy Professionals

Brief Description

Job holders in this unit group plan and apply physical and therapeutic treatments and activities to assist recovery from physical and mental illness and to minimise the effects of disabilities.

Average Salary

£33051.98

Barristers and Judges

Brief Description

Job holders in this unit group prepare and conduct court cases on behalf of clients, preside over judicial proceedings, and pronounce judgements within a variety of court settings and tribunals.

Average Salary

£32100.92

Officers in Armed Forces

Brief Description

Officers in armed forces serve as commissioned officers in Her Majesty’s armed forces, foreign and Commonwealth armed forces; plan, direct, organise and administer military operations; and perform duties for which there is no civilian equivalent.

Average Salary

£0

Medical Practitioners

Brief Description

Medical practitioners diagnose mental and physical injuries, disorders and diseases, prescribe and give treatment, recommend preventative action, and conduct medical education and research activities. They may specialise in particular areas of modern medicine or work in general practice and, where necessary, refer the patient to a specialist.

Average Salary

£47534.72

Dental Practitioners

Brief Description

Dental practitioners diagnose dental and oral diseases, injuries and disorders, prescribe and administer treatment, recommend preventative action and, where necessary, refer the patient to a specialist.

Average Salary

£36834

Medical Radiographers

Brief Description

Medical (diagnostic) radiographers operate x-ray machines, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and other imaging devices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, assist in the diagnosis of injuries and diseases and are involved in intervention procedures such as the removal of kidney stones. They operate under the supervision of senior staff. Therapeutic radiographers specialise in the planning and administration of radiotherapy treatment for patients with cancer.

Average Salary

£37665.75

Senior Professionals of Educational Establishments

Brief Description

Job holders in this unit group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the administration, support systems and activities that facilitate the effective running of a university, college or other educational establishment.

Average Salary

£61872

Probation Officers

Brief Description

Probation officers work to rehabilitate offenders. They supervise, counsel and help them before trial, during any prison or community sentence and on release from prison.

Average Salary

£35865

Youth and Community Workers

Brief Description

Youth and community workers provide support to individuals or groups of individuals through a range of activities or services that aim to encourage participation in social and community life and promote personal and social development

Average Salary

£24358.99

Prison Service Officers (Below Principal Officer)

Brief Description

Prison service officers (below Principal Officer) direct, co-ordinate and participate in guarding inmates and maintaining discipline in prisons and other detention centres.

Average Salary

£32565.43

Public Services Associate Professionals

Brief Description

Public services associate professionals supervise, manage and undertake general administrative work in national and local government departments, organise the activities of local offices of national government departments, and promote the image and understanding of an organisation and its products and services to consumers and other specified audiences.

Average Salary

£33990

National Government Administrative Occupations

Brief Description

Job holders in this unit group undertake a variety of administrative and clerical duties in national government departments, and in local offices of national government departments.

Average Salary

£23195

Social Workers

Brief Description

Social workers provide information, advice and support to those who are socially excluded or are experiencing crisis; they protect the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with disabilities, elderly people and people who are mentally or physically ill, and they may specialise in specific areas of work.

Average Salary

£35818

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Professionals

Brief Description

Jobholders in this unit group plan, organise, co-ordinate and direct the effective measurement monitoring and reporting on the qualitative and regulatory aspects of a specified tangible (industrial production) or non-tangible (service provision) output.

Average Salary

£38499

Health Associate Professionals

Brief Description

Job holders in this unit group carry out a variety of technical and complementary support functions.

Average Salary

£22622.76

Paramedics

Brief Description

Paramedics provide first aid and life support treatment in emergency situations and transport sick and injured people who require skilled treatment.

Average Salary

£39591

Medical and Dental Technicians

Brief Description

Medical and dental technicians operate, calibrate and maintain cardiographic and encephalographic testing equipment, assist in the conduct of post mortems, give simple dental treatments, fit artificial limbs and hearing aids, and undertake a wide range of related medical and dental tasks.

Average Salary

£27827.79

Housing Officers

Brief Description

Housing officers assess and address housing needs of particular localities and individuals and oversee the day-to-day management of rented properties belonging to local authorities or housing associations.

Average Salary

£24617

Counsellors

Brief Description

Jobholders in this unit group provide counselling services to clients with a wide variety of problems by means of assisting them to reach their own resolutions to the difficulties they face. Counsellors may specialise in a particular area or client group or address a wide range of issues.

Average Salary

£23941.01

Police Community Support Officers

Brief Description

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) support the local police force by patrolling the streets to provide a visible and reassuring presence and to tackle a range of crime and disorder problems. PCSOs are also attached to the British Transport Police who operate the specialised police service for the railway network across Britain.

Average Salary

£29491

Fire Service Officers (Watch Manager and Below)

Brief Description

Workers in this unit group co-ordinate and participate in fire fighting activities, provide emergency services in the event of accidents or bomb alerts, and advise on fire prevention.

Average Salary

£34087.84

Environmental Health Professionals

Brief Description

Jobholders in this unit group use specialist technical skills and knowledge to protect people from health risks associated with the environment in which they live and work. They maintain and safeguard standards, including taking legal action to enforce relevant legislation with regard to public health policy.

Average Salary

£31083.72

Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals

Brief Description

Workers in this unit group provide pastoral care relating to religious denominations, and a variety of welfare-related services including advice on benefits, health, disability and residential care.

Average Salary

£25454

NCOs and Other Ranks

Brief Description

Those holding jobs in this unit group are full-time members of the armed forces of the UK, the Commonwealth and other foreign countries and perform military duties for which there is no civilian equivalent.

Average Salary

£0

Pharmaceutical Technicians

Brief Description

Pharmaceutical technicians work in hospitals or in the community and assist pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of drugs and medicines.

Average Salary

£25484

Protective Service Associate Professionals

Brief Description

Workers in this unit group inspect goods to ensure compliance with regulations concerning payment of duty, establish that persons entering and leaving the UK have necessary authorisation for crossing national borders, monitor maritime conditions, undertake search and rescue operations, plan and coordinate services of private detection agencies and security measures for individuals, establishments or organisations, and perform other security and protective service occupations.

Average Salary

£30373.45

Police Officers (Sergeant and Below)

Brief Description

Police officers (Sergeant and below) co-ordinate and undertake the investigation of crimes, patrol public areas, arrest offenders and suspects and enforce law and order. Officers of the British Transport Police operate within the specialised police service for the railway network across Britain.

Average Salary

£42998

Child and Early Years Officers

Brief Description

Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to individuals or within a family context.

Average Salary

£17520

Health and Safety Officers

Brief Description

Health and safety officers counsel employees to ensure and promote health and safety in the workplace and co-ordinate accident prevention and health and safety measures within an establishment or organisation.

Average Salary

£29087.04

Welfare Professionals

Brief Description

Workers in this unit group perform a variety of welfare-related professional occupations.

Average Salary

£27682.32

Laboratory Technicians

Brief Description

Laboratory technicians carry out routine laboratory tests and checks, and perform a variety of technical support functions requiring the application of established or prescribed procedures and techniques to assist scientists with their research, development, analysis and testing, and to verify the physical, chemical and other characteristics of materials and products.

Average Salary

£18691.99

Dispensing Opticians

Brief Description

Dispensing opticians supply, fit and service spectacles, contact lenses and other optical aids in accordance with a prescription from an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

Average Salary

£29906.66

Inspectors of Standards and Regulations

Brief Description

Inspectors of standards and regulations undertake investigations and inspections to verify and ensure compliance with acts, regulations and other requirements in respect of: buildings; weights, measures and trade descriptions; the installation and safety of electrical, gas and water supplies and equipment; marine pollution, ships’ structures, equipment and accommodation; the treatment of animals; the operation of commercial vehicles; the welfare, health and safety in factories and all work sites subject to the provisions in the Factory Acts.

Average Salary

£29308.16

Local Government Administrative Occupations

Brief Description

Job holders in this unit group undertake a variety of administrative and clerical duties in local government offices and departments.

Average Salary

£22918

Nursery Nurses and Assistants

Brief Description

Nursery nurses and assistants care for children from birth up to seven years of age in day or residential nurseries, children’s homes, maternity units and similar establishments.

Average Salary

£13700

Senior Care Workers

Brief Description

Senior care workers routinely oversee and monitor care workers, care assistants and home carers. They also attend to the personal needs and comforts of the elderly and the infirm with care and support needs (‘service users’) within residential care establishments, day care establishments or in their own homes.

Average Salary

£20409.99

Medical Secretaries

Brief Description

Medical secretaries deal with correspondence, make appointments and handle patients’ queries; file and maintain medical and other records; transcribe notes and dictation; and perform other clerical tasks in hospitals/surgeries and other medical establishments.

Average Salary

£17462.99

Ambulance Staff (Excluding Paramedics)

Brief Description

Ambulance staff transport sick, injured and convalescent persons and give first aid treatment in emergencies.

Average Salary

£24331.1

Houseparents and Residential Wardens

Brief Description

Houseparents and residential wardens are responsible for the care and supervision of children, young offenders and the elderly within residential homes and nurseries, schools or institutions for young offenders.

Average Salary

£8823.83

Care Workers and Home Carers

Brief Description

Care workers and home carers attend to the personal needs and comforts of the elderly and the infirm with care and support needs (‘service users’) within residential care establishments, day care establishments or in their own homes.

Average Salary

£17835

Playworkers

Brief Description

Playworkers deliver and facilitate play opportunities for children in a range of formal and informal settings including play groups, play schemes, free play locations, and in pre- and after-school activities.

Average Salary

£6562.24

Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants

Brief Description

Nursing auxiliaries and assistants assist doctors, nurses and other health professionals in caring for the sick and injured within hospitals, homes, clinics and the wider community.

Average Salary

£19449.99

Pharmacy and Other Dispensing Assistants

Brief Description

Pharmacy and other dispensing assistants work under the supervision of pharmacists or other relevant health professionals to dispense drugs and medicines, issue pre-packaged prescriptions, sell over-the-counter medication, dispense spectacles and contact lenses and other related products.

Average Salary

£15726.3

Childminders and Related Occupations

Brief Description

Childminders and related occupations provide day-to-day care of children within a domestic setting, and supervise and participate in their play, educational and other activities.

Average Salary

£14764.02

Dental Nurses

Brief Description

Dental nurses prepare patients for, and assist with, dental examinations, prepare and sterilise instruments and maintain case records.

Average Salary

£16358

Care Escorts

Brief Description

Care escorts accompany and transport adults and children with disability between their places of residence and other destinations and act as chaperones for under 16s engaged in theatrical, television and film productions.

Average Salary

£9585.22

Refuse and Salvage Occupations

Brief Description

Refuse and salvage collectors supervise and undertake the collection and processing of refuse from household, commercial and industrial premises.

Average Salary

£19895

Security Guards and Related Occupations

Brief Description

Workers in this unit group protect merchandise, individuals, hotels, offices, factories, public grounds and private estates from injury, theft or damage, and investigate fraud and crime on a non-statutory basis.

Average Salary

£23908.99

Parking and Civil Enforcement Occupations

Brief Description

Job holders in this unit group patrol assigned areas to detect and prevent infringements of local parking regulations and control the parking of vehicles in public and private car parks.

Average Salary

£21600.83

Elementary Security Occupations

Brief Description

Workers in this unit group perform a variety of elementary security occupations.

Average Salary

£16222.19

Street Cleaners

Brief Description

Workers in this unit group clean, sweep and remove refuse from public thoroughfares.

Average Salary

£19757.7

School Midday and Crossing Patrol Occupations

Brief Description

Workers in this unit group supervise the activities of school children during break and meal times and assist children to cross roads near to the entrances of schools.

Average Salary

£2179.99

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