1135 — Charitable organisation managers and directors

Higher Skilled

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What this occupation covers

Charitable organisation managers and directors plan, organise, co-ordinate and direct the activities of organisations in the charitable and not-for-profit sector.

Typical duties


plans, organises, coordinates and directs the resources of a special interest or charitable organisation

helps to formulate and implement charitable organisations' policies and ensures these meet legal and statutory provisions

represents their charity in consultation and negotiation with government, employees, trustees and other bodies

generates income by co-ordinating funding bids, organising appeals, and managing relationships with funders

stimulates public interest by providing publicity, giving lectures and interviews and organising appeals

directs or undertakes the preparation, publication and dissemination of reports and other information pertaining to the organisation

Entry routes and qualifications

Entry is generally via career progression from a related occupation (e.g. charity coordinator) and relevant experience of the charitable sector is often required. In some fields a relevant degree or equivalent qualification may be required.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Full Table 1 going rate: £44,300 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

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ONS SOC 2020 · Appendix Skilled Occupations