1139 — Functional managers and directors n.e.c.

Higher Skilled

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What this occupation covers

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 not elsewhere classified in minor group 113: Functional managers and directors.

Typical duties


helps to formulate and implement local government policy and ensures legal and statutory provisions are observed

organises local authority office work and resources, negotiates contracted out services

plans, organises, coordinates and directs the resources of their organisation

formulates and directs the implementation of an organisation’s policies

drives innovation in the working practices of their organisation

represents union, association or business in consultation and negotiation with government, employees and other bodies

stimulates public interest by providing publicity, giving lectures and interviews

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

Entry routes and qualifications

Entry standards will vary according to the specific function and requirements of the organisation concerned, as will options for training off and on-the-job.

Sponsorship information

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

Full Table 1 going rate: £74,700 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

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ONS SOC 2020 · Appendix Skilled Occupations