Research and development managers
£54,229
Average salary
37 hours
Average weekly hours
0.67%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Research and development managers
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2150
Managers in this unit group plan, organise, co-ordinate and manage resources to undertake the systematic investigation necessary for the development of new, or to enhance the performance of existing, products and services.
Common tasks include:
- establishes product design and performance objectives in consultation with other business functions;
- liaises with production departments to investigate and resolve manufacturing problems;
- develops research methodology, implements and reports upon research investigations undertaken;
- plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities to the research and development team;
- monitors the standards of scientific and technical research undertaken by the research team.
Qualifications
Entrants usually possess a relevant degree or equivalent qualification. Training is usually provided on-the-job, although support may be provided for postgraduate study. Professional qualifications are available.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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Regional employment: Research and development managers
Future employment: Research and development managers
Top 12 industries: Research and development managers
Alternative & related job titles: Research and development managers
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Equality focus: Research and development managers
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£48,493
Female average annual salary
£56,836
Male average annual salary
34
Female average weekly hours
38
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Research and development managers
Workforce gender: Research and development managers
Breakdown by region
£64,136
North East (England) - highest annual average salary
£38,586
East Midlands (England) - lowest annual average salary
40
Wales - Highest average weekly hours
34
London - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Research and development managers
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Research and development managers
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£20,857)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age