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£54,750
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1.08%
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Definition: Officers in armed forces
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 1161
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.
Common tasks include:
- advises and provides information on military aspects of defence policy
- plans, directs and co-ordinates military training and manoeuvres
- supervises the operation of military units and monitors the activities of junior officers, NCOs and other ranks
- plans, directs and administers aid to civilian authorities as requested or when faced with civil disorder, natural disaster or other emergency
Qualifications
Entry to a commission in the UK armed forces is possible with GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades, or with higher academic qualifications, or by promotion from NCO or other rank. Each arm of the forces has different age restrictions. Candidates must pass a medical examination and interview.
*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.
Employment status: Officers in armed forces
Regional employment: Officers in armed forces
Future employment: Officers in armed forces
Top 12 industries: Officers in armed forces
Alternative & related job titles: Officers in armed forces
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Equality focus: Officers in armed forces
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
£52,143
Female average annual salary
£55,271
Male average annual salary
Female average weekly hours
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Officers in armed forces
Workforce gender: Officers in armed forces
Breakdown by region
£61,007
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£49,536
East Midlands (England) - lowest annual average salary
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Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Officers in armed forces
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£19,814)
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Highest annual salary (£0) at this age