Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
£31,807
Average salary
56 hours
Average weekly hours
7.3%
Pay growth from 2017 to 2018
0.87%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 1213
Managers and proprietors in this unit group plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources of forestry, fishing, animal husbandry and related operations and establishments.
Common tasks include:
- determines financial, staffing and other short- and long-term needs;
- manages and trains staff;
- decides, or advises on, type of animal to be bred and/or trained, and selects, buys and trains animals accordingly;
- plans and directs the establishment and maintenance of forest /woodland areas and regularly inspects forest work;
- liaises with neighbouring landowners, contractors and local authorities;
- oversees facilities such as visitor centres, nature trails, footpaths, etc.;
- selects suitable breeding grounds for shellfish, sea and freshwater fish and purchases stock;
- arranges rearing and feeding and ensures health of fish stocks;
- oversees maintenance of equipment and fish habitats;
- plans fishing voyages, maintains vessel/s and equipment and oversees operational safety;
- arranges for sale of catch, liaises with onshore agents;
- ensures observance of maritime laws and international fishing regulations.
Qualifications
Whilst no formal qualifications are required for proprietors in this area, forestry managers usually require a degree or equivalent qualification in forestry and prior relevant work experience. BTEC qualifications in fish farm management are available. Skippers of offshore fishing vessels require prior work experience and must undertake basic safety training by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Apprenticeships are available in some areas. Minimum age limits may apply in some areas of employment.
*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: Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
Regional employment: Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
Future employment: Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
Top 12 industries: Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
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Equality focus: Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
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
£28,157
Female average annual salary
£33,371
Male average annual salary
78
Female average weekly hours
47
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
Workforce gender: Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
Breakdown by region
£44,321
London - highest annual average salary
£28,679
Yorkshire and the Humber - lowest annual average salary
82
London - Highest average weekly hours
33
Scotland - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£6,257)
51 years
Highest annual salary (£35,979) at this age
Unemployment rate for under 25s
0.89%
Unemployment rate for 25s and over