Office managers

£38,064

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

37 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

1.11%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Office managers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 4161

Office managers plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources of offices within commercial, industrial and other non-governmental organisations and public agencies. (National and local government office managers are classified to unit group 3561: Public services associate professionals.)

Common tasks include:

plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities;
advises on the handling of all correspondence and enquiries relating to accounts, sales, statistical and vacancy records;
ensures that procedures for considering, issuing, amending and endorsing insurance policies are adhered to;
plans, organises and co-ordinates the activities and resources of other offices not elsewhere classified including box offices, other ticket offices and accommodation bureaux.

Qualifications

Entry will usually require GCSEs/S grades but is possible with other academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Professional qualifications are available in some areas of work.

*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: Office managers

Future employment: Office managers

Top 12 industries: Office managers

Alternative & related job titles: Office managers

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Equality focus: Office managers

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