Occupations related to A Levels
Financial manager or director
Financial managers and directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate financial information and advise on company financial policy.
Average annual earnings: £45,533
Employment in region: 6,018 positions
Leisure or sports manager
Leisure and sports managers organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources required for the provision of sporting, artistic, theatrical and other recreational and amenity services.
Average annual earnings: £20,183
Employment in region: 1,467 positions
Chemical scientist
Chemical scientists analyse and research physical aspects of chemical structure and change within substances and develop chemical techniques used in the manufacture or modification of natural substances and processed products.
Average annual earnings: £30,771
Employment in region: 323 positions
Biological scientist or biochemist
Biological scientists and biochemists examine and investigate the morphology, structure, chemistry and physical characteristics of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases.
Average annual earnings: £36,621
Employment in region: 1,834 positions
Physical scientist
Physical scientists study relationships between matter, energy and other physical phenomena, the nature, composition and structure of the Earth and other planetary bodies and forecast weather conditions and electrical, magnetic, seismic and thermal activity.
Average annual earnings: £32,507
Employment in region: 904 positions
Social or humanities scientist
Social and humanities scientists study and analyse human behaviour and the origin, structure and characteristics of language; undertake research in areas such as sociology, economics, politics, archaeology, history, philosophy, literature, the arts; organise the collection of qualitative and quantitative information, and perform subsequent analyses.
Average annual earnings: £29,894
Employment in region: 294 positions
Natural or social science professional n.e.c.
Jobholders in this unit group perform a variety of scientific research and related activities not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 211: Natural and Social Science Professionals.
Average annual earnings: £32,000
Employment in region: 1,093 positions
IT business analyst, architect or systems designer
Workers in this unit group provide advice on the effective utilisation of IT and design IT systems in order to meet the business objectives or to enhance the business effectiveness of the organisation.
Average annual earnings: £42,822
Employment in region: 2,651 positions
Information technology or telecommunications professional n.e.c.
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of tasks not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 213: Information Technology and Telecommunication Professionals.
Average annual earnings: £33,404
Employment in region: 3,908 positions
Psychologist
Psychologists research, study and assess emotional, cognitive and behavioural processes and abnormalities in human beings and animals and how these are affected by genetic, physical and social factors.
Average annual earnings: £40,541
Employment in region: 879 positions
Barrister or judge
Job holders in this unit group prepare and conduct court cases on behalf of clients, preside over judicial proceedings, and pronounce judgements within a variety of court settings and tribunals.
Average annual earnings: £32,507
Employment in region: 369 positions
Solicitor
Solicitors advise and act on behalf of individuals, organisations, businesses and government departments in legal matters.
Average annual earnings: £43,953
Employment in region: 3,578 positions
Legal professional n.e.c.
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of other professional legal occupations not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 241: Legal Professionals.
Average annual earnings: £61,679
Employment in region: 1,081 positions
Business or financial project management professional
Job holders in this unit group manage and oversee major projects across all sectors of modern industry, commerce and the public sector, in areas such as e-commerce, business analysis, finance, product development, marketing, human resources.
Average annual earnings: £43,037
Employment in region: 5,978 positions
Actuary, economist or statistician
Jobholders in this unit group apply theoretical principles and practical techniques to assess risk and formulate probabilistic outcomes in order to inform economic and business policy, and to analyse and interpret data used to assist in the formulation of financial, business and economic policies in order to maximise growth or improve business performance.
Average annual earnings: £42,666
Employment in region: 538 positions
Business or related research professional
Business and related research professionals carry out a variety of research activities for the broadcast and print media, for the police and armed forces intelligence services, for national security agencies and in other non-scientific areas.
Average annual earnings: £30,830
Employment in region: 708 positions
Business, research or administrative professional n.e.c.
Workers in this unit group advise on the formulation and implementation of policy in the public and private sectors, develop and implement substantial business, statistical and administrative systems, and perform a variety of functions not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 242: Business, research and administrative professionals.
Average annual earnings: £30,596
Employment in region: 941 positions
Social worker
Social workers provide information, advice and support to those who are socially excluded or are experiencing crisis; they protect the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with disabilities, elderly people and people who are mentally or physically ill, and they may specialise in specific areas of work.
Average annual earnings: £32,175
Employment in region: 1,730 positions
Welfare professional n.e.c.
Workers in this unit group perform a variety of welfare-related professional occupations not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 244: Welfare Professionals.
Average annual earnings: £30,654
Employment in region: 466 positions
Journalist, newspaper or periodical editor
Jobholders in this unit group investigate and write up stories and features for broadcasting and for newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, evaluate and manage their style and content and oversee the editorial direction of these types of output and publication.
Average annual earnings: £26,598
Employment in region: 1,042 positions
Public relations professional
Public relations professionals plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities that promote the image and understanding of an organisation and its products or services to consumers, businesses, members of the public and other specified audiences.
Average annual earnings: £20,319
Employment in region: 1,179 positions
Advertising accounts manager or creative director
Advertising accounts managers and creative directors plan, design, organise and direct the advertising activities of an organisation.
Average annual earnings: £31,395
Employment in region: 787 positions
Laboratory technician
Laboratory technicians carry out routine laboratory tests and checks, and perform a variety of technical support functions requiring the application of established or prescribed procedures and techniques to assist scientists with their research, development, analysis and testing, and to verify the physical, chemical and other characteristics of materials and products.
Average annual earnings: £18,077
Employment in region: 1,642 positions
Artist
Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.
Average annual earnings: £23,010
Employment in region: 567 positions
Author, writer or translator
Job holders in this unit group write, edit and evaluate literary material for publication excluding material for newspapers, magazines and other periodicals but including scripts and narrative for film, TV, radio and computer games and animations; and translate spoken and written statements into different languages.
Average annual earnings: £35,802
Employment in region: 540 positions
Arts officer, producer or director
Arts officers, producers and directors assume creative, financial and organisational responsibilities in the production and direction of television and radio programmes, films, stage presentations, content for other media, and the promotion and exhibition of other creative activities.
Average annual earnings: £28,139
Employment in region: 873 positions
Photographer, audio-visual or broadcasting equipment operator
Workers in this unit group operate and assist with still, cine and television cameras and operate other equipment to record, manipulate and project sound and vision for entertainment, cultural, commercial and industrial purposes.
Average annual earnings: £22,737
Employment in region: 989 positions
Graphic designer
Graphic designers use illustrative, sound, visual and multimedia techniques to convey a message for information, entertainment, advertising, promotion or publicity purposes, and create special visual effects and animations for computer games, film, interactive and other media.
Average annual earnings: £24,317
Employment in region: 1,258 positions
Product, clothing or related designer
Product, clothing and related designers plan, direct and undertake the creation of designs for new industrial and commercial products, clothing and related fashion accessories, costumes and wigs, and for building interiors and stage sets.
Average annual earnings: £21,158
Employment in region: 936 positions
Sports coach, instructor or official
Sports coaches, instructors and officials work with amateur and professional sportsmen and women to enhance performance, encourage greater participation in sport, supervise recreational activities such as canoeing and mountaineering, and organise and officiate at sporting events according to established rules.
Average annual earnings: £23,264
Employment in region: 1,720 positions
Fitness instructor
Fitness instructors deliver training in a range of fitness activities, including weight training, yoga, pilates, personal training and other forms of exercise at private health and fitness centres, local authority run sports and leisure centres, other public and community establishments, and in private homes.
Average annual earnings: £16,049
Employment in region: 811 positions
Legal associate professional
Legal associate professionals provide administrative support for legal professionals, and investigate and make recommendations on legal matters that do not fall within the province of a normal court of law.
Average annual earnings: £23,868
Employment in region: 2,400 positions
Legal secretary
Legal secretaries file and maintain legal and other records, transcribe notes and dictation into typewritten form and perform other routine clerical tasks in legal practices.
Average annual earnings: £18,681
Employment in region: 2,006 positions
IT engineer
IT engineers install, maintain and repair the physical components of computer systems and equipment.
Average annual earnings: £26,988
Employment in region: 1,322 positions
Weaver or knitter
Weavers and knitters set up and operate hand and power operated looms and machines to weave fibre into fabrics and carpet, or to knit (by machine or by hand) garments and other articles from yarn.
Average annual earnings: £16,887
Employment in region: 48 positions
Upholsterer
Job holders in this unit group upholster vehicle, aircraft and other seating, fix trimmings to the interiors of vehicles and aircraft, upholster furniture such as chairs and sofas, and make mattresses, curtains and other soft furnishings.
Average annual earnings: £18,350
Employment in region: 217 positions
Textile, garment or related trade n.e.c.
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of textiles and related craft occupations not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 541: Textiles and Garments Trades.
Average annual earnings: £17,628
Employment in region: 72 positions
Textile process operative
Job holders in this unit group operate machines to prepare natural and synthetic fibres for processing, spin and twist fibre into yarn, thread, twine, rope and other similar material, and estimate the quantities of colouring matter required for printing and dyeing fabrics.
Average annual earnings: £19,071
Employment in region: 173 positions
Chemical or related process operative
Job holders in this unit group operate plant and machinery in the processing of chemical and related materials by chemical, heat or other treatment, manufacture synthetic materials and bleach, dye or otherwise treat textiles, and treat hides, skins and pelts for making into fur, leather and skin products.
Average annual earnings: £22,269
Employment in region: 755 positions
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