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Occupation (494 categories)
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- 1 Managers, directors and senior officials
- 11 Corporate managers and directors
- 111 Chief Executives and Senior Officials
- 1115 Chief executives and senior officials
- 1116 Elected officers and representatives
- 112 Production Managers and Directors
- 1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
- 1122 Production managers and directors in construction
- 1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
- 113 Functional Managers and Directors
- 1131 Financial managers and directors
- 1132 Marketing and sales directors
- 1133 Purchasing managers and directors
- 1134 Advertising and public relations directors
- 1135 Human resource managers and directors
- 1136 Information technology and telecommunications directors
- 1139 Functional managers and directors n.e.c.
- 115 Financial Institution Managers and Directors
- 1150 Financial institution managers and directors
- 116 Managers and Directors in Transport and Logistics
- 1161 Managers and directors in transport and distribution
- 1162 Managers and directors in storage and warehousing
- 117 Senior Officers in Protective Services
- 1171 Officers in armed forces
- 1172 Senior police officers
- 1173 Senior officers in fire, ambulance, prison and related services
- 118 Health and Social Services Managers and Directors
- 1181 Health services and public health managers and directors
- 1184 Social services managers and directors
- 119 Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale
- 1190 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
- 12 Other managers and proprietors
- 121 Managers and Proprietors in Agriculture Related Services
- 1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
- 1213 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
- 122 Managers and Proprietors in Hospitality and Leisure Services
- 1221 Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors
- 1223 Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors
- 1224 Publicans and managers of licensed premises
- 1225 Leisure and sports managers
- 1226 Travel agency managers and proprietors
- 124 Managers and Proprietors in Health and Care Services
- 1241 Health care practice managers
- 1242 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors
- 125 Managers and Proprietors in Other Services
- 1251 Property, housing and estate managers
- 1252 Garage managers and proprietors
- 1253 Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors
- 1254 Shopkeepers and proprietors: wholesale and retail
- 1255 Waste disposal and environmental services managers
- 1259 Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c.
- 2 Professional occupations
- 21 Science, research, engineering and technology professionals
- 211 Natural and Social Science Professionals
- 2111 Chemical scientists
- 2112 Biological scientists and biochemists
- 2113 Physical scientists
- 2114 Social and humanities scientists
- 2119 Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.
- 212 Engineering Professionals
- 2121 Civil engineers
- 2122 Mechanical engineers
- 2123 Electrical engineers
- 2124 Electronics engineers
- 2126 Design and development engineers
- 2127 Production and process engineers
- 2129 Engineering professionals n.e.c.
- 213 Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals
- 2133 IT specialist managers
- 2134 IT project and programme managers
- 2135 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
- 2136 Programmers and software development professionals
- 2137 Web design and development professionals
- 2139 Information technology and telecommunications professionals n.e.c.
- 214 Conservation and Environment Professionals
- 2141 Conservation professionals
- 2142 Environment professionals
- 215 Research and Development Managers
- 2150 Research and development managers
- 22 Health professionals
- 221 Health Professionals
- 2211 Medical practitioners
- 2212 Psychologists
- 2213 Pharmacists
- 2214 Ophthalmic opticians
- 2215 Dental practitioners
- 2216 Veterinarians
- 2217 Medical radiographers
- 2218 Podiatrists
- 2219 Health professionals n.e.c.
- 222 Therapy Professionals
- 2221 Physiotherapists
- 2222 Occupational therapists
- 2223 Speech and language therapists
- 2229 Therapy professionals n.e.c.
- 223 Nursing and Midwifery Professionals
- 2231 Nurses
- 2232 Midwives
- 23 Teaching and educational professionals
- 231 Teaching and Educational Professionals
- 2311 Higher education teaching professionals
- 2312 Further education teaching professionals
- 2314 Secondary education teaching professionals
- 2315 Primary and nursery education teaching professionals
- 2316 Special needs education teaching professionals
- 2317 Senior professionals of educational establishments
- 2318 Education advisers and school inspectors
- 2319 Teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.
- 24 Business, media and public service professionals
- 241 Legal Professionals
- 2412 Barristers and judges
- 2413 Solicitors
- 2419 Legal professionals n.e.c.
- 242 Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
- 2421 Chartered and certified accountants
- 2423 Management consultants and business analysts
- 2424 Business and financial project management professionals
- 2425 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
- 2426 Business and related research professionals
- 2429 Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.
- 243 Architects, Town Planners and Surveyors
- 2431 Architects
- 2432 Town planning officers
- 2433 Quantity surveyors
- 2434 Chartered surveyors
- 2435 Chartered architectural technologists
- 2436 Construction project managers and related professionals
- 244 Welfare Professionals
- 2442 Social workers
- 2443 Probation officers
- 2444 Clergy
- 2449 Welfare professionals n.e.c.
- 245 Librarians and Related Professionals
- 2451 Librarians
- 2452 Archivists and curators
- 246 Quality and Regulatory Professionals
- 2461 Quality control and planning engineers
- 2462 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals
- 2463 Environmental health professionals
- 247 Media Professionals
- 2471 Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors
- 2472 Public relations professionals
- 2473 Advertising accounts managers and creative directors
- 3 Associate professional and technical occupations
- 31 Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
- 311 Science, Engineering and Production Technicians
- 3111 Laboratory technicians
- 3112 Electrical and electronics technicians
- 3113 Engineering technicians
- 3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
- 3115 Quality assurance technicians
- 3116 Planning, process and production technicians
- 3119 Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
- 312 Draughtspersons and Related Architectural Technicians
- 3121 Architectural and town planning technicians
- 3122 Draughtspersons
- 313 Information Technology Technicians
- 3131 IT operations technicians
- 3132 IT user support technicians
- 32 Health and social care associate professionals
- 321 Health Associate Professionals
- 3213 Paramedics
- 3216 Dispensing opticians
- 3217 Pharmaceutical technicians
- 3218 Medical and dental technicians
- 3219 Health associate professionals n.e.c.
- 323 Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals
- 3231 Youth and community workers
- 3233 Child and early years officers
- 3234 Housing officers
- 3235 Counsellors
- 3239 Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.
- 33 Protective service occupations
- 331 Protective Service Occupations
- 3311 NCOs and other ranks
- 3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)
- 3313 Fire service officers (watch manager and below)
- 3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
- 3315 Police community support officers
- 3319 Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.
- 34 Culture, media and sports occupations
- 341 Artistic, Literary and Media Occupations
- 3411 Artists
- 3412 Authors, writers and translators
- 3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters
- 3414 Dancers and choreographers
- 3415 Musicians
- 3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
- 3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
- 342 Design Occupations
- 3421 Graphic designers
- 3422 Product, clothing and related designers
- 344 Sports and Fitness Occupations
- 3441 Sports players
- 3442 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
- 3443 Fitness instructors
- 35 Business and public service associate professionals
- 351 Transport Associate Professionals
- 3511 Air traffic controllers
- 3512 Aircraft pilots and flight engineers
- 3513 Ship and hovercraft officers
- 352 Legal Associate Professionals
- 3520 Legal associate professionals
- 353 Business, Finance and Related Associate Professionals
- 3531 Estimators, valuers and assessors
- 3532 Brokers
- 3533 Insurance underwriters
- 3534 Finance and investment analysts and advisers
- 3535 Taxation experts
- 3536 Importers and exporters
- 3537 Financial and accounting technicians
- 3538 Financial accounts managers
- 3539 Business and related associate professionals n.e.c.
- 354 Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals
- 3541 Buyers and procurement officers
- 3542 Business sales executives
- 3543 Marketing associate professionals
- 3544 Estate agents and auctioneers
- 3545 Sales accounts and business development managers
- 3546 Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
- 355 Conservation and Environmental associate professionals
- 3550 Conservation and environmental associate professionals
- 356 Public Services and Other Associate Professionals
- 3561 Public services associate professionals
- 3562 Human resources and industrial relations officers
- 3563 Vocational and industrial trainers and instructors
- 3564 Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
- 3565 Inspectors of standards and regulations
- 3567 Health and safety officers
- 4 Administrative and secretarial occupations
- 41 Administrative occupations
- 411 Administrative Occupations: Government and Related Organisations
- 4112 National government administrative occupations
- 4113 Local government administrative occupations
- 4114 Officers of non-governmental organisations
- 412 Administrative Occupations: Finance
- 4121 Credit controllers
- 4122 Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks
- 4123 Bank and post office clerks
- 4124 Finance officers
- 4129 Financial administrative occupations n.e.c.
- 413 Administrative Occupations: Records
- 4131 Records clerks and assistants
- 4132 Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants
- 4133 Stock control clerks and assistants
- 4134 Transport and distribution clerks and assistants
- 4135 Library clerks and assistants
- 4138 Human resources administrative occupations
- 415 Other Administrative Occupations
- 4151 Sales administrators
- 4159 Other administrative occupations n.e.c.
- 416 Administrative Occupations: Office Managers and Supervisors
- 4161 Office managers
- 4162 Office supervisors
- 42 Secretarial and related occupations
- 421 Secretarial and Related Occupations
- 4211 Medical secretaries
- 4212 Legal secretaries
- 4213 School secretaries
- 4214 Company secretaries
- 4215 Personal assistants and other secretaries
- 4216 Receptionists
- 4217 Typists and related keyboard occupations
- 5 Skilled trades occupations
- 51 Skilled agricultural and related trades
- 511 Agricultural and Related Trades
- 5111 Farmers
- 5112 Horticultural trades
- 5113 Gardeners and landscape gardeners
- 5114 Groundsmen and greenkeepers
- 5119 Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.
- 52 Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades
- 521 Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades
- 5211 Smiths and forge workers
- 5212 Moulders, core makers and die casters
- 5213 Sheet metal workers
- 5214 Metal plate workers, and riveters
- 5215 Welding trades
- 5216 Pipe fitters
- 522 Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades
- 5221 Metal machining setters and setter-operators
- 5222 Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out
- 5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters
- 5224 Precision instrument makers and repairers
- 5225 Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
- 523 Vehicle Trades
- 5231 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
- 5232 Vehicle body builders and repairers
- 5234 Vehicle paint technicians
- 5235 Aircraft maintenance and related trades
- 5236 Boat and ship builders and repairers
- 5237 Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers
- 524 Electrical and Electronic Trades
- 5241 Electricians and electrical fitters
- 5242 Telecommunications engineers
- 5244 TV, video and audio engineers
- 5245 IT engineers
- 5249 Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
- 525 Skilled Metal, Electrical and Electronic Trades Supervisors
- 5250 Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors
- 53 Skilled construction and building trades
- 531 Construction and Building Trades
- 5311 Steel erectors
- 5312 Bricklayers and masons
- 5313 Roofers, roof tilers and slaters
- 5314 Plumbers and heating and ventilating engineers
- 5315 Carpenters and joiners
- 5316 Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
- 5319 Construction and building trades n.e.c.
- 532 Building Finishing Trades
- 5321 Plasterers
- 5322 Floorers and wall tilers
- 5323 Painters and decorators
- 533 Construction and Building Trades Supervisors
- 5330 Construction and building trades supervisors
- 54 Textiles, printing and other skilled trades
- 541 Textiles and Garments Trades
- 5411 Weavers and knitters
- 5412 Upholsterers
- 5413 Footwear and leather working trades
- 5414 Tailors and dressmakers
- 5419 Textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c.
- 542 Printing Trades
- 5421 Pre-press technicians
- 5422 Printers
- 5423 Print finishing and binding workers
- 543 Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades
- 5431 Butchers
- 5432 Bakers and flour confectioners
- 5433 Fishmongers and poultry dressers
- 5434 Chefs
- 5435 Cooks
- 5436 Catering and bar managers
- 544 Other Skilled Trades
- 5441 Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers
- 5442 Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers
- 5443 Florists
- 5449 Other skilled trades n.e.c.
- 6 Caring, leisure and other service occupations
- 61 Caring personal service occupations
- 612 Childcare and Related Personal Services
- 6121 Nursery nurses and assistants
- 6122 Childminders and related occupations
- 6123 Playworkers
- 6125 Teaching assistants
- 6126 Educational support assistants
- 613 Animal Care and Control Services
- 6131 Veterinary nurses
- 6132 Pest control officers
- 6139 Animal care services occupations n.e.c.
- 614 Caring Personal Services
- 6141 Nursing auxiliaries and assistants
- 6142 Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics)
- 6143 Dental nurses
- 6144 Houseparents and residential wardens
- 6145 Care workers and home carers
- 6146 Senior care workers
- 6147 Care escorts
- 6148 Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants
- 62 Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
- 621 Leisure and Travel Services
- 6211 Sports and leisure assistants
- 6212 Travel agents
- 6214 Air travel assistants
- 6215 Rail travel assistants
- 6219 Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c.
- 622 Hairdressers and Related Services
- 6221 Hairdressers and barbers
- 6222 Beauticians and related occupations
- 623 Housekeeping and Related Services
- 6231 Housekeepers and related occupations
- 6232 Caretakers
- 624 Cleaning and Housekeeping Managers and Supervisors
- 6240 Cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors
- 7 Sales and customer service occupations
- 71 Sales occupations
- 711 Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers
- 7111 Sales and retail assistants
- 7112 Retail cashiers and check-out operators
- 7113 Telephone salespersons
- 7114 Pharmacy and other dispensing assistants
- 7115 Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
- 712 Sales Related Occupations
- 7121 Collector salespersons and credit agents
- 7122 Debt, rent and other cash collectors
- 7123 Roundspersons and van salespersons
- 7124 Market and street traders and assistants
- 7125 Merchandisers and window dressers
- 7129 Sales related occupations n.e.c.
- 713 Sales Supervisors
- 7130 Sales supervisors
- 72 Customer service occupations
- 721 Customer Service Occupations
- 7211 Call and contact centre occupations
- 7213 Telephonists
- 7214 Communication operators
- 7215 Market research interviewers
- 7219 Customer service occupations n.e.c.
- 722 Customer Service Managers and Supervisors
- 7220 Customer service managers and supervisors
- 8 Process, plant and machine operatives
- 81 Process, plant and machine operatives
- 811 Process Operatives
- 8111 Food, drink and tobacco process operatives
- 8112 Glass and ceramics process operatives
- 8113 Textile process operatives
- 8114 Chemical and related process operatives
- 8115 Rubber process operatives
- 8116 Plastics process operatives
- 8117 Metal making and treating process operatives
- 8118 Electroplaters
- 8119 Process operatives n.e.c.
- 812 Plant and Machine Operatives
- 8121 Paper and wood machine operatives
- 8122 Coal mine operatives
- 8123 Quarry workers and related operatives
- 8124 Energy plant operatives
- 8125 Metal working machine operatives
- 8126 Water and sewerage plant operatives
- 8127 Printing machine assistants
- 8129 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
- 813 Assemblers and Routine Operatives
- 8131 Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)
- 8132 Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)
- 8133 Routine inspectors and testers
- 8134 Weighers, graders and sorters
- 8135 Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters
- 8137 Sewing machinists
- 8139 Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
- 814 Construction Operatives
- 8141 Scaffolders, stagers and riggers
- 8142 Road construction operatives
- 8143 Rail construction and maintenance operatives
- 8149 Construction operatives n.e.c.
- 82 Transport and mobile machine drivers and operatives
- 821 Road Transport Drivers
- 8211 Large goods vehicle drivers
- 8212 Van drivers
- 8213 Bus and coach drivers
- 8214 Taxi and cab drivers and chauffeurs
- 8215 Driving instructors
- 822 Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives
- 8221 Crane drivers
- 8222 Fork-lift truck drivers
- 8223 Agricultural machinery drivers
- 8229 Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.
- 823 Other Drivers and Transport Operatives
- 8231 Train and tram drivers
- 8232 Marine and waterways transport operatives
- 8233 Air transport operatives
- 8234 Rail transport operatives
- 8239 Other drivers and transport operatives n.e.c.
- 9 Elementary occupations
- 91 Elementary trades and related occupations
- 911 Elementary Agricultural Occupations
- 9111 Farm workers
- 9112 Forestry workers
- 9119 Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c.
- 912 Elementary Construction Occupations
- 9120 Elementary construction occupations
- 913 Elementary Process Plant Occupations
- 9132 Industrial cleaning process occupations
- 9134 Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers
- 9139 Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.
- 92 Elementary administration and service occupations
- 921 Elementary Administration Occupations
- 9211 Postal workers, mail sorters, messengers and couriers
- 9219 Elementary administration occupations n.e.c.
- 923 Elementary Cleaning Occupations
- 9231 Window cleaners
- 9232 Street cleaners
- 9233 Cleaners and domestics
- 9234 Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers
- 9235 Refuse and salvage occupations
- 9236 Vehicle valeters and cleaners
- 9239 Elementary cleaning occupations n.e.c.
- 924 Elementary Security Occupations
- 9241 Security guards and related occupations
- 9242 Parking and civil enforcement occupations
- 9244 School midday and crossing patrol occupations
- 9249 Elementary security occupations n.e.c.
- 925 Elementary Sales Occupations
- 9251 Shelf fillers
- 9259 Elementary sales occupations n.e.c.
- 926 Elementary Storage Occupations
- 9260 Elementary storage occupations
- 927 Other Elementary Services Occupations
- 9271 Hospital porters
- 9272 Kitchen and catering assistants
- 9273 Waiters and waitresses
- 9274 Bar staff
- 9275 Leisure and theme park attendants
- 9279 Other elementary services occupations n.e.c.
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Revisions and corrections
| Date of revision | Dates affected | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-15 07:00:00 | Apr 2019-Mar 2020, Jul 2019-Jun 2020 | |
| 2019-04-16 09:30:00 | Jul 2011-Jun 2012, Oct 2011-Sep 2012, Jan 2012-Dec 2012, Apr 2012-Mar 2013, Jul 2012-Jun 2013, Oct 2012-Sep 2013, Jan 2013-Dec 2013, Apr 2013-Mar 2014, Jul 2013-Jun 2014, Oct 2013-Sep 2014, Jan 2014-Dec 2014, Apr 2014-Mar 2015, Jul 2014-Jun 2015, Oct 2014-Sep 2015, Jan 2015-Dec 2015, Apr 2015-Mar 2016, Jul 2015-Jun 2016, Oct 2015-Sep 2016, Jan 2016-Dec 2016, Apr 2016-Mar 2017, Jul 2016-Jun 2017, Oct 2016-Sep 2017, Jan 2017-Dec 2017, Apr 2017-Mar 2018, Jul 2017-Jun 2018, Oct 2017-Sep 2018 | Reweighted to 2017 population estimates. |