SOC 2020 · 1212
Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Shortage list only
Below the usual skill level, but listed.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Immigration Salary List
Listed roles carry their own restrictions — check GOV.UK.
Shortage list conditions
Immigration Salary List: only “fishing boat masters” (Scotland only). Listed until 31 Dec 2026.
Shortage-list jobs are below the usual skill level, so employers face restrictions such as no dependants and no salary discount. Check GOV.UK for the current conditions.
Salary the job must pay
A Skilled Worker job must pay at least the higher of the general threshold and the going rate for its occupation code.
Going rate (standard)
£33,400
General threshold
£41,700
Visa thresholds from
Minimum for this role
£41,700
Home Office going rates from
New entrants and some other cases can use 70% of the going rate, £33,400, subject to the lower general threshold of £33,400.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
ONS has not published enough of the pay distribution for Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services in UK to draw it. The figures we do hold are shown above.
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | — | £33,011 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
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.
Typical tasks
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
Entry routes and 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.