SOC 2020 · 1223
Publicans and managers of licensed premises
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
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 Publicans and managers of licensed premises in UK to draw it. The figures we do hold are shown above.
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | — | £38,043 | — | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £44,658 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £34,753 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Publicans and managers of licensed premises organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of public houses (non-residential and residential) and bar and catering facilities at non-residential clubs.
Typical tasks
arranges purchase of alcoholic and other beverages, bar snacks, cigarettes and other items and ensures that stocks are stored in proper conditions
supervises bar, kitchen and cleaning staff and, if necessary, assists with the serving of drinks
observes licensing laws and other statutory regulations and regulates behaviour of customers as necessary
maintains financial records for the establishment determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs
Entry routes and qualifications
No formal academic qualifications are required. Relevant experience is advantageous, and candidates must be over 18 years of age and complete the personal licence holders’ qualification. Larger chains offer accelerated promotion for holders of degrees or equivalent qualifications. Off and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs relevant to licensed premises management are available at levels 2 to 4.