SOC 2020 · 1224
Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
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.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £24,868 |
| 25th | £28,154 |
| 50th | £36,026 |
| 75th | £42,756 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £24,868 | £28,154 | £36,026 | £42,756 | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £36,865 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £25,662 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £39,758 | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 | — | — | £30,911 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Leisure and sports managers organise and proprietors, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources required for the provision of sporting, artistic, theatrical and other recreational and amenity services.
Typical tasks
organises timetable of activities/schedule of programmes
ensures that facilities are kept clean and in good condition and that appropriate health and safety requirements are adhered to
keeps abreast of new trends and developments in recreational activities and arranges exhibitions, theatrical productions, concerts, demonstrations, etc
advises on the facilities available and promotes publicity in relation to shows, games, races, new theme parks, etc
determines financial, staffing, material and other short and long-term needs
recruits, supervises and trains staff
ensures custody of all cash receipts and organises regular stock checks
Entry routes and qualifications
Both graduate and non-graduate entry is possible. Off and on-the-job training is provided. Apprenticeships at level 3 and NVQs/SVQs at levels 3 and 4 are available in relevant areas. Professional qualifications may also be required for some posts.