SOC 2020 · 3557
Events managers and organisers
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 | £23,626 |
| 25th | £27,554 |
| 50th | £32,163 |
| 75th | £41,072 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £23,626 | £27,554 | £32,163 | £41,072 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £35,463 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £28,176 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £38,247 | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 | — | — | £31,146 | — | — |
| Wales 2025 | — | — | £33,353 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Events managers and organisers manage, organise and coordinate business conferences, exhibitions, concerts and similar events.
Typical tasks
discusses conference and exhibition requirements with clients and advises on facilities
develops proposal for the event, and presents proposal to client
allocates exhibition space to exhibitors
plans work schedules, assigns tasks, and co-ordinates the activities of designers, crafts persons, technical staff, caterers and other events staff
liaises closely with venue staff to ensure smooth running of the event
ensures that Health and Safety and other statutory regulations are met
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades, A levels/H grades, a BTEC/SQA award or equivalent qualifications. Professional qualifications are available and may be required by some employers. Off and-on-the-job training is available.