SOC 2020
Professional Occupations Index
Alphabetical index of 99 professional unit groups from the Standard Occupational Classification 2020. Each occupation is mapped to its relevant UK SIC 2026 industries.
1111
Chief executives and senior officials
CEO, Director, Diplomat...
1121
Production managers and directors in manufacturing
Plant manager, Factory manager...
1122
Production managers and directors in construction
Construction manager, Site manager...
1131
Financial managers and directors
Finance director, CFO...
1150
Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
Shop manager, Retail director...
1161
Managers and directors in transport and distribution
Logistics manager, Transport manager...
1172
Education managers
Headteacher, Dean...
1173
Health services and public health managers and directors
NHS manager, Clinic manager...
1221
Hotel and accommodation managers and directors
Hotel manager, B&B owner...
1223
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and directors
Restaurant manager, Catering manager...
1225
Leisure and sports managers
Gym manager, Sports coach...
1251
Property, housing and estate managers
Property manager, Housing officer...
1255
Waste disposal and environmental services managers
Recycling manager, Waste officer...
2111
Chemical scientists
Chemist, Lab technician...
2112
Biological scientists
Biologist, Ecologist...
2121
Civil engineers
Structural engineer, Site engineer...
2122
Mechanical engineers
Design engineer, Mechanical consultant...
2123
Mining engineers
Mine manager, Petroleum engineer...
2124
Electrical engineers
Power engineer, Electrical designer...
2126
Planning and development surveyors
Town planner, Land surveyor...
2127
Industrial engineers
Process engineer, Manufacturing engineer...
2129
Engineering professionals n.e.c.
Environmental engineer...
2134
Programmers and software development professionals
Software engineer, Web developer...
2136
IT quality and testing professionals
Software tester, QA analyst...
2137
IT network professionals
Network engineer, Systems admin...
2139
Information technology professionals n.e.c.
IT consultant, Systems analyst...
2141
Web design professionals
Web designer, UX designer...
2211
Medical practitioners
Doctor, GP, Physician...
2231
Nurses
Nurse, Staff nurse...
2237
Veterinary nurses
Vet assistant...
2311
Higher education teaching professionals
Professor, Lecturer...
2314
Secondary education teaching professionals
Teacher, Secondary teacher...
2315
Primary education teaching professionals
Primary teacher, Tutor...
2319
Teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.
Ed consultant...
2412
Solicitors and lawyers
Solicitor, Lawyer, Attorney...
2419
Legal professionals n.e.c.
Legal advisor...
2421
Chartered and certified accountants
Accountant, Auditor...
2422
Finance and investment analysts and advisers
Financial analyst, Investment advisor...
2424
Business and financial project management professionals
Project manager...
2431
Management consultants and business analysts
Business consultant, Analyst...
2433
Actuaries, economists and statisticians
Economist, Statistician...
2434
Business and related research professionals
Researcher, Market analyst...
2451
Architects
Architect, Building designer...
3312
Police officers (sergeant and below)
Police officer, PC...
3313
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)
Firefighter...
3315
Prison service officers (below principal officer)
Prison guard...
3411
Artists
Painter, Sculptor, Artist...
3414
Musicians
Musician, Composer...
3416
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Photographer, Cameraman...
3422
Product, clothing and related designers
Designer, Stylist...
3534
Finance and investment analysts and advisers
Finance assistant, Bookkeeper...
3542
Importers and exporters
Import agent, Export manager...
3545
Valuers and assessors
Surveyor, Valuer...
3555
Estate agents and auctioneers
Estate agent, Realtor...
4111
Civil Service administrative officers and assistants
Civil servant, Public admin...
4122
Housing officers
Housing admin...
4131
Financial administrative occupations n.e.c.
Finance clerk, Payroll clerk...
4133
Stock control clerks and assistants
Stock clerk, Warehouse admin...
4134
Transport and distribution clerks and assistants
Logistics clerk, Freight clerk...
4159
Other administrative occupations n.e.c.
Office admin, Clerk...
4216
Receptionists
Receptionist, Front desk...
5111
Farmers
Agricultural producer, Arable farmer, Livestock farmer...
5112
Forestry workers
Logger, Forester, Timber harvester...
5113
Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c.
Fisherman, Trawler hand...
5223
Metal working production and maintenance fitters
Tool maker, Fitter...
5231
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
Mechanic, Car repair...
5232
Vehicle body builders and repairers
Body shop tech...
5241
Electricians and electrical fitters
Electrician, Sparky, Electrical contractor...
5314
Bricklayers
Bricklayer, Mason...
5316
Carpenters and joiners
Carpenter, Joiner...
5319
Construction and building trades n.e.c.
Builder, General contractor...
5322
Floorers and wall sailors
Tiler, Floor layer...
5434
Chefs
Chef, Head cook...
5436
Waiters and waitresses
Waiter, Server...
6121
Nursery nurses and assistants
Nursery worker...
6122
Childminders and related occupations
Nanny, Childminder...
6123
Playworkers
Youth worker...
6131
Care workers and home helpers
Carer, Support worker...
6212
Travel agents
Travel consultant...
6221
Beauticians and related occupations
Beautician, Nail tech...
6222
Hairdressers and barbers
Hairdresser, Barber...
6231
Housekeepers and related occupations
Housekeeper, Butler...
7111
Sales and retail assistants
Shop assistant, Sales person...
7112
Retail cashiers and check-out operators
Cashier, Checkout assistant...
8111
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives
Machine operator, Factory worker...
8122
Energy plant operatives
Driller, Rig hand...
8123
Quarry workers and pipe layers
Quarry hand, Stone cutter...
8124
Energy plant operatives
Power station operator, Gas plant operator...
8126
Water and sewerage plant operatives
Water treatment operator...
8131
Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)
Assembly worker, Line worker...
8211
Large goods vehicle drivers
HGV driver, Lorry driver...
8212
Van drivers
Delivery driver, Courier...
8233
Fork-lift truck drivers
Forklift operator...
9111
Farm workers
Agricultural labourer, Harvest hand, Farm hand...
9119
Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c.
Agri laborer...
9233
Cleaners and domestics
Cleaner, Janitor...
9235
Refuse and salvage occupations
Refuse collector, Bin man, Salvage worker...
9241
Security guards and related occupations
Security guard, Bouncer...
9260
Other elementary services occupations n.e.c.
Kitchen assistant, Porter...