ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
SOC 1163Corporate managers and directors
Senior officers in fire, ambulance, prison and related services Salary
Salary data from ONS ASHE. Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.
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About this role
Senior officers in fire, ambulance, prison and related services hold senior leadership positions within the uniformed services. They are responsible for strategic command, operational planning, personnel management and ensuring public safety and security within their respective services.
Key responsibilities
- Strategic and operational command and decision-making
- Managing large teams and operational resources
- Ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and service standards
- Representing the service to government and public bodies
- Developing and implementing service improvement strategies
Qualifications and entry routes
Requires extensive service experience and progressive promotion through ranks. Senior leadership courses and qualifications specific to the service are mandatory. Many hold degrees and postgraduate qualifications.
Career outlook
Recruitment into these services remains competitive. Senior positions are reached through long-term career progression within the service.
Key skills
Common industries
- Military
- Police
- Fire and rescue
- Ambulance services
- Prison service
Data coverage
SOC code1163
Data sourceONS ASHE
Years available2015–2025
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Mean Salary
£61,410
Top 10% Earn
N/A
Jobs (000s)
N/A
Data Years
11 years
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Nominal growth: +3.6%Real growth: -7.2%
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