1133 Public relations and communications directors

In short

• ONS unit group 1133, in minor group 113 (Functional managers and directors) and major group 1 (Managers, directors and senior officials).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): On the list: Table 1, Table 2.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £77,200 (£39.59 per hour)
  • Table 2, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £59,700 (£30.62 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Public relations and communications directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the public relations, communications and public information activities of an organisation or on behalf of clients.

Typical entry routes

Entry is generally via career progression from related occupations (e.g. communications officer, public relations officer) and although there are no pre-set entry standards, in practice most communications and public relations directors hold a degree. Off and on-the-job training is provided.

Tasks

• develops and reviews the public relations policy and direction of an organisation
• directs and oversees the work of the communications department of an organisation or work on behalf of clients at a public relations firm
• liaises with client to discuss their needs and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives directs public relations campaigns and communicates messages through a variety of media
• reviews and revises campaign strategy and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary
• stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures
• directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation

Related job titles

• Head of communications
• Head of public relations

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on median Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

1133 Public relations and communications directors

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Public relations and communications directors

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£77,200 (£39.59 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

£69,500 (£35.64 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

£61,700 (£31.64 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£54,000 (£27.69 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Table 2: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on 25th percentile Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

1133 Public relations and communications directors

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

1132, 1134

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Public relations and communications directors

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£59,700 (£30.62 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

£53,800 (£27.59 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

£47,800 (£24.51 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£41,800 (£21.44 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Other unit groups in minor group 113

• 1131 Financial managers and directors
• 1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
• 1134 Purchasing managers and directors
• 1135 Charitable organisation managers and directors
• 1136 Human resource managers and directors
• 1137 Information technology directors
• 1139 Functional managers and directors n.e.c.

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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