1223 Publicans and managers of licensed premises

In short

• ONS unit group 1223, in minor group 122 (Managers and proprietors in hospitality and leisure services) and major group 1 (Managers, directors and senior officials).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Transitional tables only: Table 1a, Table 2aa.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1a, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £36,300 (£18.62 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £30,900 (£15.85 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Publicans and managers of licensed premises organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of public houses (non-residential and residential) and bar and catering facilities at non-residential clubs.

Typical entry routes

No formal academic qualifications are required. Relevant experience is advantageous, and candidates must be over 18 years of age and complete the personal licence holders’ qualification. Larger chains offer accelerated promotion for holders of degrees or equivalent qualifications. Off and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs relevant to licensed premises management are available at levels 2 to 4.

Tasks

• arranges purchase of alcoholic and other beverages, bar snacks, cigarettes and other items and ensures that stocks are stored in proper conditions
• supervises bar, kitchen and cleaning staff and, if necessary, assists with the serving of drinks
• observes licensing laws and other statutory regulations and regulates behaviour of customers as necessary
• maintains financial records for the establishment determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs

Related job titles

• Landlady (public house)
• Licensee
• Manager (wine bar)
• Publican

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 1a: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

1223 Publicans and managers of licensed premises

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Publicans and managers of licensed premises

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£36,300 (£18.62 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Table 2aa: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

1223 Publicans and managers of licensed premises

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

1224

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Publicans and managers of licensed premises

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

£30,900 (£15.85 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

Not applicable

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

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Other unit groups in minor group 122

• 1221 Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors
• 1222 Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors
• 1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
• 1225 Travel agency managers and proprietors

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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