1225 Travel agency managers and proprietors

In short

• ONS unit group 1225, 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): £36,000 (£18.46 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £30,000 (£15.38 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Travel agency managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources and activities of travel agencies and booking offices.

Typical entry routes

Entry is most common with GCSEs/S grades but is possible with other academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Off and on-the-job training is available. BTEC/SQA awards and NVQs/SVQs at level 3 are available.

Tasks

• plans work schedules and assigns tasks and responsibilities
• co-ordinates the activities of clerical, secretarial and other staff
• discusses client’s requirements and advises on road, rail, air and sea travel and accommodation
• makes and confirms travel and accommodation bookings, arranges group holidays, tours and individual itineraries
• advises on currency and passport/visa regulations and any necessary health precautions needed
• determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs

Related job titles

• Branch manager (travel agents)
• Tourist information manager
• Travel agency owner
• Travel manager

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

1225 Travel agency managers and proprietors

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Travel agency managers and proprietors

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£36,000 (£18.46 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

1225 Travel agency managers and proprietors

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

1226

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Travel agency managers and proprietors

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

£30,000 (£15.38 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
• 1223 Publicans and managers of licensed premises
• 1224 Leisure and sports 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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