1259 Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c.

In short

• ONS unit group 1259, in minor group 125 (Managers and proprietors in other 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, Table 2b.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1a, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £41,700 (£21.38 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £33,100 (£16.97 per hour)
  • Table 2b, Going rate (GBM – minimum rate): £33,100 (£16.97 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of managerial tasks in other service industries not elsewhere classified in minor group 125: Managers and proprietors in other services.

Typical entry routes

Entry requirements vary according to the particular company and/or service. Some companies do not require candidates to have academic qualifications, but others require a degree or equivalent qualification. Off and on-the-job training may be provided.

Tasks

• determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements
• ensures that adequate reserves of merchandise are held and that stock keeping is carried out efficiently
• authorises payment for supplies received and decides on vending price and credit terms
• examines quality of merchandise and ensures that effective use is made of advertising and display facilities
• manages agencies to provide services out-sourced by other organisations and businesses
• ensures maintenance of appropriate service levels to meet the objectives of the business

Related job titles

• Director (private detective agency)
• Car park manager
• Cemetery Manager
• Library manager
• Owner (cleaning services)
• Training centre manager
• Driving school owner

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

1259 Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Cleaning and hygiene services managers and proprietors
• Educational establishment managers and proprietors
• Funeral services and crematorium managers and proprietors
• Library managers
• Recruitment agency managers and proprietors
• Security services managers and proprietors
• Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£41,700 (£21.38 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

1259 Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

1139, 1259

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Cleaning and hygiene services managers and proprietors
• Educational establishment managers and proprietors
• Funeral services and crematorium managers and proprietors
• Library managers
• Recruitment agency managers and proprietors
• Security services managers and proprietors
• Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified

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

£33,100 (£16.97 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

Table 2b: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Global Business Mobility applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 4 April 2024

SOC 2020 occupation code

1259 Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

1139

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Cleaning and hygiene services managers and proprietors
• Educational establishment managers and proprietors
• Funeral services and crematorium managers and proprietors
• Library managers
• Recruitment agency managers and proprietors
• Security services managers and proprietors
• Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified

Going rate (GBM – minimum rate)

£33,100 (£16.97 per hour)

70% of going rate (GTR – minimum rate)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Other unit groups in minor group 125

• 1251 Property, housing and estate managers
• 1252 Garage managers and proprietors
• 1253 Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors
• 1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers
• 1255 Managers and directors in the creative industries
• 1256 Betting shop and gambling establishment managers
• 1257 Hire services managers and proprietors
• 1258 Directors in consultancy services

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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