What is the happiest job in the UK?
Hannah Gold, 30th July 2018, Business
If you've been considering a career change - you've come to the right place! We've been researching what the happiest jobs are in the UK, in a bid to work out what the recipe is for a happy work life.
Glassdoor is an anonymous review site where employees and former employees can review their companies and their management. It's also a platform to search for job openings!
Every year they publish their annual review of the best (and most satisfying) jobs in the UK using their collected data. They consider lots of factors when reviewing the information including, median base salary, job satisfaction and career opportunities.
So let's see the top ten!
10. Project Manager
Job Description: This job title is wide ranging, and is used across various industries. So whilst it's difficult to provide a specific description, if you're a people person, a natural leader and highly organised it might be worth checking out some of these job openings.
Job Satisfaction Score: 3.5/5
Median Base Salary: £44k
9. Business Analyst
Job Description: A Business Analyst's duties can vary from role to role. However, generally speaking they develop technical solutions to business problems, find ways in which to advance a company's sales efforts and general advise the decision makers within a business how improvements can and should be made. Here's where you can check out job openings for Business Analyst positions.
Job Satisfaction Score: 3.7/5
Median Base Salary: £39k
8. Commercial Manager
Job Description: Generally speaking a Commercial Manager is responsible for the financial management of projects, putting together bids for new work and negotiating and agreeing contracts. Check out these job openings for Commercial Managers across the UK.
Job Satisfaction Score: 3.8/5
Median Base Salary: £52k
7. Contract Manager
Job Description: A contract manager is the bridge between business and supplier. Day to day tasks vary depending on the industry. View job openings and read the descriptions to get a better idea of what the role entails.
Job Satisfaction Score: 4.0/5
Median Base Salary: £40k
6. HR Manager
Job Description: HR maintains and enhances the organisation's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. Check out these job openings for HR Managers.
Job Satisfaction Score: 4.2/5
Median Base Salary: £45k
5. Product Manager
Job Description: Develops products by identifying potential products; conducting market research and generating product requirements. For further insight into the role of Product Manager, check out these job openings.
Job Satisfaction Score: 4.3/5
Median Base Salary: £52k
4. Finance Manager
Job Description: Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions. Oversee financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountants. Check out these job openings for Finance Managers in the UK.
Job Satisfaction Score: 3.6/5
Median Base Salary: £60k
3. Audit Manager
Job Description: The Audit Manager is responsible for organising and overseeing internal audits and often manages a team of auditors. To find out more about Audit Managerial roles check out these job openings.
Job Satisfaction Score: 4.5/5
Median Base Salary: £55k
2. Operations Manager
Job Description: An Operations Manager is a senior role which involves overseeing the production of goods and/or provision of services. It's an Operations Manager's job to make sure an organisation is running as well as it possibly can. You can view Operations Manager job openings here.
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1. Marketing Manager
Job Description: Marketing managers are responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic marketing plans for an entire organisation (or lines of business and brands within an organisation) in order to attract potential customers and retain existing ones. View Marketing Manager job openings here.
Job Satisfaction Score: 4.5/5
Median Base Salary: £42k
