Professional services

Professional services jobs are service-sector positions that require some type of special training. People and companies in professional services provide expertise and services to clients and consumers, rather than a product.

  • There are over 1.5 million people currently employed in the professional services industry in the UK.

  • There will be approximately 278,300 job openings in the professional services industry by 2027 in the UK.

  • The estimated average salary in the professional services industry is £48,880-£53,040 in the UK.

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  • Useful skills

    • Creative thinking
    • Practical and analytical thinking
    • Problem-solving
    • Communication skills
    • Collaboration
    • Organisation and time management
    • Curiosity
    • Credibility
  • Related subjects

    • Business
    • Economics
    • Engineering
    • Finance
    • Mathematics
    • Science

  • Qualifications

    England and Wales

    • A-levels/Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3).
    • Bachelor degree/Degree apprenticeship (Level 6) - a minimum of a 2:1 degree in a subject like business studies or business management.
    • Masters degree/Degree apprenticeship (Level 7) - e.g. Masters in Business Administration (MBA).

    There is no set path to entering the professional services industry, each role has unique requirements and requires you to demonstrate your interest and relevant experience. If you're interested in a job, check the requirements in the job advertisement.

  • Qualifications

    Scotland

    • Higher/Advanced Higher Level/Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6).
    • Honours degree/Modern or Graduate apprenticeship (SCQF Level 10).
    • Masters degree/Graduate apprenticeship (SCQF Level 11).

    There is no set path to entering the professional services industry, each role has unique requirements and requires you to demonstrate your interest and relevant experience. If you're interested in a job, check the requirements in the job advertisement.

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Jobs in professional services

  • Auditor

    Internal and external auditors check organisations' financial records and procedures to make sure they are accurate and efficient.

  • Financial adviser/Wealth manager

    Financial advisers help people and organisations choose investments, savings, pensions, mortgages and insurance products.

  • Insurance risk surveyor/Compliance officer

    Insurance risk surveyors carry out surveys of items that need to be insured.

  • Quality assurance manager

    Quality assurance managers make sure a company's products and services meet and maintain set standards.

  • Business analyst

    Business analysts investigate situations and problems to find improvements for businesses.

  • Private practice accountant

    Private practice accountants help people and businesses manage their money effectively.

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