How to become a manager or proprietor in forestry, fishing and related services
Official title: Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
Also called: Manager, Stud manager, Yard manager, Forest manager, Kennel manager, Grounds manager, Forestry manager, Fish farm manager, Stud farm manager, Fishing boat owner, Livery yard manager, Forest nursery manager
Managers and proprietors in this unit group plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources of forestry, fishing, animal husbandry and related operations and establishments.
Main tasks
- Determines financial, staffing and other short- and long-term needs
- Manages and trains staff
- Decides, or advises on, type of animal to be bred and/or trained, and selects, buys and trains animals accordingly
- Plans and directs the establishment and maintenance of forest /woodland areas and regularly inspects forest work
- Liaises with neighbouring landowners, contractors and local authorities
- Oversees facilities such as visitor centres, nature trails, footpaths, etc.
- Selects suitable breeding grounds for shellfish, sea and freshwater fish and purchases stock
- Arranges rearing and feeding and ensures health of fish stocks
How to become one
Whilst no formal qualifications are required for proprietors in this area, forestry managers usually require a degree or equivalent qualification in forestry and prior relevant work experience. BTEC qualifications in fish farm management are available. Skippers of offshore fishing vessels require prior work experience and must undertake basic safety training by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Apprenticeships are available in some areas. Minimum age limits may apply in some areas of employment.
Pay · Outlook
- Median full-time pay: £33,011 a year
- About 22,400 people work in this job now, and about 25,900 are projected by 2035. (+15.6%)
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Questions people ask
How do I become a manager or proprietor in forestry, fishing and related services?
Whilst no formal qualifications are required for proprietors in this area, forestry managers usually require a degree or equivalent qualification in forestry and prior relevant work experience. BTEC qualifications in fish farm management are available. Skippers of offshore fishing vessels require prior work experience and must undertake basic safety training by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Apprenticeships are available in some areas. Minimum age limits may apply in some areas of employment.
How much does a manager or proprietor in forestry, fishing and related services earn in the UK?
Median full-time pay is £33,011 a year (Office for National Statistics).
Is a manager or proprietor in forestry, fishing and related services a growing career in the UK?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 16% by 2035, from about 22,400 to about 25,900 people (Department for Education).
Do you need a degree to become a manager or proprietor in forestry, fishing and related services?
Not always. 35% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Office for National Statistics: Annual Population Survey: employment by occupation (April 2025 to March 2026), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Office for National Statistics: SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions (2026-08-27 edition), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Department for Education: Skills Imperative 2035: employment projections by occupation (2021 to 2035 (Warwick IER / Cambridge Econometrics)), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Office for National Statistics: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, Table 14 (2025 provisional), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03