Findings from the ONS suggest that about 40% of Brits are able to work from home, and following on from the imposed restrictions which helped form new ways of working, the nation has grown to expect it.
Randstad’s latest Workmonitor research revealed that 72% think flexibility (in terms of workplace location) is of high importance when choosing an employer, and nearly half (44%) wouldn’t even accept a job that doesn’t provide flexibility on their physical working location.
While historically we were led to believe higher salaries could only be earned in cities, thanks to technological advancements and flexible working arrangements offered by most employers, it is now much easier to earn a high salary from the comfort of your home.
If you’re looking for the best paying work from home jobs, read on.
Five of the highest paying work from home jobs:
- Senior product manager
- Software developer
- Senior business development manager
- Quantity surveyor
- Senior compliance manager
Senior product manager
The role of a product manager involves dealing with stakeholders and management. For instance, senior product managers will define the product vision by determining the problems that the product will solve and the target consumers. Other key responsibilities include empowering the designing team to deliver the highest value by reviewing product specs and participating in testing.
While the average salary for a Senior Product Manager is £81,384 per year in London, the same role based at home, with occasional office presence required can see an annual salary of up to £150,000.
- Find out more about the roles and responsibilities of a product manager
- Apply for the latest work from home product manager jobs
Software developer
Software developers are the creative mind behind computer programmes and software applications - a highly rewarding role, both mentally and financially. Perfect for those with a passion for solving puzzles and a strong technical aptitude, the role involves building programmes from scratch or overseeing the team in charge of creating the applications. Software developers collaborate with computer engineers and programmers to develop complex and functional systems that meet customers' needs or help a company improve efficiency.
Software developers who work remotely can expect to earn up to £80,000 depending on seniority and experience.
- Find out more about the roles and responsibilities of a software developer
- Explore and apply for the latest remote software developer jobs here
Business Development Manager
A business development manager (BDM) works with people inside and outside the organisation to create new business opportunities. The role of a business development manager is offering proposals to new clients and building long-term relationships with the organisation's current customers.
As part of the marketing team, the BDM builds sales leads, pitches to new prospects and develops a company's client list. The main goal of a BDM is to push potential clients through the sales funnel and sign them up as customers, nurturing them along the way.
Those interested in the role can become a business development manager by completing a degree in a relevant subject like marketing, business management, international relations or business development.
The average salary of a business development manager, working remotely is around £70,000 based on live vacancies. Those progressing to senior business development manager level can expect to earn up to £150,000 with overtime.
- Business development manager work from home jobs
- More about the role of a business development manager
Quantity surveyor
Quantity surveyors (QS) are experts in construction costs and contracts, and their job ranges from estimating the cost of a project, calculating risk and offering contractual advice, to hands-on project management. They work closely with architects and designers to estimate the price of a design and with project managers to keep the project within budget. The role of a QS means that it can be performed from home, but from time to time site visits will need to be carried out to ensure the project is moving forward in line with projected costs.
Average Salary £50,775 (£46,300 - £55,250) and £62,000+ for Senior quantity surveyors
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- Apply for the latest remote quantity surveyor jobs
Senior compliance manager
The role of a compliance manager is to ensure that an organisation, its workforce, its projects, and all activities comply with all relevant regulations and specifications. This could include health and safety, environmental, legal or quality standards, as well as any ethical policies. A compliance manager must be well-versed in legal guidelines and corporate governance best practices and are professionals of high ethical standards, working diligently to complete their duties keeping in mind the objectives of the business. Key responsibilities include; providing timely and accurate advice, drafting and reviewing policies to ensure they are meeting regulatory requirements, and overseeing the delivery of compliance monitoring.
A compliance manager, working remotely can expect to earn around £70,000 based on current vacancies. A senior compliance manager can earn up to £95,000.
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