Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Bridport, accounting for 19.5% (150 people). This share was higher than Dorset (M) (13.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 38 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Bridport - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Bridport in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bridport, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
136
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
136
17.7%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
97
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
97
12.6%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
150
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
150
19.5%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
93
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
93
12.1%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
68
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
68
8.8%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
46
6.0%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
68
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
68
8.8%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
108
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
108
14.0%
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
14
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
14
1.8%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+38
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+25
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+35
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+17
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+19
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-13
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+14
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-7
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Bridport. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dorset (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 136 | 17.7% | 20.4% | 98 | 14.8% | 20.3% | +38 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 97 | 12.6% | 9.5% | 72 | 10.9% | 8.7% | +25 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 150 | 19.5% | 13.6% | 115 | 17.4% | 12.7% | +35 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 93 | 12.1% | 10.0% | 76 | 11.5% | 8.9% | +17 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 68 | 8.8% | 8.5% | 49 | 7.4% | 8.6% | +19 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 46 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 59 | 8.9% | 9.6% | -13 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 68 | 8.8% | 10.3% | 54 | 8.2% | 10.7% | +14 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 108 | 14.0% | 18.8% | 115 | 17.4% | 18.8% | -7 | -3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 14 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 10 | 1.5% | 2.0% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 770 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 660 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +110 | 0.0pp |