Document Controller
48AI USED FOR48%moving to86%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£24,000 - £28,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Document Controller
Document controllers play a pivotal role in ensuring that vital information flows seamlessly within an organization and is maintained to the highest standards. In a world where project success hinges on precise documentation, these professionals are indispensable in various sectors, from construction to engineering, making their impact felt globally and in the UK.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Document ControllerIn this entry-level role, you will assist in the organisation and management of project documentation, gaining valuable experience in document control processes and software.£24,000 - £28,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Document ControllerAs a mid-level Document Controller, you will take on more responsibility, including leading document control initiatives and training junior staff on best practices.£30,000 - £38,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Document ControllerIn a senior role, you will oversee all document control activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and leading strategic improvements in documentation processes.£45,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£49,000 median
🎓Business Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓Modern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Business Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · DegreeBusiness Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · DegreeInternational Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · DegreeBusiness ManagementTeesside University · DegreeModern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeBusiness Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · Degree