1. Chief Listening Officer
Finally, the best paying job on our list of 10 unusual jobs that pay well in the UK as well as one of the most interesting ones, is the chief listening officer. Does this sound a little bit odd to you? Why yes, it is a job with an unusual title, but a very well paid one, too. Being paid for listening does not actually mean exactly what you might imagine. You don’t really sit around listening to people’s stories or experiences. A chief listening officer’s job is to listen or read to what clients or consumers say on social media about the company he or she works for. You need to monitor the presence of your brand on social media. For those who enjoy using social media, this might sound as a perfect opportunity to cash in their favorite pass time. According to Unum, a chief listening officer earns around £61,000 per year.