Computing, technology and digital
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3D printing technician
3D printing technicians make different products, such as medical implants, car parts, aircraft parts or fashion accessories.
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Advertising account planner
Strategic planner
Advertising account planners develop and plan ad campaigns to make sure adverts reach the right audience.
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Advertising media buyer
Media buyer, TV, radio or digital buyer, out of home buyer
Media buyers book advert space on newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and websites.
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Agronomist
Crop scientist, agricultural consultant, agronomy manager
Agronomists advise farmers on soil health, disease prevention and how to improve crop production and quality.
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Aid worker
Development worker, humanitarian aid worker, relief worker
Aid workers help people in overseas countries affected by human-made and natural disasters like wars, outbreaks of disease and earthquakes.
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Air accident investigator
Air accident engineering inspector, air accident operations inspector, Inspector of air accidents
Air accident investigators search for the causes of accidents and serious incidents, involving civilian aircraft.
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Airport baggage handler
Airline baggage handler, cargo handler, ramp hand
Airport baggage handlers load and unload luggage and cargo from aircraft.
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App developer
App designer, mobile app developer, application developer
App developers design and build mobile applications for PCs, mobile phones and tablets.
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Athlete
Track and field athlete
Athletes compete in track and field events for their clubs, and some go on to represent their country at international level.
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British Sign Language teacher
BSL tutor
British Sign Language (BSL) teachers teach sign language to children, young people and adults, and teach other subjects using sign language.
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Builders' merchant
Builders' merchants sell building and DIY products and materials.
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Car manufacturing worker
Car maker, assembly line worker, motor vehicle assembler
Car manufacturing workers build motor vehicles by assembling parts on a production line.
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Celebrant
Celebrants conduct personalised wedding, naming and funeral ceremonies. They also help mark other important occasions and relationships.
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Cellar technician
Drinks dispense technician, cellar service engineer, beer quality technician
Cellar technicians install and maintain drinks systems in places like pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.
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Charity director
Charity manager, managing director
Charity directors plan ways to develop a charity's services, generate income and raise awareness of its work.
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Child protection officer
Safeguarding officer
Child protection officers promote children's wellbeing and protect them from harm or abuse.
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Civil Service manager
Programme manager, senior executive officer
Civil Service managers work in government departments, managing teams that establish policies and provide public services.
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Climate scientist
Climatologist
Climate scientists study changes in the Earth's climate over time and how they might affect the planet in the future.
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Community transport driver
Community transport drivers provide a door-to-door service for people who can't easily use public transport.
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Construction labourer
Construction operative, groundworker
Construction labourers work on practical tasks on construction sites from the start to the end of building projects.
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Construction plant hire adviser
Plant hire controller
Construction plant hire advisers rent out plant machinery, tools and equipment to builders and the public.
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Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner
Corporate responsibility administrator, sustainability officer
Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioners make sure that businesses work in an ethical way.
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Crane driver
Mobile crane driver, tower crane operator
Crane drivers operate lifting machinery at construction sites, quarries, mining sites, ports and warehouses.
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Criminologist
Social science researcher
Criminologists look at the reasons why people commit crimes and find ways to reduce re-offending.
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Data scientist
Data engineer, machine learning engineer, AI data scientist
Data scientists use software, artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse and interpret large amounts of data.
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Dryliner
Drylining fixer
Dryliners use plasterboard and panels to build internal walls, suspended ceilings and raised flooring in houses, offices and shops.
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E-commerce manager
Online trading manager
E-commerce managers sell and advertise products and services on the internet.
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Electricity generation worker
Power station worker
Electricity generation workers operate and maintain equipment in power stations.
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Engineering craft machinist
Engineering craft machinists make parts for the manufacturing and engineering industries using equipment like cutters and grinders.
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Fence installer
Fencer, fencing worker
Fence installers put up and repair fences, gates and other barriers.
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Film critic
Film reviewer, movie critic, film writer
Film critics analyse films and produce reviews and articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, social media channels and websites.
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Fire safety engineer
Fire engineer
Fire safety engineers ensure that buildings are designed to keep people, property and the environment safe from the dangers of fire.
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Fishmonger
Fish seller
Fishmongers sell fish and seafood products and advise customers on how to prepare them.
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Food manufacturing inspector
Food quality control inspector, food safety officer
Food manufacturing inspectors make sure companies meet hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.
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Footwear manufacturing operative
Shoemaker
Footwear manufacturing operatives make shoes, boots, slippers, sports and dance footwear for all ages.
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Forklift truck engineer
Forklift service engineer
Forklift truck engineers service and repair lift trucks.
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Formworker
Form carpenter, concrete carpenter
Formworkers build temporary wood or metal frameworks, used to cast concrete and other materials in construction projects.
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Foundry mould maker
Moulder, core maker, foundry castings maker
Foundry moulders make moulds to shape molten metal into castings used to make parts for industry.
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Foundry process operator
Foundry worker
Foundry process operators make metal castings and parts used in industry.
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Garage manager
Service centre manager, vehicle workshop manager, workshop controller
Garage managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of a garage workshop.
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Geospatial technician
Geographic information systems (GIS) technician
Geospatial technicians collect data to create maps, update satellite navigation systems and plan construction projects.
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Heat pump engineer
Heat pump installer, heat pump technician, low carbon heating technician
Heat pump engineers install and service zero carbon central heating and hot water systems in buildings.
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Heritage officer
Historic buildings officer, listings officer
Heritage officers support teams to take care of buildings, monuments and places valued for their cultural and historical importance.
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Horticultural manager
Garden centre manager
A horticultural manager grows plants for use in parks, gardens and public spaces.
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Housing policy officer
Housing policy officers research and develop policies for local authorities and housing associations.
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Hydrologist
Water engineer, flood engineer, hydrology engineer
Hydrologists study rainfall, rivers and groundwater systems to help develop sustainable ways of managing water.
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Industrial cleaner
Commercial cleaner
Industrial cleaners clear up after fires, floods and crime scenes, as well as places that need to be hygienically clean.
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Insurance risk surveyor
Risk consultants, risk control surveyors, risk control advisers
Insurance risk surveyors carry out surveys of items that need to be insured.
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Insurance technician
Insurance technicians give administrative support in all types of insurance work.
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Judge
Crown court judge, high court judge, recorder, tribunal judge
Judges hear evidence in criminal and civil courts, make rulings and pass sentences based on the information presented during cases.
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Kitchen and bathroom designer
Kitchen and bathroom designers plan and design kitchens and bathrooms to meet customer needs.
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Leather craftworker
Leather worker, saddler
Leather craftworkers make clothes, shoes and accessories from leather, using traditional methods.
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Make-up artist
Media make-up artist, theatrical make-up artist, make-up designer
Make-up artists apply make-up and style hair for people appearing on camera or in front of a live audience.
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Market research executive
Market research executives help clients find out about people's views on consumer products or political and social issues.
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Materials technician
Materials technicians test how materials behave under different conditions to help develop new products and improve existing ones.
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Meat process worker
Meat factory worker, abattoir worker, slaughterhouse worker
Meat process workers produce meat products for the food manufacturing, catering and food retail industries.
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Metrologist
Metrology technician, measurement and control engineer
Metrologists use very precise measurements in science and industry to make sure that processes and products meet high standards.
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Microbrewer
Craft brewer, craft distiller
Microbrewers produce and market their own alcoholic drinks like beers, ciders and gins.
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Motorcycle mechanic
Motorcycle technician, motorbike mechanic
Motorcycle mechanics service and repair motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes.
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Neighbourhood warden
Street warden, community warden, safety warden
Neighbourhood wardens work in local communities to reduce anti-social behaviour.
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Nuclear technician
Nuclear operating technician, radiation protection technician
Nuclear technicians are involved in the safety and day-to-day running of nuclear power stations.
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Nursing associate
Nurse associate
Nursing associates care for sick people of all ages in hospital and in the community, working closely with registered nurses.
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Office manager
Office managers oversee the day-to-day running of an office or department.
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Oil and gas operations manager
Oil and gas production manager, oil and gas exploration manager
Oil and gas operations managers plan and co-ordinate onshore and offshore exploration and production.
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Paediatrician
Paediatricians diagnose and treat health conditions that affect babies, children and young people.
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Paper maker
Paper manufacturing operative, paper manufacturing worker, paper mill worker
Paper makers manufacture products like tissue, paper, cardboard and packaging from wood pulp and recycled materials.
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Paraplanner
Paraplanners help financial advisers with technical and administrative tasks.
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Photographic stylist
Photographic stylists use clothes, props and accessories to stage sets and create the right 'look' and mood for a photo shoot.
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Physician associate
Physician associates support doctors to diagnose and manage patients in hospitals and GP surgeries.
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Pipe fitter
Pipefitter
Pipe fitters install industrial pipework, valves and sprinklers in factories, commercial premises and large buildings like power stations.
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Plastic surgeon
Reconstructive surgeon, cosmetic surgeon
Plastic surgeons perform operations to restore someone's movement or appearance either for personal reasons or following an illness or injury.
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Port operative
Stevedore, port worker, passenger operations worker
Port operatives work with cargo, passengers and marine craft in ports and harbours.
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Quality assurance manager
Quality manager, quality control manager, quality inspector
Quality assurance managers make sure a company's products and services meet and maintain set standards.
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Recycled metals worker
Recycled metals workers grade, sort, clean and bale scrap metal for recycling.
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Recycling operative
Waste resources recycling operative, recycling centre operative
Recycling operatives collect, sort and recycle materials like glass, paper and plastics from homes and businesses.
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Removals worker
Removals porter
Removals workers move household and office furniture and other items from one location to another.
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Robotics engineer
Automation engineer
Robotics engineers design and build machines to do automated jobs in industries like manufacturing, aerospace and medicine.
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Sailing instructor
Sailing instructors teach people to sail yachts and boats.
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Satellite engineer
Satellite systems technician
Satellite engineers install and repair telecoms equipment and satellite systems.
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Security manager
Security operations manager
Security managers supervise the security workforce that protects an organisation's buildings and keeps staff and visitors safe.
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Seismologist
Geophysicist
Seismologists study shock waves created by earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis. They also work in oil, gas and minerals exploration.
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Sonographer
Ultrasound practitioner
Sonographers use ultrasound equipment to screen and diagnose medical conditions.
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Stock control assistant
Stores assistant, stock supervisor, supply chain assistant
Stock control assistants keep track of stock levels and make sure there are enough supplies to meet customer demand.
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Store detective
Retail security guard
Store detectives prevent shoplifting in retail outlets and shopping centres.
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Street food trader
Mobile caterer
Street food traders run their own businesses, serving customers food and drinks from a stall or van.
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Taxidermist
Taxidermists preserve mammals, birds, reptiles and fish for display in museums or private collections.
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Technical textiles designer
Textile technical specialist, analytical textiles technologist
Technical textiles designers research, create and test textiles for use in healthcare, manufacturing and construction materials.
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Test lead
Senior test lead, lead test analyst, test manager, digital test lead
Test leads check new computer systems and applications that are being created or upgraded.
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Textile dyeing technician
Dyer, colour technologist
Textile dyeing technicians create dyes to colour fibres and fabrics.
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Textile operative
Textile operatives spin natural and synthetic material into yarns and fabrics for use in clothing, furnishings and industrial products.
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Textiles production manager
Textiles manufacturing manager
Textiles production managers look after all stages of textiles manufacturing.
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Thermal insulation engineer
Pipework lagger, thermal insulation installer
Thermal insulation engineers install insulating materials around pipes, boilers and ductwork in offices, factories, schools and hospitals.
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Toolmaker
Toolmakers make the precision tools that are used in manufacturing to create products and parts.
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Transport planner
Transport planners manage road, rail and air transport networks at local, regional and national level.
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Vending machine operator
Vending machine operative, vending operator
Vending machine operators fill, maintain and collect money from machines that dispense products like drinks and snacks.
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Vlogger
Video blogger
Vloggers create and post videos online about their life or specialist interests.
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Wind turbine technician
Renewable energy technician
Wind turbine technicians maintain and repair wind farm turbines on land and at sea.
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Window fabricator
Fenestration fabricator, window manufacturer, window maker
Window fabricators make windows, doors, glass panels and curtain walls for homes and businesses.
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Windscreen fitter
Windscreen repairer, vehicle glazing technician
Windscreen fitters repair and replace damaged glass on cars, vans, buses and lorries.
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Wood machinist
Wood machinists cut and prepare timber for use in wood products.