Musicians and music teachers spend time practicing, rehearsing, performing and teaching. Youth workers provide support to young people in different settings such as community centres.
Photographers plan shoots, take photos and edit images to sell.
People working in anti-racisim and diversity engage and educate through campaigning, creating content, delivering workshops and consulting for different groups and organisations.
A Physiotherapist helps to improve the movement and function of a person's body.
Senior Mental Health Nurse Practitioners conduct assessments and conversations with people presenting with mental health difficulties and social care needs to identify their support needs and promote recovery.
As a Director of sustainable investment your work makes sure the investments (such as infrastructure eg airports) are sustainable and contributing towards a greener planet.
Head chefs are in charge of everything that happens in a professional kitchen.
Theoretical Particle Physicists conduct research to understand the nature and the laws of the universe using data and computer simulations.
Occupational Therapists support people who may have been affected by illness, injury or disability to work out how to do everyday tasks more easily at home and work.
Diagnostic Radiotherapists use advanced technology to scan people and produce images to help health professionals diagnose problems.
Film makers capture moments of interest. A person who directs or produces films for TV or cinema and online platforms
A personal trainer creates one-on-one fitness programmes for their clients, motivating and guiding them to achieve their goals
Zumba instructors teach classes or individuals routines and dance moves.
Community fundraisers create ways to engage with the public to encourage them to contribute to charities.
Authors use words to tell a story or provide information.
Makeup and Special FX Artists use makeup and sometimes prosthetics to achieve their clients' requirements.
Camera men and women, directors and producers use a range of skills to plan, film and edit footage, taking a film from an idea to a complete work.
Archaeologists study human history and pre history by exploring sites and analysing any remains they find.
Bus drivers are responsible for driving large vehicles and taking passengers to their destination.
Video game designers use their creative and technical skills to come up with ideas, build the mechanics and create the vision for a computer game.
Assistant games producers help to project manage the development of a video game.
Esports founders run a business that might include various activities such as running Esports gaming events, manage Esports teams and working with brands that want to connect with Esports.
Solicitors act on behalf of and give legal advice to private and commercial clients. Once qualified, solicitors often specialise in one legal area such as family, litigation, property or tax.
Executive Assistants complete a broad variety of administrative tasks from managing appointments to composing and preparing correspondence, arranging complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries to creating agendas for meetings.
Volunteering Project Officers find people volunteering placements. PhD students complete a research project to then gain a doctorate degree (the highest university degree).
Charity founders create and run charities. Local Councillors represent the people. They are the bridge between the community and the council.
Actors perform parts mostly on TV, film or theatre to create entertainment and tell a story.
an instructional designer take written information and create online teaching programmes.
A research scientist designs and conducts experiments to gather evidence and may also teach university students.
A film programmer curates films shown in cinemas or film festivals. A Film journalist specialises in writing about films.
Restaurant owners look after all the business requirements such as finance, staffing, marketing and business planning, and they may also be the chef!
Head of Wardrobe is responsible for supervising all wardrobe related activities during the course of a theatrical run.
A YouTube creator produces and promotes content for the social media channel giant.
An accountant in training looks after the finances of companies to make sure everything is operating correctly.
Assistant Stage Managers provide practical and organisational support to a director, actors, designers, stage crew and technicians throughout the production process.
Engineering Degree Apprentices experience a range of departments in an engineering firm while studying for a degree.
The musical director is responsible for the musical aspects of a performance or production, typically the conductor or leader of a music group.
This Technical Support Manager (engineering) is responsible for making key decisions relating to technical issues at Edwards Vacuum.
A counsellor treats behaviour patterns and a Psychotherapist focuses on emotional problems and difficulties.
Typically responsible for developing, implementing and managing marketing campaigns.
Apprenticeships give you on the job training and there are many available.
Online Safety Campaigners educate children and adults about online safety.
Lighting designers ensure the light at an event complements and enhances the performance for the viewer
Florists work with the general public and need to think quickly and creatively
Actors portray a role and perform it to an audience
Hairdressers use their technical and creative skills to create hair styles for their clients.
Sound Engineers ensure the sound at an event or recording is right for the listener and production.
Computer programmers/web developers plan and write the code to make computer programmes and websites to work.
Professional cricketers play in a team and contribute to their team's success.
Social Media Managers look after the social media campaigns for businesses
Science technicians help prepare and process experiments
Games music composers write music to accompany computer games.
Music Merchandisers help performers sell their merchandise
Vet nurses look after the health of animals during surgery and in their care
Animal hydrotherapists help animals to get well using water as therapy
Whether you’re interested in building the homes of tomorrow or feeding the communities around you, this sector covers fundamental needs so your skills will always be in demand.
Whether you’re a pilot flying people around the world or a chef creating unique menus, making others happy might just open the door to your most exciting moments too.
Roles in this cutting-edge sector are in demand and well paid, so if you’re logically minded and great at solving problems this could be an area worth looking into.
If you’ve got a natural interest in people and want to protect their wellbeing this could be the sector for you. The roles are varied and worthwhile, so why not start exploring?
Professions cover everything from teaching to finance, legal work to marketing and scientific roles to publishing. With so much variety there’s something for everyone.
If you’re interested in tackling climate change and creating a better future, a career in the growing green economy could be for you. Start exploring your options today.
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