Subjects

Purchasing managers buy equipment, goods and services for their company or organisation.

Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks, controlling costs and making sure work is completed on time.

Sales managers organise, coach and lead teams of sales representatives to work towards agreed targets.

Stockbrokers manage their clients' investments by trading stocks, shares and other financial products to get the best return.

Tax advisers help clients plan their finances to make sure they're paying the right amount of tax.

Tax inspectors make sure the correct amount of tax is paid and investigate cases of fraud.

Trade union officials represent, train and advise union members, carry out research and develop policy.

Bank managers oversee the day-to-day operations of their branch, supervise staff and work to attract new customers.

Business advisers give advice and support to new business start-ups and help established businesses to grow.

Business analysts investigate situations and problems to find improvements for businesses.

Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioners make sure that businesses work in an ethical way.

Estates officers are responsible for managing and upkeeping land and property that belongs to local councils and public bodies.

General practice surveyors are involved in the management, valuation, buying, selling and development of land and property.

Valuers and auctioneers give advice to people buying, selling and renting land or property.

Paraplanners help financial advisers with technical and administrative tasks.

Retail buyers find products for shops to sell at the right time and the right price, like clothing, toys, electricals and food.

Rural surveyors provide business services to landowners and farmers, like property valuation, land management and auctioneering.

Supply chain managers organise the movement of goods and materials from suppliers and manufacturers to customers.

Transport planners manage road, rail and air transport networks at local, regional and national level.

Aid workers help people in overseas countries affected by human-made and natural disasters like wars, outbreaks of disease and earthquakes.

Finance officers help to manage the finances of an organisation by keeping track of its income and controlling its spending.

Money advisers help people whose debts have become too large or difficult for them to handle.

Business project managers plan tasks and organise people and resources to complete work projects on time and on budget.

Company secretaries make sure that directors follow company law and finance rules.

Construction contracts managers oversee the contractual and legal requirements of work on building projects.

Construction managers organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget and on time.

Data scientists use software, artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse and interpret large amounts of data.

Digital delivery managers are responsible for the performance of a team and the digital products and services they produce.

Digital product owners lead a team of specialists to build online products and services for customers.

Diplomatic Service officers help to promote and protect British interests, businesses and citizens overseas.

E-commerce managers develop digital strategies to increase online sales, improve customer experience and strengthen a company's brand.

Headteachers manage schools and create the right conditions for children and staff to achieve their best.

Health service managers run local healthcare services like hospitals, GP practices and community clinics.

Hotel managers are responsible for running operations like guest services, housekeeping, bar and restaurant facilities, and conferencing and events.

Insurance loss adjusters investigate large or complicated claims for insurance companies.

IT project managers plan and organise the work of a project team to deliver digital products and services on time and on budget.

Judges hear evidence in criminal and civil courts, make rulings and pass sentences based on the information presented during cases.

Market research data analysts study statistics and information collected through surveys.

Marketing managers plan how to promote products, services or brands and oversee all marketing activity.

Music promotions managers publicise recording artists or live music events.

Prison governors manage prisons, remand centres and young offenders' institutions.

Production managers make sure manufacturing processes run smoothly, are cost-effective and deliver products on time and of the right quality.

Public relations (PR) directors manage communication campaigns and strategy for their organisation or clients.

Retail managers look after stores, motivate staff to achieve sales targets, organise promotional events and monitor industry trends.

School business managers oversee the efficient day-to-day running of a school and support the headteacher and leadership team.

Social services managers plan and co-ordinate the health, welfare and social care support provided by local authorities and charities.

Solicitors advise clients about the law and act on their behalf in legal matters.

Solution architects lead teams that create new computer systems for clients.

System analysts look at a company's IT structure to work out how to improve it.

Technical architects help plan, design and build IT systems for clients.

Trade mark attorneys advise clients about registering and protecting designs and trade marks.

Advertising media planners decide which media is best to advertise their client's products or services.

Bid writers prepare documents used to request contracts to provide services or apply for funding.

Broadcast journalists research and present the news on TV, radio and the internet.

Careers advisers help people make decisions about their education, training and work options.

Civil Service executive officers work in government departments that develop policies and provide services to the public.

Consumer scientists study why people use or buy products and services, and give advice to retailers and manufacturers.

Customer service managers co-ordinate customer support operations, oversee quality control and analyse customer data to make improvements.

Facilities managers oversee the operation, maintenance and security of buildings and workplaces.

Farmers and farm managers grow crops and raise farm animals for food production.

Fashion designers produce new clothing and fashion ranges using their creative and technical skills.

Human resources (HR) officers hire, develop and look after employees in a company.

Insurance claims handlers help people who are making claims on their insurance policies.

Intelligence analysts use data to detect and prevent crime and protect UK security and the economy.

Conveyancers are lawyers who deal with the legal and financial sides of buying and selling property and land, probate issues and wills.

Marketing executives promote a company's products, services or brand.

Newspaper or magazine journalists write articles and stories for local, regional, national and online publications.

Publicans manage licensed premises like pubs and bars.

Recruitment consultants help employers find suitable staff, and match people to permanent and temporary jobs.

Research scientists plan and lead experiments and investigations on a range of scientific topics.

Restaurant managers organise the day-to-day running of their venue and make sure customers are happy with the food and service they receive.

Road transport managers make sure goods and passengers reach their destinations safely, on time and in the most cost effective way.

Sales representatives sell products and services to individuals and businesses. They also follow up leads to find new customers.

Social media managers co-ordinate online content and communications strategies for their clients.

Town planners help shape the way towns and cities develop, and balance the demands on land with the needs of the community.

Visitor attraction general managers look after the operation and finances of an attraction, and the health and safety of staff and visitors.

Warehouse managers plan and co-ordinate operations at distribution centres, large retail stores and factories.

Welfare rights advisers give free advice to the public to help them get the financial support they are entitled to.

Advertising account executives manage clients for an advertising agency.

Advertising account planners develop and plan ad campaigns to make sure adverts reach the right audience.