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	Actuary Actuaries work with companies and government departments, to help them forecast long-term financial costs and investment risks.
	Aerospace engineer Aerospace engineers design, test, build and maintain aeroplanes, spacecraft and satellites.
	Agronomist Agronomists advise farmers on soil health, disease prevention and how to improve crop production and quality.
	Air accident investigator Air accident investigators search for the causes of accidents and serious incidents, involving civilian aircraft.
	Air traffic controller Air traffic controllers give information and instructions to airline pilots to help them take off and land safely and on time.
	Airline pilot Airline pilots fly passengers and cargo to destinations around the world.
	Anaesthetist Anaesthetists are doctors who give anaesthetics to patients before, during and after surgery.
	App developer App developers design and build mobile applications for PCs, mobile phones and tablets.
	Architect Architects design new buildings and the spaces around them, and restore and conserve existing buildings.
	Army officer Army officers command, manage and motivate teams of soldiers.
	Artificial intelligence (AI) engineer Artificial intelligence (AI) engineers develop programs and algorithms which teach a machine or computer to carry out tasks and learn from them.
	Astronomer Astronomers study the origin and structure of the universe, including its planets, stars, galaxies and black holes.
	Audiologist Audiologists and hearing aid dispensers work with children and adults who have hearing loss, tinnitus, or problems with balance.
	Auditor Internal and external auditors check organisations' financial records and procedures to make sure they are accurate and efficient.
	Biochemist Biochemists investigate the chemical processes that take place inside all living things, such as viruses, bacteria and people.
	Biomedical scientist Biomedical scientists test patient samples and help doctors and healthcare professionals diagnose, treat and prevent disease.
	Building control officer Building control officers make sure existing buildings and new developments meet regulations, and are safe for the people who live and work in them.
	Building surveyor Building surveyors advise clients about the design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings.
	Business development manager Business development managers build relationships with customers, suppliers and partners. They help businesses grow and improve.
	Business project manager Business project managers plan tasks and organise people and resources to complete work projects on time and on budget.
	Chemical engineer Chemical engineers develop ways to turn raw materials into everyday products.
	Civil engineer Civil engineers design and manage construction projects, such as buildings, bridges, flood defences and transport links.
	Clinical engineer Clinical engineers design, develop and maintain medical equipment used to diagnose illness and treat patients.
	Clinical psychologist Clinical psychologists help people manage mental health issues, phobias and addiction.
	Clinical scientist Clinical scientists research and develop techniques and equipment to help prevent, diagnose and treat illness.
	Computer games developer Computer game developers create video games for phones, tablets, PCs and consoles.
	Construction contracts manager Construction contracts managers oversee the contractual and legal requirements of work on building projects.
	Construction manager Construction managers organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget and on time.
	Critical care technologist Critical care technologists monitor life support and other equipment used with critically ill patients.
	Data analyst-statistician Data analyst-statisticians collect numbers and statistics to identify trends, create models and present results.
	Data scientist Data scientists use software, artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse and interpret large amounts of data.
	Database administrator Database administrators create, organise and look after computer systems that store data for commercial companies and public organisations.
	Design and development engineer Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new ideas and systems.
	Digital delivery manager Digital delivery managers are responsible for the performance of a team and the digital products and services they produce.
	Digital product owner Digital product owners lead a team of specialists to build online products and services for customers.
	E-commerce manager E-commerce managers develop digital strategies to increase online sales, improve customer experience and strengthen a company's brand.
	Economist Economists advise government departments, businesses, banks and other organisations on economic matters.
	Electrical engineer Electrical engineers design, build and maintain electrical systems, machinery and equipment in lots of different industries.
	Electronics engineer Electronics engineers design and develop systems for industry, from mobile communications to manufacturing and aerospace.
	Ergonomist Ergonomists research ways to design products, workplaces or systems to suit the people who use them.
	Financial adviser Financial advisers help people and organisations choose investments, savings, pensions, mortgages and insurance products.
	Fire safety engineer Fire safety engineers make sure that buildings are designed to keep people, property and the environment safe from the dangers of fire.
	Forensic computer analyst Forensic computer analysts investigate computer-based crime, often called cyber crime.
	Forensic psychologist Forensic psychologists study criminal behaviour and the reasons behind it, and help to treat people who have committed offences.
	Geneticist Geneticists study how genes work in humans, animals, plants and microbes, and how they are passed on.
	GP General practitioners (GPs) are doctors who provide medical services to people in their local community.
	GP practice manager GP practice managers run the business side of doctors' surgeries and health centres.
	Headteacher Headteachers manage schools and create the right conditions for children and staff to achieve their best.
	Health service manager Health service managers run local healthcare services like hospitals, GP practices and community clinics.
	Heavy vehicle technician Heavy vehicle technicians service and repair lorries, trailers, transporters, forklifts, buses and coaches.
	Helicopter engineer Helicopter engineers service and repair helicopters.
	Hospital doctor A hospital doctor diagnoses and treats illness and disease in patients admitted to hospital.
	Hotel manager Hotel managers are responsible for running operations like guest services, housekeeping, bar and restaurant facilities, and conferencing and events.
	Insurance account manager Insurance account managers develop business accounts and increase sales of their company's insurance products.
	Insurance broker Insurance brokers use their knowledge of the insurance market to help find the right cover, at the best price, for their customers.
	Insurance loss adjuster Insurance loss adjusters investigate large or complicated claims for insurance companies.
	Insurance risk surveyor Insurance risk surveyors carry out surveys of items that need to be insured.
	Insurance underwriter Insurance underwriters decide whether to insure a person or company, and set out the details of insurance policies.
	Investment analyst Investment analysts help stock market traders, stockbrokers and fund managers make decisions about investments.
	IT project manager IT project managers plan and organise the work of a project team to deliver digital products and services on time and on budget.
	IT security co-ordinator IT security co-ordinators protect their client's data from illegal access, theft and misuse.
	Management accountant Management accountants oversee a company's finances and find ways to improve profits.
	Management consultant Management consultants advise organisations on how to solve problems and be more efficient.
	Marine engineer Marine engineers build and repair boats, ships, submarines, offshore platforms and drilling equipment.
	Market research data analyst Market research data analysts study statistics and information collected through surveys.
	Marketing manager Marketing managers plan how to promote products, services or brands and oversee all marketing activity.
	Medical physicist Medical physicists design, develop and test the scanning and imaging equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
	Merchant Navy deck officer Merchant Navy deck officers are responsible for the safety, navigation, operation and crew of cargo and passenger ships.
	Merchant Navy engineering officer Merchant Navy engineering officers maintain the mechanical and electrical machinery and instruments on board a ship.
	Meteorologist Meteorologists collect and study data from the atmosphere and oceans to make weather forecasts and carry out research.
	Mortgage adviser Mortgage advisers help people to choose a finance deal which is right for them when buying a property.
	Motorsport engineer Motorsport engineers design, test and build racing cars, rally cars and motorcycles.
	Nanotechnologist Nanotechnologists manipulate molecules and atoms to design and create new materials and devices.
	Naval architect Naval architects design, construct, refit and repair marine vessels and offshore structures.
	Network manager Network managers help design, install and run an organisation's IT, data and telephone systems.
	Nuclear engineer Nuclear engineers design and build technology used in areas like power generation, healthcare and defence.
	Offshore drilling worker Offshore drilling workers extract oil and gas from under the seabed, working from platforms and rigs.
	Operational researcher Operational researchers analyse problems and find ways to help organisations make better decisions and improve the way they work.
	Optometrist Optometrists test vision, identify eye health problems, prescribe glasses and fit contact lenses.
	Orthoptist Orthoptists work with a team of specialists to diagnose and treat eye problems.
	Paediatrician Paediatricians diagnose and treat health conditions that affect babies, children and young people.
	Patent attorney Patent attorneys advise clients on how to apply for patents for new inventions, designs or processes.
	Pathologist Pathologists work in hospitals and laboratories on different areas of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
	Pharmacist Pharmacists give advice on the use and supply of medicines and medical appliances.
	Pharmacologist Pharmacologists study the effects of drugs and chemicals on living things, and develop new products to help tackle disease.
	Physician associate Physician associates support doctors to diagnose and manage patients in hospitals and GP surgeries.
	Physicist Physicists study the behaviour of matter and energy and form theories to explain how everything fits together.
	Planning and development surveyor Planning and development surveyors assess proposed construction, transport and environmental schemes in towns and cities.
	Plastic surgeon Plastic surgeons perform operations to restore someone's movement or appearance either for personal reasons or following an illness or injury.
	Primary school teacher Primary school teachers are responsible for the educational, social and emotional development of children between the ages of 3 and 11.
	Private practice accountant Private practice accountants prepare accounts and tax returns for businesses and individuals.
	Production manager (manufacturing) Production managers make sure manufacturing processes run smoothly, are cost-effective and deliver products on time and of the right quality.
	Psychiatrist Psychiatrists are doctors who diagnose and treat patients with mental health problems.
	Psychologist Psychologists apply the scientific study of the mind and how it affects behaviour to help people deal with real life issues.
	Public finance accountant Public finance accountants make sure money is spent properly in public sector organisations.
	Purchasing manager Purchasing managers buy equipment, goods and services for their company or organisation.
	Quantity surveyor Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks, controlling costs and making sure work is completed on time.
	Quarry engineer Quarry engineers investigate potential sites, oversee extraction operations and restore sites at the end of their commercial life.
	RAF officer RAF officers work in a number of roles and are responsible for the welfare and discipline of personnel under their command.
	Railway signaller Railway signallers operate the signals and points on rail tracks to keep trains running safely and on time.