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	Army officer Army officers command, manage and motivate teams of soldiers.
	PE teacher Physical education (PE) teachers work in schools and colleges, teaching sport and fitness to young people.
	Physiotherapist Physiotherapists assess and treat mobility problems in patients caused by illness, injury, ageing or disability.
	Royal Marines officer Royal Marines officers lead commando teams on security, combat and relief operations.
	Firefighter Firefighters respond to emergency call outs, search and rescue incidents and road traffic accidents. They also give advice on fire safety.
	Paramedic Paramedics respond to emergency call-outs and give people life-saving medical help.
	Performance sports scientist Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.
	Police officer Police officers respond to incidents, investigate crimes and work closely with communities to keep them safe.
	Prison officer Prison officers supervise people who are in prisons, remand centres and young offenders' institutions.
	Royal Marines commando Royal Marines commandos take part in frontline combat, and are sent at short notice to deal with emergency situations.
	Sport and exercise psychologist Sport and exercise psychologists work with athletes, teams and coaches to improve their motivation and performance.
	Coastguard Coastguards co-ordinate search and rescue operations, monitor shipping and organise pollution clean ups around the UK coastline.
	Door supervisor Door supervisors guard licensed premises like pubs, bars and nightclubs against damage, theft, unauthorised access or disorderly behaviour.
	Emergency care assistant Emergency care assistants support paramedics responding to accidents and emergencies.
	Horse riding instructor Horse riding instructors teach children and adults of all abilities, how to ride.
	Leisure centre manager Leisure centre managers oversee the day-to-day running of sports and leisure centres.
	Physiotherapy assistant Physiotherapy assistants work with patients to manage their condition and improve movement.
	RAF aviator RAF aviators make up the majority of RAF personnel and maintain its ability to fight and fly.
	RAF regiment gunner RAF regiment gunners specialise in combat tactics, weaponry and fieldcraft to defend RAF bases and overseas air operations.
	Royal Navy rating Royal Navy ratings work in a variety of roles on board ships and submarines, and at naval bases.
	Security officer Security officers make sure that buildings, valuables and people are safe and secure.
	Soldier Soldiers take part in peacekeeping missions, support disaster relief operations and fight in combat zones around the world.
	Sports development officer Sports development officers organise projects and training to encourage people to take part in sport and have a healthier lifestyle.
	Tree surgeon Tree surgeons work in towns and the countryside, assessing tree health, removing branches, planting new stock and felling unsafe trees.
	Veterinary physiotherapist Veterinary physiotherapists work with injured animals, or animals with movement problems, to help reduce pain and improve their health.
	Airport baggage handler Airport baggage handlers load and unload luggage and cargo from aircraft.
	Ambulance care assistant Ambulance care assistants take patients to and from hospitals and medical centres for appointments and treatment.
	Athlete Athletes compete in track and field events for their clubs, with some going on to represent their country at international level.
	Bodyguard Bodyguards protect individuals and groups from potential threats to their safety at events, when travelling and during everyday activities.
	Chiropractor Chiropractors manipulate joints, bones and soft tissue to help clients control pain or prevent injuries from re-occurring.
	Choreographer Choreographers design steps, movements and dances, usually with music, for dancers and other artists to perform.
	Cycling coach Cycling coaches help riders develop their cycling skills.
	Dance teacher Dance teachers train and develop their students in all types of dance.
	Dancer Dancers use movement to perform for live audiences or in recorded performances.
	Diver Divers work underwater at sea, or in rivers, lakes, canals and reservoirs.
	Dog handler Dog handlers work with specially trained dogs to help detect and prevent crime, find lost or missing people and protect property.
	Esports gamer Esports gamers compete against other players in tournaments, leagues and events, with matches often streamed online to audiences around the world.
	Fashion model Fashion models promote clothing and accessory brands at fashion events and in magazines and digital media.
	Fitness instructor Fitness instructors organise exercise programmes to improve people's health and fitness.
	Football coach Football coaches teach skills and tactics to individuals and teams, and motivate them to fulfil their potential.
	Football referee Football referees take charge of matches and make sure players compete within the rules of the game.
	Health trainer Health trainers promote healthy living and help people make healthier lifestyle choices.
	Horse groom Horse grooms are responsible for the care, exercise and welfare of horses and ponies, and maintain the animals' stables and riding equipment.
	Hospital porter Hospital porters move patients, equipment and medical supplies around a hospital.
	Jockey Jockeys are licensed to ride racehorses in races for horse trainers and owners.
	Leisure centre assistant Leisure centre assistants set up and supervise activities like fitness and exercise classes, gym sessions and swimming lessons.
	Lifeguard Lifeguards monitor leisure pools and beaches to keep swimmers safe and respond to emergencies.
	Martial arts instructor Martial arts instructors teach martial arts like karate, jujitsu and judo.
	Massage therapist Massage therapists manipulate clients' muscles and soft tissues, treat sports injuries and give help to people with health issues.
	Osteopath Osteopaths massage, move and stretch clients' muscles and joints to improve wellbeing or help with a health issue.
	Outdoor activities instructor Outdoor activities instructors lead trips and teach skills in activities like hill walking, climbing, canoeing, skiing and snowboarding.
	Personal trainer Personal trainers work with clients to improve their health and fitness.
	Pilates teacher Pilates teachers help clients change and improve their body strength and posture through breathing, stretching and conditioning exercises.
	Playworker Playworkers help children and young people to develop their physical, social and language skills through play.
	Postperson A postperson collects and sorts letters and parcels, and delivers them to homes and businesses in the community.
	Racehorse trainer Racehorse trainers run stables, manage staff, look after horses' training and welfare, and prepare them for races.
	Removals worker Removals workers move household and office furniture and other items from one location to another.
	Sailing instructor Sailing instructors teach people to sail yachts and boats.
	School lunchtime supervisor Lunchtime supervisors work in primary, secondary and special schools, looking after children during the lunch break.
	Sports coach Sports coaches teach sports skills to individuals and teams of all abilities.
	Sports commentator Sports commentators describe the action and give insights at sporting events for TV, radio and online audiences.
	Sports professional Sports professionals are skilled and talented sports performers, who are paid to compete in their chosen sport.
	Swimming teacher Swimming teachers help people of all ages and abilities learn how to swim and how to improve their technique.
	Yoga teacher Yoga teachers teach yoga as a form of exercise to increase fitness and wellbeing.
	Yoga therapist Yoga therapists use yoga to help people with physical and emotional issues, and specific health conditions.
	Anaesthetist Anaesthetists are doctors who give anaesthetics to patients before, during and after surgery.
	Community matron Community matrons provide care and support to people with long-term or complicated health conditions.
	Dance movement psychotherapist Dance movement psychotherapists use dance and movement to help people deal with emotional, physical and psychological issues.
	Dietitian Dietitians diagnose and treat people with nutrition problems and help people make healthy lifestyle and dietary decisions.
	District nurse District nurses care for people outside of hospital in patients' homes, GP surgeries and residential care homes.
	Dramatherapist Dramatherapists use group work, role play and movement to help people with their feelings and emotions.
	GP General practitioners (GPs) are doctors who provide medical services to people in their local community.
	Health visitor Health visitors work with families with a child aged 0 to 5 to identify health needs, promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness.
	Hospital doctor A hospital doctor diagnoses and treats illness and disease in patients admitted to hospital.
	Motorsport engineer Motorsport engineers design, test and build racing cars, rally cars and motorcycles.
	Occupational health nurse Occupational health nurses care for the health and wellbeing of people at work.
	Offshore drilling worker Offshore drilling workers extract oil and gas from under the seabed, working from platforms and rigs.
	Paediatrician Paediatricians diagnose and treat health conditions that affect babies, children and young people.
	Physician associate Physician associates support doctors to diagnose and manage patients in hospitals and GP surgeries.
	Podiatrist Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot and ankle problems to improve people's mobility and quality of life.
	Practice nurse Practice nurses work in GP surgeries to assess, screen, treat and educate patients, and help doctors give medical care.
	Primary school teacher Primary school teachers are responsible for the educational, social and emotional development of children between the ages of 3 and 11.
	RAF officer RAF officers work in a number of roles and are responsible for the welfare and discipline of personnel under their command.
	Royal Navy officer Royal Navy officers manage ship and submarine operations and are responsible for all personnel under their command.
	School nurse School nurses work with schools and families to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
	Surgeon Surgeons carry out operations and medical procedures on patients.
	Children's nurse Children's nurses provide care for children and young people with health problems.
	Demolition operative Demolition operatives clear sites ready for use. They dismantle buildings and structures, remove hazardous waste and salvage reusable materials.
	Dryliner Dryliners use plasterboard and panels to build internal walls, suspended ceilings and raised flooring in houses, offices and shops.
	Early years teacher Early years teachers are specialists in early childhood development and work with children up to the age of 5.
	Formworker Formworkers build temporary wood or metal frameworks that support structures during construction stages.
	Health play specialist Health play specialists use therapeutic play activities to help children and young people cope with illness, treatment and recovery.
	Landscaper Landscapers create and maintain gardens, parks and other outdoor areas.
	Learning disability nurse Learning disability nurses take care of the social, psychological and physical health needs of people with a learning disability.
	Mental health nurse Mental health nurses work in hospitals and the community, to support people with mental health issues.
	Midwife Midwives support pregnant people and their babies before, during and after, childbirth.
	Nurse Nurses care for adults who are sick, injured or have physical disabilities.
	Nutritionist Nutritionists teach patients and clients about the effects of food on their health, motivating them to make positive changes to their diet.
	Occupational therapist Occupational therapists help people who have difficulties caused by physical or mental illness, disability, accidents or ageing.
	Operating department practitioner Operating department practitioners (ODPs) provide skilled care and support to patients at all stages of an operation.