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	Army officer Army officers command, manage and motivate teams of soldiers.
	Chief inspector Chief inspectors manage operational teams in their districts, planning and monitoring policing operations, including responses to major incidents.
	Civil Service manager Civil Service managers work in government departments, managing teams that establish policies and provide public services.
	Diplomatic Service officer Diplomatic Service officers help to promote and protect British interests, businesses and citizens overseas.
	Economist Economists advise government departments, businesses, banks and other organisations on economic matters.
	Judge Judges hear evidence in criminal and civil courts, make rulings and pass sentences based on the information presented during cases.
	MP MPs represent people's concerns and interests in the House of Commons.
	RAF officer RAF officers work in a number of roles and are responsible for the welfare and discipline of personnel under their command.
	Royal Marines officer Royal Marines officers lead commando teams on security, combat and relief operations.
	Trade union official Trade union officials represent, train and advise union members, carry out research and develop policy.
	Broadcast journalist Broadcast journalists research and present the news on TV, radio and the internet.
	Civil Service executive officer Civil Service executive officers work in government departments that develop policies and provide services to the public.
	Equalities officer Equalities officers make sure people are treated equally in an organisation by promoting positive practices and attitudes.
	Immigration officer Immigration officers make decisions on whether people have the right to visit or stay in the UK.
	Intelligence analyst Intelligence analysts use data to detect and prevent crime and protect UK security and the economy.
	Media researcher Media researchers support producers by finding stories, information, people and locations for television and radio programmes.
	Newspaper or magazine journalist Newspaper or magazine journalists write articles and stories for local, regional, national and online publications.
	Town planner Town planners help shape the way towns and cities develop, and balance the demands on land with the needs of the community.
	Community development worker Community development workers help improve their local area.
	Criminologist Criminologists look at the reasons why people commit crimes and find ways to reduce re-offending.
	Immigration adviser (non-government) Immigration advisers give advice on asylum claims, nationality, citizenship, deportation and employment, and represent clients in court.
	Local government officer Local government officers put council policies into practice and provide local public services.
	Security Service personnel Security Service personnel protect the UK against threats to national security.
	Barrister Barristers give advice to solicitors and represent people in disagreements, investigations and in court.
	Company secretary Company secretaries make sure that directors follow company law and finance rules.
	Coroner Coroners investigate deaths where the causes are unexplained or the person’s identity is unknown.
	Court legal adviser Court legal advisers are lawyers who advise magistrates and judges about the law in criminal, civil and family courts.
	Crown prosecutor Crown prosecutors decide if there's enough evidence to take cases to court.
	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.
	Headteacher Headteachers manage schools and create the right conditions for children and staff to achieve their best.
	Investment analyst Investment analysts help stock market traders, stockbrokers and fund managers make decisions about investments.
	Ofsted inspector Ofsted inspectors visit, inspect and report on the quality of places of education and learning, and children's social care services.
	Planning and development surveyor Planning and development surveyors assess proposed construction, transport and environmental schemes in towns and cities.
	Prison governor Prison governors manage prisons, remand centres and young offenders' institutions.
	Public finance accountant Public finance accountants make sure money is spent properly in public sector organisations.
	Public relations director Public relations (PR) directors manage communication campaigns and strategy for their organisation or clients.
	Royal Navy officer Royal Navy officers manage ship and submarine operations and are responsible for all personnel under their command.
	Social services manager Social services managers plan and co-ordinate the health, welfare and social care support provided by local authorities and charities.
	Social worker Social workers help to protect vulnerable children and adults from harm or abuse, and support people to live independently.
	Solicitor Solicitors advise clients about the law and act on their behalf in legal matters.
	Stockbroker Stockbrokers manage their clients' investments by trading stocks, shares and other financial products to get the best return.
	Tax adviser Tax advisers help clients plan their finances to make sure they're paying the right amount of tax.
	Tax inspector Tax inspectors make sure the correct amount of tax is paid and investigate cases of fraud.
	Careers adviser Careers advisers help people make decisions about their education, training and work options.
	Child protection officer Child protection officers promote children's wellbeing and protect them from harm or abuse.
	Climate scientist Climate scientists study changes in the Earth's climate over time and how they might affect the planet in the future.
	Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioners make sure that businesses work in an ethical way.
	Cyber intelligence officer Cyber intelligence officers gather information about where threats to information technology (IT) systems come from and how they work.
	Data protection officer Data protection officers help organisations to meet data laws and regulations, and provide advice on policies and how to apply them.
	Environmental consultant Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.
	Legal executive Legal executives specialise in one area of law and carry out similar tasks to solicitors.
	Legal secretary Legal secretaries provide administrative support for lawyers and legal executives.
	Newspaper or magazine editor Newspaper and magazine editors manage the style and content of online and printed publications.
	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.
	Probation officer Probation officers supervise people serving community and prison sentences and help them to stay away from crime.
	Royal Marines commando Royal Marines commandos take part in frontline combat, and are sent at short notice to deal with emergency situations.
	Transport planner Transport planners manage road, rail and air transport networks at local, regional and national level.
	Welfare rights adviser Welfare rights advisers give free advice to the public to help them get the financial support they are entitled to.
	Assistant immigration officer Assistant immigration officers check that people have the right to visit or stay in the UK.
	Barrister's clerk Barrister's clerks run the day to day administration tasks for barristers at offices called chambers.
	Border Force officer Border Force officers protect UK border entry points like ports and airports, by enforcing immigration and customs regulations.
	Civil Service administrative officer Civil Service administrative officers work in government departments, carrying out policies and running services for the public.
	Community education co-ordinator Community education co-ordinators organise education, training and recreation courses to meet the needs of the local community.
	Education welfare officer Education welfare officers make sure that children attend school and get the support they need.
	Family mediator Family mediators help separating couples agree on future plans without having to go to court.
	Health promotion specialist Health promotion specialists educate and inform people about health issues.
	Housing officer Housing officers look after rented properties for local authorities and housing associations.
	Local government revenues officer Revenues and benefits officers work for local councils and deal with housing benefits, rents, council tax and business rates.
	Paralegal Paralegals carry out research, prepare legal documents and give legal advice to clients.
	Police community support officer Police community support officers (PCSOs) work in neighbourhood policing teams to prevent crime and tackle anti-social behaviour.
	Public relations officer Public relations (PR) officers manage the public image and reputation of organisations and individuals.
	RAF regiment gunner RAF regiment gunners specialise in combat tactics, weaponry and fieldcraft to defend RAF bases and overseas air operations.
	Recycling engagement officer Recycling engagement officers run local recycling schemes and promote recycling in the community.
	Registrar of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships Registrars collect and record details of all births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships.
	Soldier Soldiers take part in peacekeeping missions, support disaster relief operations and fight in combat zones around the world.
	Town planning assistant Town planning assistants process development applications, gather site data, create technical plans and give advice on regulations.
	Youth offending team officer Youth offending team officers work to prevent children and young people under 18 from offending and reoffending.
	Advocacy worker Advocacy workers help give people a voice in decisions about their health or social care.
	Aid worker Aid workers help people in overseas countries affected by human-made and natural disasters like wars, outbreaks of disease and earthquakes.
	Bodyguard Bodyguards protect individuals and groups from potential threats to their safety at events, when travelling and during everyday activities.
	Civil enforcement officer Civil enforcement officers make sure drivers follow parking regulations on public streets and in car parks.
	Court administrative assistant Court administrative assistants help run courts and court offices.
	Court usher Court ushers make sure everyone involved in a case attends court and knows what to do.
	Interpreter Interpreters convert spoken words from one language into another, in person, over the phone and online.
	Neighbourhood warden Neighbourhood wardens work in local communities to reduce anti-social behaviour.
	Probation services officer Probation services officers (PSOs) supervise people serving community and prison sentences who are considered to be low and medium risk.
	Radio broadcast assistant Radio broadcast assistants help make sure that live and pre-recorded radio programmes run smoothly.
	Religious leader Religious or faith leaders offer spiritual and moral guidance, and conduct public worship and other religious ceremonies.
	TV presenter TV presenters introduce and host programmes, interview people and report on issues and events.
	Victim care officer Victim care officers give practical and emotional support to people who've been affected by crime.