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	Actuary Actuaries work with companies and government departments, to help them forecast long-term financial costs and investment risks.
	Auditor Internal and external auditors check organisations' financial records and procedures to make sure they are accurate and efficient.
	Company secretary Company secretaries make sure that directors follow company law and finance rules.
	Financial adviser Financial advisers help people and organisations choose investments, savings, pensions, mortgages and insurance products.
	GP practice manager GP practice managers run the business side of doctors' surgeries and health centres.
	Hotel manager Hotel managers are responsible for running operations like guest services, housekeeping, bar and restaurant facilities, and conferencing and events.
	Investment analyst Investment analysts help stock market traders, stockbrokers and fund managers make decisions about investments.
	Management accountant Management accountants oversee a company's finances and find ways to improve profits.
	Private practice accountant Private practice accountants prepare accounts and tax returns for businesses and individuals.
	Public finance accountant Public finance accountants make sure money is spent properly in public sector organisations.
	School business manager School business managers oversee the efficient day-to-day running of a school and support the headteacher and leadership team.
	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.
	Bank manager Bank managers oversee the day-to-day operations of their branch, supervise staff and work to attract new customers.
	Business adviser Business advisers give advice and support to new business start-ups and help established businesses to grow.
	Estates officer Estates officers are responsible for managing and upkeeping land and property that belongs to local councils and public bodies.
	Paraplanner Paraplanners help financial advisers with technical and administrative tasks.
	Publican Publicans manage licensed premises like pubs and bars.
	Local government revenues officer Revenues and benefits officers work for local councils and deal with housing benefits, rents, council tax and business rates.
	Payroll administrator Payroll administrators make sure employees get paid the right amount on the right date.
	Pensions administrator Pensions administrators handle the day-to-day running of pension schemes and life insurance policies.
	Accounting technician Accounting technicians handle day-to-day money and finance tasks for all types of business.
	Bookkeeper Bookkeepers keep financial records up to date and help prepare accounts.
	Credit controller Credit controllers manage the money given to customers and recover debts owed by businesses and individuals.
	Farm secretary Farm secretaries are responsible for the day-to-day running of the business side of farms.
	Finance officer Finance officers help to manage the finances of an organisation by keeping track of its income and controlling its spending.
	Money adviser Money advisers help people whose debts have become too large or difficult for them to handle.
	Shopkeeper Shopkeepers manage their own independent stores or run shops that are part of a retail chain.
	TV or film production manager Production managers take care of the business, financial and recruitment side of film and television productions.
	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.
	Care home manager Care home managers lead and run residential homes for adults or children.
	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.
	Economist Economists advise government departments, businesses, banks and other organisations on economic matters.
	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.
	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.
	Management consultant Management consultants advise organisations on how to solve problems and be more efficient.
	Mortgage adviser Mortgage advisers help people to choose a finance deal which is right for them when buying a property.
	Music promotions manager Music promotions managers publicise recording artists or live music events.
	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.
	Retail manager Retail managers look after stores, motivate staff to achieve sales targets, organise promotional events and monitor industry trends.
	Sales manager Sales managers organise, coach and lead teams of sales representatives to work towards agreed targets.
	Social services manager Social services managers plan and co-ordinate the health, welfare and social care support provided by local authorities and charities.
	Systems analyst System analysts look at a company's IT structure to work out how to improve it.
	Business analyst Business analysts investigate situations and problems to find improvements for businesses.
	Civil Service executive officer Civil Service executive officers work in government departments that develop policies and provide services to the public.
	Human resources officer Human resources (HR) officers hire, develop and look after employees in a company.
	Insurance claims handler Insurance claims handlers help people who are making claims on their insurance policies.
	Land and property valuer and auctioneer Valuers and auctioneers give advice to people buying, selling and renting land or property.
	Licensed conveyancer Conveyancers are lawyers who deal with the legal and financial sides of buying and selling property and land, probate issues and wills.
	Restaurant manager Restaurant managers organise the day-to-day running of their venue and make sure customers are happy with the food and service they receive.
	Sales representative Sales representatives sell products and services to individuals and businesses. They also follow up leads to find new customers.
	Supply chain manager Supply chain managers organise the movement of goods and materials from suppliers and manufacturers to customers.
	Visitor attraction general manager Visitor attraction general managers look after the operation and finances of an attraction, and the health and safety of staff and visitors.
	Arts administrator Arts administrators help organise exhibitions, manage staff and look after buildings like museums and galleries.
	Automotive parts advisor Motor vehicle parts persons supply individuals, dealerships and garages with spare parts.
	Bailiff Bailiffs collect debts or give notices, summons and court documents.
	Barrister's clerk Barrister's clerks run the day to day administration tasks for barristers at offices called chambers.
	Catering manager Catering managers run the food service of organisations including restaurants, bars, schools, colleges and outside suppliers.
	Estate agent Estate agents sell and let commercial and residential property. Some also manage rental properties on behalf of owners.
	Horticultural manager A horticultural manager grows plants for use in parks, gardens and public spaces.
	Insurance technician Insurance technicians give administrative support in all types of insurance work.
	Leisure centre manager Leisure centre managers oversee the day-to-day running of sports and leisure centres.
	Local government officer Local government officers put council policies into practice and provide local public services.
	Office manager Office managers oversee the day-to-day running of an office or department.
	Admin assistant Admin assistants write letters, emails and reports, maintain data records and filing systems and provide support for meetings.
	Banking customer service adviser Banking customer service advisers provide a face-to-face service in banks and building societies.
	Bookseller Booksellers buy books from publishers or wholesalers and sell them on to customers.
	Financial services customer adviser Financial services customer advisers work in contact centres for banks, insurance, investment and credit companies.
	Funeral director Funeral directors organise burials and cremations and support people who have lost a loved one.
	Hairdresser Hairdressers and barbers cut, shave, colour and style customers' hair.
	Import-export clerk Import-export clerks ship goods to and from the UK by road, rail, air and sea.
	Life coach Life coaches support and encourage people to help them make informed decisions in their working and personal lives.
	Market trader Market traders sell goods like food, clothing, crafts, artwork and antiques. They also offer services, such as mobile phone and watch repairs.
	Post Office customer service assistant Post Office customer service assistants help customers in post offices and at counters in shops.
	Sales administrator Sales administrators process sales orders and payments, arrange deliveries and offer after-sales support to customers.
	School secretary School secretaries provide administrative support in schools.
	Taxi driver Taxi drivers pick up passengers and charge a fee to take them to their destination by the quickest route.
	TV or film assistant production co-ordinator Assistant production co-ordinators support producers in making film or TV programmes.
	TV or film producer Producers turn ideas for potential films and TV programmes into reality. They put together the creative team to make and broadcast productions.