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	Diplomatic Service officer Diplomatic Service officers help to promote and protect British interests, businesses and citizens overseas.
	MP MPs represent people's concerns and interests in the House of Commons.
	Archaeologist Archaeologists learn about the past by studying written records, collecting oral histories and excavating objects and remains at historical sites.
	Archivist Archivists preserve and manage historical and cultural records. They also make collections available to researchers and the public.
	Conservator Conservators clean, repair and restore objects, artworks and buildings of historical and cultural importance.
	Costume designer Costume designers are responsible for the overall look of the costumes and accessories in theatre, film and television productions.
	Heritage officer Heritage officers support teams to take care of buildings, monuments and places valued for their cultural and historical importance.
	Media researcher Media researchers support producers by finding stories, information, people and locations for television and radio programmes.
	Museum curator Museum and art gallery curators manage collections of objects of artistic, scientific, historical and general interest.
	Art valuer Art valuers give advice on how much a piece of art or a collection of art is worth.
	Furniture restorer Furniture restorers repair and conserve modern and antique pieces of furniture.
	Museum attendant Museum attendants guide visitors around exhibits, serve shop customers, help staff prepare for exhibitions and provide security.
	Security Service personnel Security Service personnel protect the UK against threats to national security.
	Antique dealer Antique dealers buy and sell old objects and collector items.
	Fine artist Fine artists create original works of art using methods like painting, drawing and sculpture.
	Prop maker Prop makers create objects for use on set in films, TV programmes and the theatre.
	Tourist guide Tourist guides show visitors around places of interest in towns, cities and the countryside, like historical buildings, parks, art galleries and museums.
	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.
	Barrister Barristers give advice to solicitors and represent people in disagreements, investigations and in court.
	Civil Service manager Civil Service managers work in government departments, managing teams that establish policies and provide public services.
	Court legal adviser Court legal advisers are lawyers who advise magistrates and judges about the law in criminal, civil and family courts.
	Judge Judges hear evidence in criminal and civil courts, make rulings and pass sentences based on the information presented during cases.
	Primary school teacher Primary school teachers are responsible for the educational, social and emotional development of children between the ages of 3 and 11.
	Royal Marines officer Royal Marines officers lead commando teams on security, combat and relief operations.
	Solicitor Solicitors advise clients about the law and act on their behalf in legal matters.
	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.
	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.
	Interior designer Interior designers plan the internal layout and decoration of public, commercial and residential buildings and spaces.
	Legal executive Legal executives specialise in one area of law and carry out similar tasks to solicitors.
	Librarian Librarians work in public and commercial libraries, managing access to books, digital resources, archives and computers.
	Newspaper or magazine journalist Newspaper or magazine journalists write articles and stories for local, regional, national and online publications.
	Palaeontologist Palaeontologists study the history of life on Earth through fossils.
	Stonemason Stonemasons carve and shape stone blocks, and lay and fit stonework on construction, conservation and restoration projects.
	Town planner 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 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.
	Criminologist Criminologists look at the reasons why people commit crimes and find ways to reduce re-offending.
	Exhibition designer Exhibition designers work with organisations and individuals to turn their ideas into engaging displays.
	Immigration adviser (non-government) Immigration advisers give advice on asylum claims, nationality, citizenship, deportation and employment, and represent clients in court.
	Paralegal Paralegals carry out research, prepare legal documents and give legal advice to clients.
	Actor Actors use speech, movement and expression to bring characters to life in theatre, film, television and radio.
	Bookbinder Bookbinders turn printed paper into books and catalogues by hand or using machines.
	Bookseller Booksellers buy books from publishers or wholesalers and sell them on to customers.
	Film critic Film critics analyse films and produce reviews and articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, social media channels and websites.
	Glassmaker Craft glassmakers design, make and decorate glass objects from windows, mirrors and tableware to one-off decorative pieces.
	Library assistant Library assistants help librarians to manage the day-to-day running of a library.
	Make-up artist Make-up artists apply make-up and style hair for people appearing on camera or in front of a live audience.
	Musical instrument maker and repairer Musical instrument makers and repairers construct new musical instruments and fix ones that have been damaged.
	Religious leader Religious or faith leaders offer spiritual and moral guidance, and conduct public worship and other religious ceremonies.
	Screenwriter Screenwriters write the stories for feature films, TV programmes and computer games.
	Set designer Set designers create the settings and backdrops for commercials, television, theatre and films.
	Sports commentator Sports commentators describe the action and give insights at sporting events for TV, radio and online audiences.
	Tattooist and body piercer Tattooists and body piercers create permanent artwork on customers' bodies and do piercings, so they can wear body jewellery.
	Thatcher Thatchers use traditional craft skills, materials and tools to repair and replace thatched roofs.
	Tour manager Tour managers manage the travel arrangements of holidaymakers and business clients to make sure their trips run smoothly.
	Tourist information centre assistant Tourist information centre assistants give visitors details about local attractions, events and activities.
	Translator Translators convert written words from a 'source language' into the 'target language', making sure that the meaning is the same.
	TV presenter TV presenters introduce and host programmes, interview people and report on issues and events.
	Wardrobe assistant Wardrobe assistants help to make, find and look after clothes and costumes used in theatre, film and TV productions.
	Watch or clock repairer Watch and clock repairers fix, service and restore customers' timepieces and those held in collections.
	Writer Writers create written work such as books, scripts, poems, blogs and technical guides.