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	Barrister Barristers give advice to solicitors and represent people in disagreements, investigations and in court.
	Chief inspector Chief inspectors manage operational teams in their districts, planning and monitoring policing operations, including responses to major incidents.
	Company secretary Company secretaries make sure that directors follow company law and finance rules.
	Construction contracts manager Construction contracts managers oversee the contractual and legal requirements of work on building projects.
	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.
	Insurance loss adjuster Insurance loss adjusters investigate large or complicated claims for insurance companies.
	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.
	Patent attorney Patent attorneys advise clients on how to apply for patents for new inventions, designs or processes.
	Prison governor Prison governors manage prisons, remand centres and young offenders' institutions.
	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.
	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.
	Trade mark attorney Trade mark attorneys advise clients about registering and protecting designs and trade marks.
	Trade union official Trade union officials represent, train and advise union members, carry out research and develop policy.
	Child protection officer Child protection officers promote children's wellbeing and protect them from harm or abuse.
	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 health practitioner Environmental health practitioners make sure people's surroundings are safe, healthy and hygienic.
	Equalities officer Equalities officers make sure people are treated equally in an organisation by promoting positive practices and attitudes.
	Food manufacturing inspector Food manufacturing inspectors make sure that processing plants follow hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.
	General practice surveyor General practice surveyors are involved in the management, valuation, buying, selling and development of land and property.
	Health and safety adviser Health and safety advisers develop policies designed to reduce the risk of accidents, injuries and health issues in the workplace.
	Human resources officer Human resources (HR) officers hire, develop and look after employees in a company.
	Immigration officer Immigration officers make decisions on whether people have the right to visit or stay in the UK.
	Insurance claims handler Insurance claims handlers help people who are making claims on their insurance policies.
	Intelligence analyst Intelligence analysts use data to detect and prevent crime and protect UK security and the economy.
	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.
	Licensed conveyancer Conveyancers are lawyers who deal with the legal and financial sides of buying and selling property and land, probate issues and wills.
	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.
	Rural surveyor Rural surveyors provide business services to landowners and farmers, like property valuation, land management and auctioneering.
	Scenes of crime officer Scenes of crime officers (SOCOs) find, record and recover evidence from crime scenes.
	Town planner Town planners help shape the way towns and cities develop, and balance the demands on land with the needs of the community.
	Trading standards officer Trading standards officers (TSOs) protect consumers and businesses by promoting a safe and fair trading environment.
	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.
	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.
	Border Force officer Border Force officers protect UK border entry points like ports and airports, by enforcing immigration and customs regulations.
	Criminologist Criminologists look at the reasons why people commit crimes and find ways to reduce re-offending.
	Door supervisor Door supervisors guard licensed premises like pubs, bars and nightclubs against damage, theft, unauthorised access or disorderly behaviour.
	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.
	Immigration adviser (non-government) Immigration advisers give advice on asylum claims, nationality, citizenship, deportation and employment, and represent clients in court.
	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.
	Registrar of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships Registrars collect and record details of all births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships.
	RSPCA inspector RSPCA inspectors investigate complaints about animal cruelty, rescue animals and give advice to animal owners.
	Security manager Security managers supervise the security workforce that protects an organisation's buildings and keeps staff and visitors safe.
	Security officer Security officers make sure that buildings, valuables and people are safe and secure.
	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.
	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.
	Letting agent Letting agents manage rental properties on behalf of owners.
	Money adviser Money advisers help people whose debts have become too large or difficult for them to handle.
	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.
	Store detective Store detectives prevent shoplifting in retail outlets and shopping centres.
	Victim care officer Victim care officers give practical and emotional support to people who've been affected by crime.
	Auditor Internal and external auditors check organisations' financial records and procedures to make sure they are accurate and efficient.
	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.
	Care home manager Care home managers lead and run residential homes for adults or children.
	Civil Service manager Civil Service managers work in government departments, managing teams that establish policies and provide public services.
	Clinical psychologist Clinical psychologists help people manage mental health issues, phobias and addiction.
	Diplomatic Service officer Diplomatic Service officers help to promote and protect British interests, businesses and citizens overseas.
	E-commerce manager E-commerce managers develop digital strategies to increase online sales, improve customer experience and strengthen a company's brand.
	Executive assistant Executive assistants support senior managers in an organisation, helping with projects, client communications and decision making.
	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.
	GP practice manager GP practice managers run the business side of doctors' surgeries and health centres.
	Health service manager Health service managers run local healthcare services like hospitals, GP practices and community clinics.
	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 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 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.
	Merchant Navy deck officer Merchant Navy deck officers are responsible for the safety, navigation, operation and crew of cargo and passenger ships.
	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.
	Occupational health nurse Occupational health nurses care for the health and wellbeing of people at work.
	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.
	Private practice accountant Private practice accountants prepare accounts and tax returns for businesses and individuals.
	Psychologist Psychologists apply the scientific study of the mind and how it affects behaviour to help people deal with real life issues.