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Job Profiles

These profiles are useful to give young people an understanding of the roles covered by specific jobs. 

* For the most up-to-date entry route information for the jobs listed below please use the links to further information provided by each job profile.

Aerospace Engineer

What is the work like?

Aerospace engineers research, design and manufacture aircraft, satellites, missiles and space vehicles. They may be specialist mechanical, electrical or electronics...

Aerospace Engineering Technician

What is the work like?

Aerospace engineering technicians work on the design, manufacture and operation of aircraft, missiles, satellites and space vehicles. Some may be specialist...

Agent/Manager

What is the work like?

Agents and managers represent performers and other creative talent in the film, television, radio, publishing, and entertainment industries. They promote their...

Agricultural Technical Advisor/Consultant

What is the work like?

Agricultural technical advisors or consultants offer an advisory service and specialist support to farmers. They advise and work with farmers to ensure that the farm...

Air Cabin Crew

What is the work like?

Air cabin crew are the main point of contact for air passengers and are responsible for ensuring that they have a safe journey, as well as one that is pleasant and...

Air Traffic Controller

What is the work like?

Air traffic controllers are responsible for keeping air traffic flying safely in UK airspace, managing their movements and ensuring planes are arriving and departing...

Aircraft Dispatcher

What is the work like?

Aircraft dispatchers, also known as flight operations officers or load controllers, are part of the team that works in an airline/ground handling services operations...

Airline Pilot

What is the work like?

Airline pilots are responsible for flying aircraft and their passengers and cargo safely and efficiently around the world for business and leisure purposes.

A...

Airport Baggage Handler

What is the work like?

An airport baggage handler is responsible for safely and quickly loading, unloading or transporting airline passengers' luggage at an airport.

The main tasks...

Alexander Technique Teacher

What is the work like?

Alexander Technique teachers help people to:

  • improve their balance and co-ordination
  • reduce unnecessary tension in everyday activity
  • ...

Ambulance Person

What is the work like?

Ambulance staff provide emergency and non-emergency care for ill and vulnerable patients. This includes transporting patients to and from their homes, hospitals and...

Anaesthetist

Anaesthetists are specialist doctors who prevent patients from feeling pain while undergoing surgery and other medical procedures. Their major role is in providing anaesthesia during surgery, but...

Analytical Chemist

What is the work like?

Analytical chemists analyse a range of substances to determine their chemical composition. Their purpose is to identify and understand the substances and record how...

Anatomical Pathology Technologist

What is the work like?

Anatomical pathology technologists (APTs) support pathologists (specialised doctors) during post-mortem examinations or autopsies.

Post-mortems are carried...

Animal Boarding Worker

What is the work like?

Animal boarding workers care for animals staying in boarding or quarantine establishments. They are also known as kennel workers.

The majority of boarding...