UK occupations

Occupations

One page per occupation, not per job advert. What the work actually involves, what you decide, how you are measured, and the skills the job needs. 292 occupations, showing the first 96.

Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Accounting clerks and bookkeepers An accounting clerk or bookkeeper records financial transactions and keeps a business's accounts accurate and up to date. View
Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Accounts directors An accounts director oversees a company's finances and helps shape its financial strategy. View
Engineering professionals n.e.c. Acoustic engineers Acoustic engineers control sound and vibration in buildings, products and public spaces to make them work better for the people who use them. View
Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Administration directors You keep an organisation's systems, processes and policies running so it can function day to day. View
Records clerks and assistants Admissions officers An admissions officer reviews applications and decides who is offered a place, balancing opportunity with entry standards. View
Teaching professionals n.e.c. Adult education tutors An adult education tutor teaches adults new skills and knowledge, often to help them change direction at work or in life. View
Social workers Adult social workers Adult social workers support adults who need help to live safely and with dignity. View
Advertising accounts managers and creative directors Advertising account managers An advertising account manager runs client accounts, making sure campaigns are delivered on time and meet what the client needs. View
Marketing, sales and advertising directors Advertising and marketing directors Advertising and marketing directors shape how a brand is seen and lead the strategy behind every campaign. View
Advertising and marketing associate professionals Advertising and marketing executives An advertising and marketing executive plans and creates campaigns that get people to act on a message. View
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. Advocates (excludes solicitor advocates) An advocate speaks on behalf of people who need representation in legal or formal settings. View
Business and financial project management professionals Agile coaches and scrum masters An agile coach or scrum master helps teams work in sprints, removing obstacles and guiding how they collaborate. View
Specialist medical practitioners and consultants Anaesthetists An anaesthetist manages pain relief and unconsciousness for patients before, during and after surgery. View
Apprenticeship manager An apprenticeship manager oversees apprenticeship programmes, making sure they meet quality standards and align with organisational goals. View
Arts officers, producers and directors Art consultants Art consultants help clients choose and place artwork, shaping how a space looks and feels. View
Other health professionals n.e.c. Audiologists An audiologist tests hearing and helps people manage hearing and balance problems, using precision and empathy to improve daily life. View
Chartered and certified accountants Auditors (qualified accountant) A qualified auditor examines financial records to check they are accurate and comply with the rules. View
Financial managers and directors Bank, building society and post office managers A bank, building society or post office manager runs the day-to-day operation of a branch, overseeing staff and customer service. View
Sales accounts and business development managers Bid managers A bid manager turns client requirements into a clear, persuasive proposal. View
Engineering professionals n.e.c. Biomedical engineers Biomedical engineers design and maintain equipment and devices used in healthcare, combining engineering skills with an understanding of medical needs. View
Financial administrative occupations n.e.c. Box office assistants A box office assistant sells and books tickets for events such as theatre, cinema or concerts, and helps customers choose the right seats. View
Sales accounts and business development managers Brand managers A brand manager shapes how a brand looks, sounds and connects with the people it's aimed at. View
Engineering professionals n.e.c. Brewers (qualified) A qualified brewer controls the brewing process, from ingredients to fermentation, shaping the character of each batch. View
Arts officers, producers and directors Broadcasting and entertainment directors A broadcasting and entertainment director shapes what viewers see on screen. View
Arts officers, producers and directors Broadcasting and entertainment editors A broadcasting and entertainment editor shapes raw footage into the final programme viewers see. View
Arts officers, producers and directors Broadcasting and entertainment producers Broadcasting and entertainment producers plan and oversee the making of TV, radio and other content, balancing creative vision with practical production needs. View
Arts officers, producers and directors Broadcasting production coordinators You keep the production schedule on track, making sure every part of a broadcast fits together on time. View
Other administrative occupations n.e.c. Business administrators A business administrator keeps an office running, handling paperwork, information and support so other people can do their jobs. View
Management consultants and business analysts Business analysts and consultants A business analyst or consultant studies data and business problems, then turns them into practical advice that shapes decisions. View
Business and financial project management professionals Business change managers A business change manager plans and manages change projects, making sure they are carried out successfully across an organisation. View
Other vocational and industrial trainers Business coaches A business coach helps leaders think through problems and improve how they run their organisations. View
Sales accounts and business development managers Business development managers A business development manager finds new opportunities and builds strategies to grow a business. View
Business sales executives Business sales executives A business sales executive matches what clients need with what a company can offer, and works to close deals that satisfy both sides. View
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors Cafe and restaurant managers and proprietors A cafe or restaurant manager or proprietor runs the day to day business of a food and drink venue, from service to staff to takings. View
Other health professionals n.e.c. Cardiac physiologists and echocardiographers A cardiac physiologist tests and monitors how the heart works, helping doctors diagnose and treat heart conditions. View
Specialist medical practitioners and consultants Cardiologists A cardiologist diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. View
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists Careers advisers and coaches A careers adviser or coach helps people work out their career options and plan their next steps. View
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors Catering operations managers A catering operations manager runs the daily workings of a kitchen or catering business, overseeing service, staff and standards. View
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. Celebrants A celebrant plans and leads personal ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals or namings, built around the people involved. View
Chief executives and senior officials Chairpersons A chairperson leads a company's board and steers its strategic direction. View
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. Charity workers A charity worker helps run projects and services that support people in need, making sure resources reach the people who need them. View
Chief Learning Officer A Chief Learning Officer sets the direction for how an organisation builds skills and capability. View
Chief People Officer A Chief People Officer sets the strategy for how a business attracts, keeps and develops its people. View
Chief executives and senior officials Chief executives This is the job of setting the direction of an organisation and making sure it runs well. View
Social workers Children, family and school social workers Children, family and school social workers support children and families through difficult periods, helping keep children safe and settled. View
Other administrative occupations n.e.c. Church administrators You keep a church running day to day, handling admin so the building and its community work smoothly. View
Financial accounts managers Claims managers A claims manager decides how insurance or compensation claims are handled and settled. View
Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c. Cleaning and hygiene services managers and proprietors This job means managing cleaning and hygiene services, from schedules and standards to how a space feels to the people who use it. View
Engineering professionals n.e.c. Clinical Engineers Clinical engineers keep hospital equipment safe and working when it matters most. View
Business and financial project management professionals Clinical trials coordinators A clinical trials coordinator manages the day-to-day running of clinical trials, keeping them on track and in line with ethical and scientific standards. View
Marketing, sales and advertising directors Commercial directors A commercial director sets the sales and growth strategy for a business, turning market trends into a plan for revenue. View
Marketing and commercial managers Commercial managers You decide which deals are worth pursuing, shaping the financial future of the projects you back. View
Solicitors and lawyers Commercial solicitors and lawyers A commercial solicitor drafts and negotiates contracts that shape business relationships. View
Financial managers and directors Company secretaries and finance managers and directors You don't just balance the books; you steer the financial future of the organisation. View
Human resource managers and directors Compensation and benefits manager A compensation and benefits manager designs the pay and benefits structures that attract and keep staff. View
Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Complaints and customer service directors You handle complaints and lead customer service at senior level. View
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Compliance and regulatory professionals Compliance and regulatory professionals check that a company's work follows the law and ethical standards. View
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Computer analysts and scientists You solve problems by designing computer systems that meet business needs. View
Programmers and software development professionals Computer games designers A computer games designer creates the concept, rules and structure behind a video game. View
Programmers and software development professionals Computer programmers A computer programmer writes and tests the code that makes software work. View
Construction project managers and related professionals Construction project and contract managers You plan and oversee construction projects, coordinating trades, timelines and budgets from start to finish. View
Records clerks and assistants Contract administrators (excludes sales and purchasing) Contract administrators keep contracts organised, up to date and easy to track, so obligations stay clear and enforceable. View
Records clerks and assistants Conveyancing assistants A conveyancing assistant supports property transactions, handling documents, deadlines and client communication. View
Records clerks and assistants Court officers A court officer keeps courtroom proceedings running in order, from paperwork to the smooth handling of each case. View
Advertising accounts managers and creative directors Creative directors A creative director turns ideas into a visual and narrative direction for a brand. View
Finance and investment analysts and advisers Credit analysts A credit analyst assesses financial risk to decide who qualifies for credit and on what terms. View
Financial accounts managers Credit managers A credit manager decides who gets credit and on what terms, balancing financial risk against business opportunity. View
Sports coaches, instructors and officials Cricket coaches A cricket coach teaches playing skills, discipline and teamwork, on and off the pitch. View
Social workers Criminal justice social workers A criminal justice social worker supports people involved in the criminal justice system, working with them to reduce reoffending while keeping public safety in mind. View
Solicitors and lawyers Criminal solicitors and lawyers A criminal solicitor or lawyer defends or prosecutes people accused of crimes, building cases and arguing them in court. View
Teaching professionals n.e.c. Dance and drama school principals and owners A dance and drama school principal or owner leads a performing arts school, setting its artistic direction and running its day to day operations. View
Data analysts Data analysts A data analyst finds patterns in data and turns them into insights that shape decisions. View
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Data architects A data architect designs the framework that stores, connects and protects an organisation's data, making it accessible and reliable for business decisions. View
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Data engineers Data engineers build and run the systems that turn raw data into something useful. View
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. Day care officers Day care officers support adults or children in a day care setting, helping with daily activities and wellbeing. View
Specialist medical practitioners and consultants Dermatologists A dermatologist diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails. View
Information technology professionals n.e.c. DevOps engineers A DevOps engineer keeps development and operations working together, so code releases run smoothly and reliably. View
Other health professionals n.e.c. Dietitians A dietitian turns nutritional science into practical advice that helps people manage their health through food. View
Chief executives and senior officials Diplomats and foreign office officials A diplomat represents the UK abroad and works on international relations and foreign policy. View
Records clerks and assistants Document controllers A document controller manages and organises files, making sure every document is in its place and easy to find when needed. View
Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c. Educational establishment managers and proprietors You manage a school, college or other educational establishment, overseeing staff, students and the running of the institution. View
Public services associate professionals Electoral services officers An electoral services officer organises elections and keeps the electoral register up to date. View
Human resource managers and directors Employee relations managers An employee relations manager handles workplace disputes and helps shape a fair working culture. View
Engineering professionals n.e.c. Energy engineers Energy engineers design and improve systems that make energy use more efficient and sustainable. View
Records clerks and assistants Enumerators An enumerator collects data by visiting households or sites and recording accurate, complete information for official surveys or censuses. View
Human resources and industrial relations officers Equality and diversity officers Equality and diversity officers work to make workplaces fair and inclusive, developing policies and challenging barriers to change how organisations work. View
Human resource managers and directors Equality, diversity and inclusion managers An equality, diversity and inclusion manager develops and puts into action policies that promote fairness and inclusion at work. View
Functional managers and directors n.e.c. Events directors An events director plans and oversees events, shaping how they run and how audiences experience them. View
Records clerks and assistants Examinations officers An examinations officer organises exams and makes sure they run fairly and to the rules. View
Other administrative occupations n.e.c. Facilities coordinators A facilities coordinator keeps a building and its services running, sorting problems before they disrupt anyone's work. View
Property, housing and estate managers Facilities managers A facilities manager keeps buildings safe, functional and running smoothly for the people who use them. View
Solicitors and lawyers Family solicitors and lawyers A family solicitor advises clients on legal matters such as divorce, child custody and separation, guiding them through some of their most difficult times. View
Personal assistants and other secretaries Farm secretaries A farm secretary handles the paperwork and admin that keep a farm running, from payroll to compliance records. View
Chartered and certified accountants Financial accountants (qualified) A qualified financial accountant prepares and interprets financial data to support business decisions and keep an organisation on solid financial ground. View
Financial accounts managers Financial accounts relationship managers You manage client accounts and build relationships to help meet their financial goals with precision and care. View
Finance and investment analysts and advisers Financial advisers, planners and consultants Financial advisers, planners and consultants help people and businesses plan their finances and make informed money decisions. View