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Education

Secondary education teachersSecondary school teachers help to prepare young people for afullling life after school by providing instruction in one or moresubjects in a secondary school.

Teaching assistantsTeaching assistants help teachers with their day-to-day classroomwork and with administrative tasks.

Primary and nursery education teachersPrimary and nursery school teachers give young children the beststart in life, developing and preparing them for secondary school.

Senior education professionalsIncluding senior roles such as head teachers, college principals andsenior academic administrator roles, people working in this groupmanage the eective running of a school, university or college.

Health & Care

DoctorsFrom GPs to surgeons, doctors diagnose and treat illnessesand disease in patients, providing advice and reassurance.

Agriculture

FarmersFarmers play a crucial role in our future; from environmentalconcerns to the origins of the food on our plates they are involvedin everything from cultivation of crops and livestock to landmanagement and ecological concerns.

Business & Finance

Sales accounts and businessdevelopment managersPeople working in this eld engage with customers to understandtheir needs and also coach and lead a team of sales people to work

towards agreed sales targets.

Business and nancial project managersProject managers work across all areas of business and thepublic sector to plan and organise resources and people to makesure projects nish on time, stay within budget and meet therequirements of the organisation.

Finance and investment analysts and advisersFrom mortgage advisers to investment analysts, people workingin this group help individuals and businesses to choose the rightinvestment for their needs based on research and analysis.

Chartered and certied accountantsAccountants provide accountancy services for clients as part ofprivate practice or within a business. They handle tax and accounts,carry out audits and advise on nancial matters.

Management consultants and business analystsManagement consultants and business analysts use their businessskills to help organisations solve problems, improve eciency andmanage change.

Construction

Carpenters and joinersCarpenters and joiners make and install wooden xtures andttings as part of construction projects, working in a variety ofroles including shop tter and kitchen tter.

ArchitectsArchitects design new buildings and work on the restoration andconservation of existing buildings. They manage the constructionprocess, control budgets and deal with planning issues.

Construction project managersConstruction project managers oversee construction and civilengineering projects and building contracts to make sure theyare completed safely, on time and within budget.

Plumbers and heating and ventilating engineersThese jobs involve tting, servicing and repairing water pipesand heating systems in homes and businesses.

Chartered surveyorsChartered surveyors carry out vital observations related to the

measurement, management, valuation and development ofland, buildings and other property, searching for any dangersor structural issues which may impact on almost all aspectsof construction work.

40 top jobs of the future(Groups listed in alphabetical order)

Using the most up-to-date occupational research, this guidehas been produced to showcase 40 top jobs in 10 keyoccupations that our analysis of the UK job market suggestswill be crucial over the next decade.

The aim is to inspire young people about the wide range ofjobs that are out there, inspiration which they can use whenmapping a career pathway.

From the 40 jobs l isted, we have picked 12 examples of someof the most exciting and rewarding jobs that we believe willpresent young people with a good mix of opportunity, reward,and long-term potential all key aspects people should beconsidering when making their career decisions. We highlightwhat each of these dozen occupations entails, from the skillsand attitude required to longer-term growth predictions and,crucially, how people can start to engage with this sector, andmake it a career they can aspire to.



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Information Technology

Programmers and software developersFrom designing the software that keeps huge retailers andmanufacturers moving, to building the latest hit games andapps, programmers and software developers create solutionsin almost every sector imaginable.

IT specialist managersFrom data centre managers to IT support managers, peopleworking in this job manage the delivery of specialist IT serviceswithin an organisation.

IT business analysts, architects and systems designersPeople working in this role are employed by companies to design ITsystems and processes or analyse existing ones and to recommendimprovements.

IT project and programme managersIT project managers oversee the implementation of major ITprojects, such as the installation of computer systems, to meetthe needs of a wide range of organisations.

Web designers and developersPeople working in this group use their creativity and technicalskills to design, build and maintain websites.

Manufacturing, Installation,Maintenance

Electricians and electrical ttersElectricians t and repair electrical circuits and wiring and maintainelectrical machinery in peoples homes or in businesses.

Metal working production and maintenance ttersThis role includes engineering maintenance tters and involvesinstalling, servicing and repairing engineering machinery andequipment, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

Pipe ttersPipe tters install pipe systems and maintain and repair pipeson sites such as petrochemical plants, oil reneries and otherprocessing plants, often working in harsh conditions and atconsiderable heights.

Transport & Logistics

Aircraft pilotsPilots y passengers and cargo to destinations around the world.

Large goods vehicle driversLarge goods vehicle (LGV) drivers, also known as HGV drivers,deliver goods across the UK and overseas. They move everythingfrom foodstus to fuel.

Ship ocersShips ocers work in a variety of settings from cruise ships to oiltankers, handling the navigation, communications, crew, cargo and

overall running of the ship.

Train and tram driversWorkers in this role drive trains to transport passengers and goodson surface and underground railways, and transport passengersin trams.

Science, Engineering & Technology Mechanical engineers

Mechanical engineers undertake research and design, direct themanufacture and manage the operation and maintenance ofmechanical systems, such as engines, vehicles and machinery.

Research and development managersResearch and development managers are responsible for theprocess by which new products and services are developed orexisting ones improved. This can involve managing market researchand design work.

Physical scientistsIncluding a range of scientic roles from physicist to geologist,people in this job study the world around us. Their ndings actas the scientic basis for practical developments in areas as diverseas oil and gas, and space and satellites.

Design and development engineersDesign and development engineers take initial product ideas(across a wide range of areas, including for engines, instruments,vehicles, electronic equipment etc) and develop them into designsand prototypes.

Biological scientists and biochemistsFrom biologists to horticulturists, people working in this job studyliving things such as plants and animals and the world they live in.Their work is used widely in sectors such as medicine, agricultureand environmental management.

Protective Services

Police ocersPolice ocers are on the frontline of justice, working in partnershipwith the community to make life safer for your friends andneighbours, and to make your area a better place to live.

NursesEvery day, Britains nurses save lives; theyre at the coalface of A&Eand are the people patients see most while recuperating, providingvital care and assistance to those in need.

Nursing auxiliaries and assistantsOften known as health care assistants, people working in this areaassist doctors and nurses in the day-to-day care of patients, either

in hospitals or the wider community.

Care workers and home carersCare workers are the frontline sta in all care settings. They workwith all types of people who need care and support to ensure theindividuals overall comfort and wellbeing and to help them to liveas independently as possible.

DentistsWhile their work may set some peoples teeth on edge, rather thanstraight and pearly white, dentists play an important role in our day-to-day health, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of a rangeof problems that aect the mouth and teeth.

Aircraft maintenance and related tradesWith job titles such as aircraft mechanic and aircraft tter, peopleworking in this role t, service, repair and overhaul aircraft enginesand assemblies.

Telecommunications engineersTelecommunications engineers install, test and repair communicationssystems, such as xed-line and mobile telephony networks, copper

wire and bre-optic cabling and digital satellite systems.

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Introduction

Choosing a career is probably one of the most importantdecisions most people will ever make. For many, it usedto be a straightforward decision people either had theirdream job in mind to start with, or searched for the jobsthat their level of education could get them at the time.

Today, learning opportunities are better, but the concept of ajob for life no longer exists. So, its no surprise choosing a careerpath can feel daunting. The next generation is predicted to havemore complex career paths, making it harder still to know whatskills they will need to acquire. Technology is also changing theface of work at an increasingly rapid rate jobs that may existnow could be completely re-shaped in just a few years, addingincreased complexity to an already taxing problem.

Of course, choosing a career is partly about knowing whatyoure good at, and nding roles that match your talents. Butwe believe its also useful to have information about wherethe future opportunities lie to see what roles are actuallyout there, and what their prospects are looking into the future.This guide has been developed to help steer these complexdecisions, and act as a starting point for further explorationinto the kinds of jobs which are available, and the potentialopportunities they can oer.

Getting in

You will notice that many of the jobs featured are not entry-

level jobs for young people. They require a longer-term

commitment to a career path. But the range of routes to

help people on their journey has never been wider. Young

people can take an academic or technical and vocational

qualication through sixth form or college and perhaps on

to university, or a higher technical course. But there are also

many opportunities for a generation of people taking the

rst steps in their career to earn while they learn through an

apprenticeship. The new Higher Apprenticeship route allows

students to study while they work, all the way to a degree.

Why is this report important?

The world of work in the UK is changing at a faster and fasterrate. Based on current trends it will be very dierent in 2030compared with what it looks like now.

While we cant predict the future, it seems increasingly likelythat technology will pervade all aspects of the workplace.Arriving to work on your hoverboard may remain sciencection, but many workplaces are likely to become virtualwith workers using technology to interact seamlessly fromany location.

One major implication of this is that individuals will need tohave far more autonomy and exibility in their working life.Being capable of managing projects and workloads is likelyto become an essential skill for most workers.

Alongside this we can see a clear trend towards individualsneeding to take greater responsibility for acquiring andupdating their skills. This will be essential if people are toprogress in their work and meet their career aspirations.

Thats why building a solid foundation at an early stage iscritical, and why its vital that young people have the bestunderstanding possible of the job market so that they canchoose the right career pathway for them.

Whos it for?

This report is aimed at individuals who are supportingyoung people as they make choices about their futurecareer journey. We also hope young people will read

this report themselves and be excited and inspiredby the range of careers available to them.

Keep reading:

If you want to inspire young people about the exciting anddiverse range of career opportunities that are out there.

If you support young people:

In year 9 who are starting to think about their careeroptions

In year 10/11 who are thinking about sixth form,apprenticeships or college courses

In year 12/13 who are thinking about university, higherapprenticeships or a job.



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How did we create the listof 40 top jobs?

Career choice is a personal thing. One persons dream jobmay well seem a nightmare to others. However, its usefulto know how jobs compare on things that matter.

To create our list we analysed the UK jobs market toidentify top jobs based on future job opportunities, pay andbusiness need, and from this list, then selected the top jobsin each of 10 key occupations.

The indicators we used were:

Pay: How much do people earn on average in the job?

Job opportunities: How much is the job expected to growin terms of the number of people employed, and which

jobs have the greatest recruitment demand?

Business need: Which jobs do employers say are dicultto ll because of lack of candidates with the right skills andexperience?

We brought all of this information together to give an overallscore for each job.

What we know, and whatwe dont know!

Some of the information we have used is about wherewe think demand for jobs will be in the future the level

of employment in a particular occupation, and how it ispredicted to grow. Clearly, we dont pretend to be able topredict the future, but we can get an idea of longer-term

job prospects based on past trends. We think this is a goodbasis for thinking about the future.

Just as important as the prospects of dierent sectors is theimportant day-to-day happiness and job satisfaction thatworking in a particular career brings to people. This includesthe sense of reward people get from helping others as partof their job, and the sense of personal satisfaction peoplefeel. This is very dicult to measure and so we havent built itinto our analysis, but we do discuss these factors in our jobproles and there are lots of resources available that can be

used to explore these aspects of work, and how big a partthey play in each of our chosen jobs.

For more information about the method used to identify thetop jobs please visit (www.gov.uk/government/publications/careers-of-the-future).

What about new jobs?

In identifying our list we have focused on the prospects for

todays jobs in occupations for which we have statistical

data. But just as we can identify job titles today that didnt

exist 10 years ago (such as oshore wind farm engineer or

social media manager), we fully expect that new jobs may

emerge over coming years as a result of new technology,

changing consumer requirements and other trends. In our

Future of Work study (www.gov.uk/government/publications/

jobs-and-skills-in-2030) we have more closely examined how

the world of work of 2030 might be shaped by the trends

we can observe now. We have also developed a Your Future

Job quiz to help people identify the job of 2030 that may suit

them. Try it for yourself at yourfuturejob.ukces.org.uk.

What we can all see is that there is an evolution of

existing jobs taking place new tasks, new knowledgeand skills requirements, and changing work patterns. It is

arguably these factors that are the most important issue

to be aware of. For instance, just as the electrical era has

progressed to automation, and now into digitalisation

of systems, the role of the engineer has moved from

mechanical to encompass electronic, and digital aspects.

This means the engineers already in employment today

must continually re-skill themselves in order to keep pace

with technological opportunities.

Thats why, in each of our job proles, we have sought to

highlight where the hot next areas lie, to prompt further

research using the careers links provided.

This report is intended to spark discussion about what

these choices are, how obtainable they are, what dierent

careers can oer and how we should be looking at what

makes a good career. Links to information and resources

that enable you to explore the whole careers landscape are

also available within this document, should you want to learn

more about them.

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Care Workers

Would you like to learn more about this job? Use the following links to nd advice and guidance, and explore further:

Skills for Care Think Care Careers http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Care-careers/Think-Care-Careers/Home-Page.aspx

National Careers Service http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

With an increasing demand for workers, plentyof opportunities for progression and a job inwhich 96% said they feel their work makes adierence, frontline care has huge amountsto oer.

Life expectancy might be rising, but slower improvement inin-health ageing means the UKs elderly will need care formuch longer periods of their life.

By 2037 the number of people aged 75+ is predicted almost todouble from 5.2 million today, to 9.5 million. This means morethan 1 in 10 (13%) people in the UK will be aged over 75.

These pressures are creating a boom in demand for peoplein caring roles. The wider care industry already employsaround 1.7 million people, but jobs in frontline care are set tosee tremendous growth, and become a sector of increasingsignicance in the li ves of many.

No two days are the same as a care worker, but duties caninclude assisting with eating, mobility, washing, dressing andhelping service users to live as independently as possible.

Though an occupation with clear challenges, work in careis highly rewarding. Caring is about wanting to get to knowclients, being responsive to their needs and, for many,becoming like a trusted family member (especially for thosewho work as a personal assistant providing support to a singleperson). These are all skills that cant necessarily be studiedfor, so while there is a structured entry route (qualicationsinclude Level 2 Diplomas in Health and Social Care, and Level1 Preparing to Work in Social Care courses), a common wayinto careers in care is through volunteering.

Simply wanting to be with people, and having the right values,is probably the most important requirement employers wantto see from new starters. Once they re in work, adult careworkers will typically be given 12 weeks training on the job(based on minimum national standards for working in care).Apprenticeships are also available.

A genuine desire to make a dierence is crucial to a career incare, as jobs are often emotionally, rather than nancially,

rewarding. Pay is not high, but care careers oer security andopportunities to work exibly; in fact the majority of workersin this sector work part time. And those that live in-house canbenet from substantially lower living costs.

While there are no specic minimum entry qualications, thisis a career with many development and training opportunities.Diplomas in Health and Social Care (at Levels 2 and 3) can takepeople to senior care worker level, and caring can be studiedup to Level 5.

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Employment change:

+196,000(20122022)

Starting salary:

12k

Average hours:

40(UK average: 39)

* Salary figure incorporates a larger than average proport ionof part-time workers.

Weekly gross pay:

244(UK average: 417)

Whats hot in this sector: The ageing population which ismaking care the next big growth area

Telecare use of new technologies to

provide remote monitoring and support

to people in their own homes

Special knowledge and skills associated with

age-related ill-health and disabilities, such

as dealing with dementia, visual and/or

auditory impairment

Average salary:

12k*(UK average: 22k p.a.)

People in this job:

729,000Job openings:

530,000(20122022)

Before joining the social care sector,I spent a number of years working inthe motor and retail industries afterleaving school. Id started my careerin the motor trade and became avehicle technician, qualifying toNVQ Level 3. Then I moved into theretail sector for three and a half

years, gaining experience of variouscommercial environments. At thispoint in my career, I didnt feel any

job satisfaction and had alreadyconsidered the social care industryas a potential career change.

Although I had no professional experienceof social care, I had personal experience ofcaring for and supporting family and friendswith dyspraxia, autism and ME, so I felt Id suitthe care environment. Id always wanted toget into care as I enjoy helping people andfeel the benet from supporting others. I dontfeel that I really achieved this in the job roles

during my earlier career, so took the plunge tond out more about a career in social care. Iresearched potential openings into the sectorand found my current personal assistant rolevia a social care agency.

Twelve months into my role as personalassistant, I feel as if I denitely made the rightmove and Im eager to succeed in social care,whilst making a positive dierence to others.At the moment my job involves person-centredcare, essentially providing one-to-one supportto a lady in Middlesbrough. Those beingcared for often feel vulnerable in their own,and external, surroundings. Things may have

changed for them over the years to a pointwhere one-to-one support proves tobe invaluable.

My role varies from day to day depending onmy clients needs and feelings. I support withdaily chores such as shopping, going out for

the day or just sitting with a client and workingthrough puzzles. I really enjoy what I do. Youoften need to think on your feet as you canencounter many challenges, but you just adaptaccording to the needs of your client. I get areal sense of achievement through helpingsomebody to have a better quality of life.

During the last 12 months Ive done a numberof courses, including completing Skills forCares Common Induction Standards as wellas rst aid, manual handling and food hygienetraining. I havent made any immediate plansfor my future career, but Im considering aqualication in social care as the next step togain as much experience and knowledge ofsocial care as possible.

What Im doing at the moment is a goodfoundation and really rewarding, so Id like tocontinue to learn and evolve in social care. Idrecommend working in the sector as theresa lot you can get out of it, plus there are somany dierent avenues you can go down. Its

simple for me. Im in this role to help improvesomeones life, by focusing on their values. Itsa really nice feeling knowing that what I havedone in my day has made someone else feelgood about themselves.

John CookPersonal care assistant for a private client



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Construction Project Managers


CITB http://www.citb.co.uk/careers-in-construction/discover-it/careers-progression-tool/a-z-careers/project-manager/?overlay=true

Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Management http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/types-of-apprenticeships/construction-planning-and-the-built-environment/construction-management.aspx

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) ProjectManagement Academy http://www.ciob.org/ciob-project-management-academy


A construction project manager is the linchpinof a major construction project. One of themost senior workers on the team, they knowthe nest details of their project. Nothingescapes their eye for detail and desire to get

work done on time, on budget and to thehighest quality and safety standards.

Nothing gets past construction project managers. They developcomplex plans for major construction projects, setting outtimescales, costs and resources. They then take responsibility forthe execution of the plan, setting up and managing a project team,negotiating with suppliers for materials and services and resolvingproblems as they occur. Project managers are also the point ofcontact for clients, reporting directly on progress to them on aregular basis.

In some cases project managers are responsible for day-to-daymanagement of a building site, including critical factors such as

health and safety.

There are a range of routes into project management. Working asa construction project manager will normally need a foundationdegree, HNC/HND or degree in a relevant subject, such asconstruction engineering and construction management.However, qualied and experienced project managers from otherindustries can also use this to move into the construction sector.Students may also be able to get into this career with several yearsemployment experience, for example from working as anestimator, building technician or surveyor.

For those interested in a work-based route it is possible to pursuea Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Management. Follow thelinks below for further details including entry requirements.

Not surprisingly, this is a career that suits those who excel inboth rigorous organisational elements and multi-tasking, as well as

those who are people people. The construction project managerwill need to liaise with subcontractors, employees, agencies,architects and clients on a regular basis. There is also an importantcommercial dimension, with a responsibility for preparing costestimates for bids, managing nancial expenditure and controllingcontractor payments.

Much of the work is oce-based but there is also a need to attendmeetings and visit contractors and suppliers, as well as a need tovisit construction sites on a regular basis.

Its a full-time role, and as deadlines approach hours may ramp up,but generally this career ts around a regular working week.

Although it is a very fullling career, its one that requires patience

to begin with project managers must accept that they need tobuild up their skills on smaller projects rst, before graduatingto larger ones. There are good avenues for progression. Seniorproject managers take on larger projects and may manageseveral simultaneously, often overseeing a team of junior projectmanagers. With experience, you could progress into generalconstruction management or consultancy, or become acompany director.

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Weekly gross pay:


Employment change:

+13,000(20122022)

Average salary:

35k(UK average: 22k p.a.)

Job openings:

41,000(20122022)

Whats hot in this sector: New construction methods, such as

o-site manufacture, will present new

project management challenges

Building Information Modelling and Management

(BIMM): a collaborative approach whereby the

whole design and construction process can be

shared using a single electronic model of the

development

Environmental issues creating new construction

methods and standards for modern buildings

Average hours:

40(UK average: 39)Starting salary:

27k

People in this job:

64,000

My name is Michael Gallacher; Ima project manager working for aconstruction company called DavisLangdon, based in Glasgow. Itinvolves a lot of dierent things predominantly we work with a lot ofconstruction consultants and designteams when a building needs to bedeveloped and constructed.

When I was at school I had no real idea of whatI wanted to do when I left. As a result I lookedat my grades; I didnt have the grades to bea doctor, and I didnt want to be one! I didntwant to be an accountant so chose to do a lawdegree. I genuinely thought it would be a gooddegree and hopefully something that would beuseful for moving into other things.

When I was at the university I was reallyinterested in the business aspect of law, buteven now when I think about the fact that I dealwith solicitors quite regularly Im quite glad thatIm not one! When I was at university I workedwith a lot of property developers and got ataste for the industry; while I was doing that Istarted to think that Id quite like to do that as acareer and thats what got me thinking about it.

After my degree I joined a company and initially

it was intended that Id have a day releaseto do a degree at a local university and get aquantity surveying degree, so it would be apart-time degree and take slightly longer. Inthe end though I ended up doing a distancelearning degree; it was a lot quicker and I wasable to get a lot more experience on the job,which in the end put me in much better steadfor my chartership.

It was far more dicult doing my degree whileI was on my job than it ever was at university.Youre doing your day job and working hardbecause you want to do well, but then onceyoure nished you have to start all over again.

You have to be able to set things aside andconcentrate on your studies to get things done.

Initially the only reason I chose quantitysurveying was because I wanted to be a projectmanager. At the time the only people that Iknew that were project managers happenedto have been quantity surveyors, so I thought

that meant the best project managers werequantity surveyors. Now that Im actuallydoing it I know thats not the case at all itspeople from building surveying backgrounds,engineers, people that have maybe beenworking on sites and worked their way up; it

just depends on the individual to be honest.

When youre at school you think you have toget certain qualications to get to university,and thats the be all and end all. Once you

get to university though, no one cares whatyou did at school, its what you get in yourdegree that matters. But the only reasonyoure getting a degree is so you can get a

job, and once youve got a job all people wantto know is whether youve got a professionalqualication, and once youve got that its allabout your experience. So everythings just astepping stone really. Now its a case of people

just wanting to know if youre good at yourjob people dont want to know about whatqualications youve got, they just want to knowif you can deliver!

Michael GallacherProject manager for construction consultants, Davis Langdon



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Weekly gross pay:


Employment change:

-23,000(20122022)

Average salary:


Job openings:

70,000(20122022)

Whats hot inthis sector: Expansion of intelligent energy

systems that track usage

App-based heating systems for the

home that can be controlled remotely

Installation of renewable energy

technologies such as solar and wind

Average hours:

43(UK average: 39)

Starting salary:

1720k

People in this job:

297,000

David GreavesDeputy electrician at Leeds Grand Theatre

My name is David Greaves; Im adeputy electrician at Leeds GrandTheatre. I basically do lighting, sound,anything that has a plug on it. Im aqualied high access technician, which

means that I can climb ropes andabseil. I do rock climbing and indoorclimbing as well so I love it!

My dad was an actor in an amateur dramasociety and they needed some help on stage

with one of the shows. I went along and helpedout and when my dad decided to stop I didnt!

When I got to college it was brilliant. It justfelt so good to be studying what I was into. Ilearned so much at college my lecturer was inthe circus so we also learnt circus skills it wasabsolutely brilliant!

I could go on furtherand move into designingand go on tour, or to theWest End and London.There are loads ofother things I can do,lots of places to go and

opportunities to pursue.While I was at college I worked at a small scaletheatre in Barnsley. I lit a lot of the shows forthem and we did a show called Up and Underand took it to a festival I won an award for

best technical support, so it all came togetherperfectly and thats when I really knew this waswhat I want to do. I just love theatre, I love themagic of it I still go and watch shows andthink: Thats really cool, how do you do that?

In my job youre always working to a deadlineof that opening night, and youre always on apush to get there. Youre always on your feetand doing something and thats what I like.Im an active person and I love putting up theset, rigging the lights and getting up and downropes thats just me!

Im a hands-on person I like to be down onthe stage rigging the lighting and the sound. Icould move up to be a chief electrician or stagemanager but for me I wouldnt enjoy doing theoce aspect of it. I love being on the stage,playing an active role in the production andseeing it all come together.

I could go on further and move into designingand go on tour, or to the West End andLondon. There are loads of other things Ican do, lots of places to go and opportunitiesto pursue.



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Farmers


Lantra http://lantra.co.uk/careers/discover-a-career

Bright Crop http://www.brightcrop.org.uk/

Land Based Colleges http://www.landex.org.uk/

National Farmers Union http://www.nfuonline.com/home/Institute of Agricultural Management http://www.iagrm.org.uk


They plough the elds and harvest our crops,but theres much more to farmers than rstmeets the eye. Farmers play a crucial role in ourfuture from environmental concerns to theorigins of the food on our plates. Rapid adoption

of technology and increasingly complex businessmodels place farming at the forefront ofour economy.

British farmers are our lifeblood. Their toil creates 62% of allthe food we consume, and the industry contributes more tothe economy than the automotive and aerospace sectors puttogether. And its not all spent driving tractors either. Farmingand land management is amongst the most progressive inthe country when it comes to embracing new technology everything from using robotic livestock feeders (which saveson 5am starts, and ensures consistent food rations) to usingdrones to check on crops and GPS steering for machinery to

prevent overlapping, saving on seed, fuel and fertiliser.For a sector that oers outdoor living and freedom from thenormal oce grind, opportunities in the sector are good. Withhalf of the farming community aged over 45, and a fth over60, there is great need for new blood to enter the sector andgain the skills to one day run farms of their own. Opportunitiescan also take many forms and specialisms farming is far frombeing limited to elds and cattle; careers may specialise in shfarming, hydroponics, horticulture and more.

But a life in farming is not all fresh air and a relaxed paceof life. As well as requiring long working hours at obviousseasonal peaks, general farming is still labour intensive.The work has also evolved to become more akin to running abusiness including budget keeping, paying wages, workingwith EU bodies that make quota payments to farmers, and inmany cases diversifying to make ends meet running B&Bsor farm shops to bring in additional income. This means thatthose interested in farming need to be aware of the longhours involved, and the old-fashioned hard graft that arestill necessary components.

Although many farming roles may be hereditary, lots ofopportunities exist to enter at farm worker level, with manyworking their way up from the bottom. Work experience goesa long way at this level while apprenticeships are a valid entryroute too. To enter at a higher level, such as farm manager,HNDs and degrees in land management, farm businessmanagement and crop and livestock production becomemuch more important.

It should be noted that farming is not a uniform sector.While many jobs span traditional farming tasks (operatingmachinery, working with animals, maintaining buildings,sowing and harvesting), its likely that farming will becomemore technologically focused in the future. Key issues suchas GM crops, water management, environmental protectionand further EU regulation/legislation will remain prominent.

However, like the process of growing itself, with the rightcultivation, those who invest in farming can see large returnsfrom smaller beginnings. While it may not pay the most tostart with, farming is a sector that certainly rewards thedetermined and people can see their career ourish.

A farm manager with 10 years experience could earn50,000 a year whilst many in the industry aspire tostart their own business. Not bad for keeping ones feetrmly on (muddy) ground.

http://lantra.co.uk/careers/discover-a-careerhttp://www.brightcrop.org.uk/http://www.landex.org.uk/http://www.nfuonline.com/home/http://www.iagrm.org.uk/http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/http://www.iagrm.org.uk/http://www.nfuonline.com/home/http://www.landex.org.uk/http://www.brightcrop.org.uk/http://lantra.co.uk/careers/discover-a-career


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Weekly gross pay:


Employment change:

-16,000(20122022)

Average salary:


Job openings:

66,000(20122022)

Whats hot in this sector: Technological innovation

Environmental stewardship

GM crops

EU regulation

Average hours:

52(UK average: 39)

Starting salary:

13k(Salary for farm worker)

People in this job:

162,000

My names Neil Lincoln; Im a shfarmer at the Environment AgencysCalverton Fish Farm. Basically weproduce and rear coarse sh for the

Environment Agency for re-stockingaround the country we do chub,barbel, tench, roach, bream, mainlythe things that anglers like to catch.

Ive been working here for over 13 years; Icame here from a work placement at college.

Ive always been an angler and it was justsomething dierent outdoor work has alwaysbeen what Ive wanted to do.

I think this is my dreamjob this is as good as itgets! Hopefully Ill still behere when I retire its

just as good today as itwas when I frst camehere, I love it.

I did enjoy school; I didnt think I was verygood at school but I knew that I wanted to dosomething in farming and working outside. Iloved shing; I was always out shing as soon

as Id nished school so working with sh wasthe ideal job.

I nished my GCSEs and I just wanted to go outthere, I didnt really want to go to college in thebeginning. I spoke to a careers adviser at theschool and they were telling me about farming.

I didnt know about sh farming until I got intouch with some colleges and then I learnedabout the kinds of work you could do andthought Id have a go!

I worked on a Youth Training Scheme at a localshery and then went to college and did a FirstDiploma in Fisheries Studies that includedgoing on two work placements. One was upin Scotland at a salmon farm and the otherwas here, and then they took me on. I haventlooked back. I could have done more studyingbut I think I made the right move Ive learneda huge amount here from the people I workwith and its a really close team.

Ill still be here in ve years time, Im sure, andwell be doing a few more species at the farmand a few more projects. Id like to progressand move up to the sh farm manager role,overseeing the farm but it becomes moreoce based. I think this is my dream job thisis as good as it gets! Hopefully Ill still be herewhen I retire its just as good today as it waswhen I rst came here, I love it.

Neil LincolnFish farmer for the Environment Agency



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IT Business Analysts


e-skills Big Ambition http://www.bigambition.co.uk/digital-careers/

Institute for the Management of Information Systems http://www.bcs.org/category/18022

Institution of Analysts and Programmers http://www.iap.org.uk/main/

e-skills UK (professional development) http://www.e-skills.com/professional-development/Skills Framework for the Information Age http://www.sa-online.org/


In a world in which information technologykeeps almost every aspect of business ticking,its no surprise that IT business and systemanalysts are in strong demand. These arethe people that tackle the most complex and

sticky IT issues companies face if youve gota problem no one can solve, these are thepeople you call.

IT business analysts, architects and systems designers are thecreators of our digital world. They combine extensive IT skills withcreativity and problem solving to not only create the software onwhich most businesses are built, but also iron out the kinks andsolve any other complex IT issues their clients may face. But suchface-to-face work requires more than just technical abilities, andindividuals who can combine technical knowledge, businessawareness as well as more transferable skills such ascommunication and interpersonal skills are the Holy Grail

for recruiters looking to ll IT jobs.These roles are particularly valued in companies because, onthe one hand, they bring together the problem-solving andcommunication skills that are essential to identifying businessneeds, and securing buy-in for the way forward, with, on theother, the technical knowledge needed to propose eectiveIT-based solutions that enhance ways of working.

Workers in this eld develop an understanding of an organisationsbusiness needs by documenting its processes and informationows in a systematic way, to identify ways in which they couldbe improved. The next step is to identify and review optionsfor potential IT solutions before developing designs or plansfor IT systems. Another key requirement is to support theimplementation of systems, working with programmersor software developers and developing user training.

To work in this eld prospective applicants normally need anHNC/HND or degree in a relevant subject such as informationmanagement systems, business information systems, or mathsand operational research. When choosing a course its worthnoting that employers stress the importance of business as wellas technical knowledge. Postgraduate IT conversion courses areavailable for those without an IT degree.

Industry experience is also an essential part of the pathway tothis career, with two or three years experience in a role such asprogramming being normal.

Clearly then, this role calls for a wide range of skills. It suits peoplewho enjoy taking a creative approach to problem solving, aregood at gathering and interpreting information and have strongcommunication and inuencing skills, including listening skills.

It is a role that requires the individual to act as the link betweenbusiness and IT. On the one hand this means having anappreciation of wider business needs and an awareness ofcommercial demands like budgeting. On the other it calls for anup-to-date knowledge of technology and being able to explaintechnical ideas to a non-technical audience.

As with all segments of the fast-moving world of informationtechnology, keeping up with continuous professional development

is key. A range of opportunities are available from industry bodies;check out the links below.

http://www.bigambition.co.uk/digital-careers/http://www.bcs.org/category/18022http://www.iap.org.uk/main/http://www.e-skills.com/professional-development/http://www.sfia-online.org/http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/http://www.sfia-online.org/http://www.e-skills.com/professional-development/http://www.iap.org.uk/main/http://www.bcs.org/category/18022http://www.bigambition.co.uk/digital-careers/


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Next steps:

NHS Careers nursing careers http://nursing.nhscareers.nhs.uk/

NHS Careers course nder http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/courses/

NHS student bursaries http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students/816.aspx

Nursing and Midwifery Council http://www.nmc-uk.org/Royal College of Nursing http://www.rcn.org.uk/nursing/work_in_health_care/

become_a_nurse


There are few professions that are as emotionallyrewarding as nursing. Those who join this highlysought after and much appreciated professioncan access a wealth of opportunities, giving themthe chance to forge fullling careers and to help

society too.

Every day, Britains nurses save lives; theyre at the coalface ofA&E and are the people patients see most while recuperating.Those considering choosing nursing will gain the highestrewards when it comes to job satisfaction.

Nurses play a vital role in addressing the challenges facingthe health and care system, including an ageing population,growth in long-term conditions, lifestyle risk factors in theyoung and greater public expectations of health services.This will mean strong demand for nursing recruits. Estimatessuggest there will be more than 400,000 job openingsin the profession over the next decade.

Most nurses work a 37.5-hour week. While this can includeevenings and weekends, many hospitals oer exible hoursand paid overtime and split shif ts are common for newrecruits. Career breaks are now more common, andaround onethird of nurses now work part time.

Of course, those interested in nursing should preparethemselves for the necessary clinical study. Since 2013 nursinghas been made accessible only by studying for a degree.

However, there are opportunities to work your way up froma healthcare assistant and progress to apply for a place on adegree course. Follow the links below to nd out more aboutthe available courses and their entry requirements.

As a nurse youre a listener, a manager, and a knowledgeable

skilled professional. Dealing with patients and families requiresexcellent people skills, good communication and observationskills, the ability to work as part of a team and a readiness todeal with emotionally-charged situations. You will also needto have the right values and behaviours, including careand compassion.

There are many dierent roles and specialisms available innursing, including adult nurses, childrens nurses, theatrenurses (who work in operating theatres) and practice nurses(who work in GP surgeries).

The role of nurses is also changing rapidly. Jobs are alreadyincorporating much higher levels of responsibility. But forthose who ourish in busy environments nursing can be highlyrewarding, with ward manager, matron or director of nursingroles all achievable for those who wish to progress. There arealso nursing opportunities outside the NHS, including withprivate healthcare providers, the Armed Forces and charitiessuch as Macmillan Cancer Support.

Finally, there is the satisfaction you can gain from beingable to provide support to people who need it most.

Nurses

http://nursing.nhscareers.nhs.uk/http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/courses/http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students/816.aspxhttp://www.nmc-uk.org/http://www.rcn.org.uk/nursing/work_in_health_care/become_a_nursehttp://www.rcn.org.uk/nursing/work_in_health_care/become_a_nursehttp://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/http://www.rcn.org.uk/nursing/work_in_health_care/become_a_nursehttp://www.rcn.org.uk/nursing/work_in_health_care/become_a_nursehttp://www.nmc-uk.org/http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students/816.aspxhttp://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/courses/http://nursing.nhscareers.nhs.uk/


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Job openings:

427,000(20122022)

Starting salary:

21kAverage hours:

38(UK average: 39)

Weekly gross pay:


Average salary:


Employment change:

+157,000(20122022)

People in this job:

628,000

Whats hot in this sector: Sheer variety of work available from adult nursing to district,

practice, theatre, residential care, school, prison and mental

health nurses

New technologies coming to the fore, such as mobile devices

and clinical software

Greater levels of responsibility

NHS student bursaries



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Police recruitment working for the police http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk/

Police.uk directory of UK police forces http://www.police.uk/contact/force-websites/


Police Ocers

Modern policing is a world away from anynostalgic image of the bobby on the beat.Working as a police ocer provides anopportunity to give something back to thecommunity by working on the frontline to reduce

crime and the fear of crime. Its far from an easyjob, but knowing youre making a real dierencecan provide some of the richest rewards around.

Policing is a tough and unpredictable job, but can also oer highlevels of job satisfaction as a consequence. There are situationswhere physical ability and quick reactions could save your lifeand the lives of others, but the essence of the job is aboutengaging with the public. Ultimately its about working inpartnership with the community to make life safer for yourfriends and neighbours and to make your area a better placeto live.

Police ocers receive comprehensive training to enable them

to protect the public from violence, to provide a reassuringpresence in the community and to support victims of crimeand those who have witnessed crimes. They investigate complexcrimes using a mixture of cutting-edge technology as well asmore established, traditional methods.

Good police ocers have honesty and condence. They alsohave social awareness and a responsible attitude. They remaincalm in situations which may often be dangerous or threatening.

The broad range of work covered by a career in policing doespresent a large array of opportunities. While many ocers preferto spend the majority of their careers on patrol, specialist rolesare also available, although there is often strong competition forthem. These include the Criminal Investigation Department (CID),trac police and counter-terrorism.

A career as a police ocer is typically well remunerated. Rates ofpay vary by force, generally starting at an annual rate of around23,000, and rising with each year of experience. Additionalbenets are also competitive, with excellent pension plans,exible working hours and paid overtime.

Applicants from all backgrounds and ethnic groups areencouraged to apply for a career in the police. Police ocerrecruitment is handled by individual police forces, and theirrequirements can vary but in general you will need to beaged 18 or over, meet citizenship requirements as well asbackground and security checks, giving details of anyprevious convictions. Although there is no formal educational

requirement, applicants have to pass written tests and theymust also be physically and mentally able to undertake policeduties. See the links below to nd out more about detailedeligibility requirements.

The Fast Track is an accelerated three-year promotion anddevelopment programme which gives the most talentedgraduates the skills, knowledge and experience to advanceto the rank of inspector within three years.

There are clearly structured progression routes in the police.Once recruited into the police service, you will undergo extensivetraining as a student ocer. Following this probationary periodand with experience in your job role, you can take exams andapply for promotion to the level of sergeant, inspector, chiefinspector or higher.

http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk/http://www.police.uk/contact/force-websites/http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/http://www.police.uk/contact/force-websites/http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk/


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E-skills http://www.bigambition.co.uk/digital-careers/job-roles/software-engineer/

Creative Skillset www.creativeskillset.org

Institution of Analysts and Programmers www.iap.org.ukNational Careers Service http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Software developers lie at the heart of Britishbusiness, from designing the software thatkeeps huge retailers and manufacturersmoving, to building the latest hit games andapps. IT is a huge part of our everyday life,

and those helping to build and maintain itare in demand.

Theres a new language shaping the future world around us.Those who know their Pict from their PIKT, their JAVA fromtheir java, and their sSQL from their MySQL are making thesmart cities of tomorrow a reality. Previously science ction a world where user-worn products interact with theenvironment around it, where driverless cars take you thequick way to work, and internet-connected fridges buy milkautomatically before you run out is now just a click away.

Software development and programming is a world thatdoesnt stand still with a vital role across all industries

from aerospace to retail. Around 1.5 million people arecurrently employed in IT and future demand for newtalent in professional roles such as software developersis expected to be strong.

Theres room in this sector for far more than just those who eat,sleep and breathe IT. There is also a need for problem solvers people who can think and work methodically to create newways of doing things, either by designing new code from scratchor modifying and improving existing programmes. From front-end web and app development, through to computer gamedesign, systems programming, engineering and architecturetesting, the variety of work is huge.

This is a highly skilled occupation and most people working init have completed a degree, foundation degree or BTEC HNC/HND, usually in an IT-related subject or a numerate disciplinesuch as maths or physics. Experience of the IT industry is alsoimportant, together with knowledge of programminglanguages and operating systems.

Knowledge is the key to getting on in this hotly contestedindustry. More than most, IT is a profession that places highdemands on continuous personal development. As one of theUKs fastest developing sectors, its no good sta just keepingup; they have to be one step ahead of the curve to providethe solutions employers require. The sector demands self-starters; people who take proactive responsibility for theirown learning, rather than those who wait for someone todo it for them.

Gone are the days where software developers andprogrammers could sit quietly in the background. Today theprofession values those who can demonstrate exceptional

teamwork; those who have the ability to interact with dierentgroups of people, and those who can deliver good customersatisfaction the so-called soft skills you can t gain froma textbook.

For those who exhibit these traits, future opportunitiesinclude project management, research, planning, and evenconsultancy. This is a line of work where those who havegood reputations can eventually be their own bosses,fullling interim roles or setting up their own business.

Programmers & SoftwareDevelopment Professionals

http://www.bigambition.co.uk/digital-careers/job-roles/software-engineer/http://www.bigambition.co.uk/digital-careers/job-roles/software-engineer/http://www.creativeskillset.org/http://www.iap.org.uk/http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/http://www.iap.org.uk/http://www.creativeskillset.org/http://www.bigambition.co.uk/digital-careers/job-roles/software-engineer/http://www.bigambition.co.uk/digital-careers/job-roles/software-engineer/


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Whats hot inthis sector: Cyber security and strategies

for staying ahead of the game

The Cloud

Articial Intelligence

Information technology management which mixes IT with business skills

Weekly gross pay:


Employment change:

+56,000(20122022)

Average salary:


Job openings:

146,000(20122022)

Average hours:

38(UK average: 39)

Starting salary:

2226k

People in this job:

277,000

Tom ReesGames developer at Funnel, Jagex Games Studio

My name is Tom Rees; Im a gamesdeveloper at Jagex Games Studio.I work for a part of Jagex calledFunnel, which does online browser-based games, so theyre quite small.This means we can have one persondesigning and implementing a game

from start to nish.

Programming has always been my hobby andsomething of an obsession as well. I think it camefrom when I was about 10 years old; I was readingone of the Demon Headmaster books and insideit was just a little piece of basic code. I asked my

Dad what it was and he showed me that you couldtap that into a computer and make it do things.All I did was write games for a good couple ofyears after that.

I did mostly maths during school and that waswhere I excelled. I also did lots of computing. Imust have known from about the age of 14 that

I wanted to do computer science at university,largely because I was already quite good at it andI was hoping that I could do well at universitydoing that.

When I applied to Cambridge, I wasnt sure if I hadany hope at all and when I got in I was thrilled,hugely excited, but by the time I got to CambridgeI was pretty scared. Very quickly there was a hugeamount of work; there was a huge mountain toclimb, in terms of getting to the end of this degree.I think I grew up a lot from it, I think it was the mostbenecial thing Ive ever done. It was years andyears of experience compressed down to a veryconcentrated burst of learning.

I was hired at a recruitment fair. I was wanderingthrough looking at lots of dierent companiesbased in Cambridge. A lot of the companies weredoing really boring stu lots of tech, lots of low-level stu. And then I found Jagex in the cornersaying, Oh, we make games, do you want to comeand work for us? I applied originally to work on

web systems but in my application I talked somuch about all the games Id written during myhobby career they said We think you should jointhe games department.

I was basically told when I arrived at Jagex,Can you please write a puzzle game involvingzombies? and I was given the title Zombie Dawn

and that was it really. I was left for ve monthsto worry about whether or not what I wasmaking would be any good. It ended up beinga strategy game where you control zombies to

take over the world.

I remember one of the most thrilling momentswriting my rst game was when the graphicsartist came up to me and said they hadsome basic graphics, asking what I thoughtof them? And they showed me this beautifulcoming to life of my ideas. Suddenly I was in aprofessionally made game; I wasnt a kid in hisbedroom writing really poor quality games.

Its not Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

working for a games company. Making gamesis still work, but work can be fun. Its hugelyimportant to try and nd something that youare just satised doing, I never get out of beddreading whats going to happen today Imalways excited about whats going to go on.



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Institute of Sales and Marketing Management http://www.ismm.co.uk/education.php

Managing and Marketing Sales Association http://www.mamsasbp.org.uk/


Sales Account Managers &Business Development Managers

They get the company car, the performancerelated pay and a chance to shape the futuredirection of organisations. Its no surprise thatsales and business development appeals toenterprising people and those who can combine

working to testing targets with a cool headunder pressure.

The recession may have delivered a strong blow to business inthe UK, but wi th the economy now on the mend growth is highon the agenda. With business and consumer condence andspending on the up, roles in sales and business developmentpresent a wealth of opportunities, with lucrative rewards onoer to the best performers.

Along with other key business disciplines this occupationalarea is often overlooked as a potential career route. Its worthremembering that the sales/business development functionspans all sectors, from IT to manufacturing, and automotive

to construction; and strong job growth is expected in what isalready one of the biggest occupations in employment terms.

It can also be a good platform for those who place lessemphasis on academic qualications but are naturals when itcomes to relationship building, motivating others and settingand monitoring sales targets. Proven experience in sales,with a good record of achieving targets and strong marketknowledge are all key to progressing to a role at this level.

While often simplied as requiring the gift of the gab, thereality of the skillsets needed for work in sales and businessdevelopment is far more involved. Negotiation skills are a keyingredient, but the job also involves building understandingof customer needs, coaching and mentoring, dealing withrecruitment and training, compiling and analysing salesgures, as well as reporting back to senior managers.

For sales roles in the scientic or hi-tech sectors, higher levelqualications at HND or degree level are often required.Larger employers often take graduates (at 2:1 level or above)for trainee positions.

This is a sector suiting self-starters who thrive on meetingsales goals and enjoy working in competitive environments.For those who decide to opt for this career there may beopportunities to travel, particularly when customers arebased overseas. Rewards also directly reect performance inthe job, with base pay usually supplemented by commission.

Sales is a profession in its own right and it is championedby its own insti tute, the Institute of Sales and MarketingManagement, which oers a range of professionaldevelopment opportunities. The Managing and MarketingSales Association also oers a range of advanced qualicationsat NVQ Level 5 and above.

With experience and a good track record, new starterscould take on larger sales areas or be promoted to regionalor national sales manager positions. People with a salesbackground also often make moves into neighbouringprofessions such as advertising, marketing, moregeneral commercial management or public relations.

http://www.ismm.co.uk/education.phphttp://www.mamsasbp.org.uk/http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/http://www.mamsasbp.org.uk/http://www.ismm.co.uk/education.php


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Employment change:

+74,000(20122022)

Starting salary:

1825k

Weekly gross pay:


Average salary:

38k(UK average: 22k p.a.)Job openings:

241,000(20122022)

People in this job:

436,000

Average hours:

38(UK average: 39)

Part-time work is also common, with

many options for workers to break out

into self-employment and consulting

roles to increase exibility

Whats hot inthis sector: The subject of sales ethics

is of growing importance

typically enshrined in more detailed

corporate social responsibility (CSR)

and sustainability initiatives

Skype and video conferencing

is making developing

virtual relationships

more important



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Department for Education http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching

National College for Teaching and Leadership https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-college-for-teaching-and-leadership

TES How to become a teacher http://www.tes.co.uk/section.aspx?navcode=501National Careers Service http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Secondary school teachers give inquisitiveminds the skills and qualications theyll usefor the rest of their lives. While it remainsa demanding role, the career of teachingis ultimately highly rewarding.

Generations of successful writers, sportspeople, actors,politicians and business leaders have long cited the pivotalrole of a single teacher, or group of teachers, in encouragingthem to take their chosen career path.

Teaching gives an opportunity for those with an enthusiasmfor learning to bring that passion to life exploring a givensubject and inspiring children with creative ideas. Teachingis a varied and exciting job where every day is dierent.

Life as a secondary school teacher involves preparinglessons and teaching materials, marking and assessingschoolwork and managing class behaviour. Among the manyskills required it is essential to have excellent communication

skills and the ability to develop good working relationshipswith a wide range of people, including parents and teachingcolleagues as well as pupils.

Its vital that future secondary school teachers know thefull picture, though. Teaching involves managing disruption,it requires patience and a good sense of humour. Unpaidovertime, to carry out duties such as marking and lessonplanning, comes with the job. Although contracted hoursmay be below the national average, such unpaid dutiesincrease the average working week to 56 hours accordingto a Department for Education survey.

To become a qualied teacher, applicants need to successfullycomplete teacher training. By doing so, they will achievequalied teacher status or QTS. However, there is increasingexibility about how it is achieved including accessingteaching experience sooner.

Training can be based at a school, where those looking topursue a career will be fully immersed in the life of a teacherfrom day one. Universities and colleges oer teacher trainingcourses for both graduates and undergraduates. Universitieswork with groups of schools to oer at least two school

experience placements as part of your training.Follow the links below to nd out more about getting intoteaching and the entry requirements.

The assumption should be that the rst few years will alwaysbe the hardest, as new teachers nd their feet and learn howto teach.

But there are plenty of opportunities to develop your career.As an experienced teacher you might become an AdvancedSkills Teacher (AST ), supporting other teachers as well asteaching your own classes. In most schools you could progressto curriculum leader, head of department, deputy headteacher and head teacher.

Secondary School Teachers

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People in this job:

420,000

Starting salary:

22k

Average hours:

33(paid hours, see textfor more information)(UK average: 39)

Weekly gross pay:


Average salary:


Whats hot in

this sector: Digitisation of learning including using

electronic blackboards and teaching

with iPads

Virtual teaching including broadcasting

lessons to students at home and MOOCs

(Massive Open Online Courses)

Introduction of new languages such as Mandarin

Trainee teachers must pass national skills tests

in numeracy and literacy

Employment change:

+42,000(20122022)

Job openings:

228,000(20122022)



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Association of Train Operating Companies http://www.atoc.org/train-companies/


For many children becoming a train driver istheir rst career aspiration. For those who turntheir childhood dream into reality, the lure ofthe railways still holds a special place and itsa job that shows no signs of going out of fashion

just yet.

Britains longest-serving train driver, Bruce Perkin, retired lastyear after 52 years service, giv ing substance to the belief thatjobs on the tracks can indeed be jobs for life for those whowant them.

Average pay is double the overall average and the train-drivingworking week is a safety-conscious 39 hours (although its stillspread across shifts). And for all the hype around driverlesstrains the reality is more likely that real people will continueto be needed for some time yet.

With safety an utmost priority (including checking trainsbefore journeys, recording incidents, controlling doorsand following signalling), train driving is understandablyhighly rewarded.

To enter the job, specic qualications are not usually requiredbut most employers will expect you to have a good generaleducation, so 5 GCSEs A*C, including maths and English, willbe a major advantage. Age, however, should be noted as beingone factor to consider. The minimum age for a rail networkdriver is 21, and it is 18 on the London Underground.

For school leaver-aged students the 18 months theyll needto qualify will take most up to the minimum driver age. Thetesting period will comprise 200300 hours of driving skillstests, meaning willingness to acquire new skills is vital.Applicants will also need to pass a rigorous medical whichwill test tness levels, eyesight, colour vision and hearing.

Train drivers need the mental toughness to work alone andconcentrate for long periods, as well as the ability to reactquickly and calmly to incidents and unexpected problems. Fortram drivers knowledge of road trac laws, good timekeepingand customer service skills are all essential.

Train driving roles often involve shift working, includingweekends, evenings and nights and the potential for overnightstays on long distance routes.

Despite this, it should be noted that the numbers looking toget into train driving are incredibly high applications typicallynumber in the hundreds per role, so those embarking downthis route need their eyes to be open. The main source ofvacancies is on the websites of train operating companies.Another way into this career is to start work in the rail serviceworking as part of the station sta or maintenance crews.Existing employees could then apply for trainee driver postsas they become available.

To get in, students will need to stand out from the pack.Those with mechanical and electrical skills, or a backgroundin either area, improve their chances of getting a foot throughthe training room door. All train driver applicants shouldexpect to undergo rigorous testing at an assessment centre.Follow the links below for full details of entry routes.

Train & Tram Drivers

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People in this job:

29,000

Train driver starting salary:

1822kTrainee tram driver starting salary:

1419k

Average salary:


Weekly gross pay:


Average hours:

39(UK average: 39)

Whats hot inthis sector: All new train drivers must have a

train driver licence and certicate

to drive on the mainline railway.

Existing drivers will need both by

October 2018

Use of in-cab signalling on trains

and technology changes will

mean more detailed knowledge

of high voltage electrics is

required

Operations management roles

exist for those who want to

progress

Employment change:

Stable(20122022)

Job openings:

12,000(20122022)



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About the data

For each of our job proles we have included an at a glance panelthat details vital statistics about each job. We have also included atable of background data on the top 100 jobs.

How many work in this job?: The number of jobs, employment, orsize in 2012, the base year of the 201222 employment projections.

Job openings, 201222: The projected number of job openingsthat we expect to see, taking into account net growth/decline inthe number but also the projected number of workers leavingthe occupation due to retirement and other reasons.

Employment change, 201222: The projected net change in the

number of jobs from 2012 to 2022.

Starting salary: The estimated salary level that one can expect to receivewhen starting in a job. This information is taken from the NationalCareers Service website and is intended as a guideline only.

Average gross salary: For the job proles this is the median annualgross pay for the job earned by employees, taken from the 2013results of the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, published bythe Oce for National Statistics. For the table of background dataon page 32 the mean gure is used.

Weekly gross pay: The median weekly gross pay for the job earnedby employees, source as per average gross salary gure.

Average hours (full time): The mean weekly paid hours worked byemployees in full-time jobs, source as per average gross salary

gure. This gure does not cover unpaid overtime, which is acommon feature of some jobs.

Further detail is available in the background report that accompaniesthis guide, available online at www.gov.uk/government/publications/careers-of-the-future .

This report only provides a starting point for exploringcareers. We have highlighted job-specic links in the textbut we also recommend that you investigate the excellentrange of free information and resources that are available,a selection of which is highlighted below.

In addition to a comprehensive range of job proles the NationalCareers Service (nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/youngpeople/Pages/Youngpeople.aspx) oers information and tools to plan yourcareer journey, from identifying your dream job, choosing your subjectsand deciding what to do next at year 11 and year 12/13. You can alsotalk to an adviser about jobs, careers, learning or training.

In Scotland, My World of Work (www.myworldofwork.co.uk) oers acomprehensive range of careers resources for people of all ages.

Careers Wales (www.careerswales.com) oers tailored supportfor people living in Wales, who are making choices about careers,education and training.

In Northern Ireland the nidirect website (www.nidirect.gov.uk/careers)provides access to information and advice on careers including contact

details for your local careers oce.The National Apprenticeship Service website (www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/) is the place to go to nd out more about apprenticeships.You can nd and apply for the right opportunity for you from up to25,000 vacancies that are available.

To search for colleges and universities oering relevant courses, visitthe Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website(www.ucas.com/)

Plotr (www.plotr.co.uk/) is a revolutionary website created to help1124 year olds discover and explore careers theyll love. Its builtaround The Game, which uncovers careers matched to their skills,interests and personality, as well as in-depth career proles, videos,articles and more to get a view of what the world of work is really like.

iCould (icould.com/) is the place to be for career ideas, rst-handinformation and inspiration on what to do next. iCould shows whatis possible in work and oers dierent ways to think about careersthrough free access to more than 1,000 personal video stories anddetailed job information, plus practical tips, insight and advice.

But what about searching for specic vacancies for the job thatyoure interested in? The Governments Universal Jobmatch service(https://jobsearch.direct.gov.uk) enables you to search for vacancies inyour local area, but there are a whole host of other job sites out thereto explore.

Acknowledgements

We would like to acknowledge the kind contribution of the followingpartners to a Challenge Panel that took a lead role in reviewing ourapproach to identifying Top Jobs: Guy Parker (Confederation of British

Industry), Dan Hooper (Federation of Small Businesses), SusannahClements (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), IainMurray (Trades Union Congress), Verity OKeefe (EEF), Ian Mulheirn(Oxford Economics) and Jim Hillage (Institute for Employment Studies).

We are also grateful for permission to re-use original content grantedus by Skills for Care.

Video career stories courtesy of icould.com

icould.com is a small charity, providing career inspiration andinformation for young people.

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