App developer
App developers create the programs used on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. They write the code which tells the app how to behave and test their work to iron out glitches and make sure the...
Parent Q&A: Army Apprenticeships, Bursaries and Scholarships
On the 16th of January 2024, we hosted a webinar for parents with the British Army. They discussed all things apprenticeships, bursaries and scholarships. During the live webinar, parents were invited...
Accountant
Accountants deal with the finances of organisations. They check financial records, assess the financial implications of business decisions, and prepare company accounts to make sure that they show an accurate...
Accounting technician
Accounting technicians assist accountants by collecting, checking and analysing financial information on their behalf. You could be working in a public practice, in industry or in the public sector. Also...
Acoustician
Acousticians study the physics of sound, using their knowledge to develop the management of sound in areas such as science, industry, medicine and the environment. They work on improving sound, controlling...
Actor
Actors work in theatre, film, television and radio. They use their voice, body actions and imagination, to create characters and tell the story that the scriptwriter or playwright has written. Work activities Actors...
Actuary
Actuaries are experts in risk management. They use their mathematical skills to help measure the probability and risk of future events. This information is useful to many industries, including healthcare,...
Acupuncturist
Acupuncturists treat what they believe are imbalances of energy by inserting fine needles into specially chosen areas of the body. They take a holistic approach, for example, by taking into account the...
Administrative assistant: Civil Service
Civil Service administrative assistants work in government departments and agencies. They help to make sure that offices run smoothly. For example, they update, record and store information/documents,...
Administrative officer: Civil Service
Civil Service administrative officers work in government departments and agencies. They are responsible for administrative duties such as dealing with enquiries from the public, handling claims for benefits,...