Where could your future take you?

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12 careers

Technology

Software Developer

Build products, solve technical problems and work with teams to turn ideas into software.

Environment: Office or remote, mostly at a computer, with daily team contact
Education: Degree common, but apprenticeships and self-taught routes exist

TechnologyProblem solvingDesk-basedTeamwork

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Healthcare

Doctor

Diagnose and treat patients, work in teams under pressure, and handle both routine checks and genuine emergencies.

Environment: Hospital or clinic, on your feet for long stretches, shift patterns including nights
Education: Medical degree (5-6 years) plus foundation training and further specialism years

HealthcarePeople-focusedShift workTeamwork

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Law

Lawyer

Research law, advise clients, and prepare cases, balancing careful detail with tight deadlines and difficult conversations.

Environment: Office-based, mixture of desk research, client meetings, and occasional court or tribunal appearances
Education: Law degree or conversion course, followed by professional training (LPC/SQE and a training contract or equivalent)

LawAnalyticalDesk-basedClient-facing

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Education

Teacher

Plan lessons, manage a classroom, and support students, balancing structure with the unpredictability of thirty different people every hour.

Environment: Classroom-based, on your feet most of the day, with marking and planning outside school hours
Education: Degree plus a teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE) or a school-based training route

EducationPeople-focusedHands-onTerm-time

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Design & Built Environment

Architect

Design buildings and spaces, balancing creativity with technical constraints, budgets and client wishes.

Environment: Studio and office based, with site visits and client meetings
Education: Architecture degree plus professional qualification (typically 5-7 years including practice experience)

DesignBuilt EnvironmentClient workTechnical drawing

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Healthcare

Nurse

Provide hands-on patient care, work in fast-moving teams, and handle both practical tasks and emotional situations.

Environment: Hospital wards, clinics or community settings, mostly on your feet
Education: Nursing degree or degree apprenticeship, plus ongoing professional development

HealthcarePatient careShift workTeamwork

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Business & Finance

Accountant

Analyse financial information, ensure accuracy and compliance, and help individuals or businesses make sound decisions.

Environment: Office or remote, computer-based, with periodic client meetings and calls
Education: Degree helpful but not essential; professional qualifications (e.g. ACA, ACCA, AAT) typically required

FinanceBusinessAnalysisCompliance

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Creative

Graphic Designer

Turn briefs into visuals, respond to feedback, and balance creative ideas against client needs and deadlines.

Environment: Studio, agency or remote, mostly at a computer, with regular client contact
Education: Portfolio matters more than qualifications, though a design degree or course helps

CreativeClient workDesk-basedDeadlines

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Engineering

Engineer

Solve technical problems, work within safety rules and constraints, and keep projects moving from design through to construction or manufacture.

Environment: Mix of office, site and workshop, with variable travel depending on project stage
Education: Engineering degree usually required, often alongside a route to chartered status

EngineeringTechnicalSite workSafety

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Healthcare

Psychologist

Listen, assess and support people through difficult situations, balancing empathy with careful analysis and clear professional boundaries.

Environment: Clinic, hospital, school or private practice, mostly one-to-one or small group settings
Education: Psychology degree plus further postgraduate training and supervised practice

HealthcarePeople-focusedEmotional workAnalysis

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Hospitality

Chef

Lead a kitchen team, design menus and cook under pressure to deliver food people remember.

Environment: Restaurant, hotel or event kitchen; hot, noisy and physically demanding
Education: Catering college, apprenticeship or on-the-job training; formal qualifications optional

CreativeHands-onHigh pressureTeamwork

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Emergency services

Police Officer

Keep people safe, respond to incidents and build trust in the communities you serve.

Environment: On patrol, in vehicles, at incidents and in stations; shifts including nights
Education: Police constable degree apprenticeship, degree or graduate diploma; fitness and background checks

People-focusedHigh pressureHands-onTeamwork

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