Career Ideas. Animal Care. Choosing your options in Year 8 or 9. Animal health. Animal care. Sport & leisure. Related careers.

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1 Animal care Choosing your options in Year 8 or 9 Animal technician Dog groomer Kennel worker Park warden Pet behaviour counsellor Pet shop assistant RSPCA inspector Zookeeper Agriculture Fish farmer Farm manager Farm worker NOT a 9-5 Mon-Fri job Animal Care Gamekeeper Horse groom Jockey Riding instructor You may have to work outdoors in ALL weathers Sport & leisure You have to be VERY CARING Animal health Animal technician Animal welfare officer Horse physiotherapist Veterinary nurse Veterinary physiotherapist Veterinary surgeon Related careers Assistance dog trainer Bee keeper Countryside officer Dog handler Ecologist Farrier Ornithologist Riding holiday leader Zoologist You need to be FIT and ACTIVE

2 Art and Design Craft and design Blacksmith Cabinet maker Florist Glass designer Jewellery designer/maker Leather craftworker Picture framer Signwriter Stonemason Upholsterer Visual merchandiser Looking after art Art gallery curator Art valuer Arts administrator Conservator Museum curator Picture restorer There is a lot of competition for jobs Design Advertising art director Architect Computer games designer Exhibition designer Fashion designer Furniture designer Graphic designer Interior designer Product designer Set designer Textile designer Web designer Getting work experience is VERY important Fine art Animator Artist Illustrator Sculptor Technical illustrator Other Art therapist Hairdresser HE lecturer Make-up artist Marketing executive Photographer Prop maker Tattoo artist Teacher You have to be VERY creative

3 Biology Healthcare Dental nurse Dentist Dietician Doctor Healthcare assistant Midwife Nurse Optometrist Paramedic Physician associate Physiotherapist Speech therapist Practical jobs where science is useful Beauty therapist Hairdresser Electrician Electronics engineering technician Fingerprint officer Plumber Sterile services technician Textile machinery technician Water treatment worker Scientific research and lab work Animal technician Biochemist Biologist Biomedical scientist Biotechnologist Clinical scientist Forensic scientist Geneticist Laboratory technician Microbiologist Pharmacologist Research scientist (life sciences) Research scientist (medical) All primary school teachers need a science subject at GCSE Landbased and conservation Botanist Ecologist Nature conservation officer Soil scientist Zoologist Other Clinical engineer HE lecturer Scenes of crime officer Secondary school teacher Sports scientist Veterinary nurse Veterinary surgeon Science is useful for many jobs

4 Business Administration Admin assistant Car rental agent Clerical assistant Civil Service executive officer Database administrator Hotel reservations assistant Human resources assistant IT support technician Post office customer service assistant Receptionist Sales assistant Secretary Companies large and small and public services need staff with admin and business skills Finance Accountant Accounting technician Auditor Bank manager Banking customer service adviser Bookkeeper Credit manager Financial adviser Fund manager Insurance broker Insurance underwriter Pensions adviser Stockbroker Maths is an important subject for many jobs in business Business services Brand manager Business manager Business development manager Charity fundraiser Contact centre manager Customer service manager Estate agent GP practice manager Health and safety advisor Human resources manager Legal executive Logistics and distribution manager Management consultant Marketing adviser Network manager Office manager Payroll administrator Project manager Purchasing officer Retail manager Risk manager Road transport manager Sales representative Systems analyst Business and financial services are an important part of the UK economy

5 Catering Catering Baker Cake decorator Catering manager Chef Kitchen assistant Mobile catering assistant Restaurant manager Related careers Barista Bar person Butcher Contract caterer Counter service assistant Food processing worker Publican/licensee Restaurant manager Sales assistant Waiter/waitress Hotel Hotel manager Hotel porter Hotel receptionist Room attendant You have to be a GOOD team worker NOT a 9-5 Mon-Fri job There are lots of jobs in catering and hospitality

6 Chemistry Applied science and technology Food technologist Materials scientist Sports scientist Technical brewer Textile technologist Scientific research and lab work Animal technician Biochemist Biologist Biomedical scientist Biotechnologist Chemical engineer Chemical engineering technician Chemist Environmental chemist Forensic scientist Laboratory technician Microbiologist Pharmacologist Research scientist (life sciences) Research scientist (medical) Healthcare Dental nurse Dentist Dietician Doctor Midwife Nurse Optometrist Paramedic Pharmacist Physiotherapist Speech therapist All primary school teachers need a science subject at GCSE Practical jobs where science is useful Beauty therapist Hairdresser Electrician Electronics engineering technician Fingerprint officer Plumber Sterile services technician Textile machinery technician Water treatment worker Other Clinical engineer HE lecturer Nuclear engineer Patent attorney Policy advisor Scenes of crime officer Secondary school teacher Sustainability consultant Veterinary nurse Veterinary surgeon Science is useful for many jobs

7 Childcare Childcare Childminder Foster carer Nanny Nursery manager Nursery nurse Play leader Social worker Teaching Early years teacher Primary school teacher Private teacher eg dance, music Riding instructor Teaching assistant Healthcare Children s nurse Dental nurse Educational psychologist Health visitor Paediatrician Play therapist School nurse Speech and language therapist Social care Care assistant Family support worker Social worker SOME jobs are NOT 9-5 Mon-Fri jobs You have to be PATIENT and very CARING Work with children is VERY demanding

8 Construction Practical trades Bricklayer Ceiling fixer Construction plant operator Demolition operative Dryliner Electrician Gas mains layer Glazier Joiner or carpenter Painter and decorator Plasterer Plumber Road worker Roofer Scaffolder Shopfitter Stonemason Tiler Window fitter One of the biggest industries in the UK Some jobs will involve working outdoors Related Jobs Domestic or commercial energy assessor Estate agent Housing officer Land and property valuer Land surveyor Landscape architect Minerals surveyor Planning and development surveyor Property developer Town planner Technical and management Acoustics consultant Architect Architectural technician Building control officer Building surveyor Civil engineer Civil engineering technician Construction manager Estimator Mechanical services engineer Project manager Quantity surveyor Structural engineer Builders wanted for: schools, hospitals, transport, housing, shopping centres, factories

9 Dance Performing Ballet dancer Ballroom dancer Choreographer Circus performer Contemporary dancer Entertainer Musical theatre performer Related careers Community theatre worker Dance/arts officer Dance education specialist Dance therapist Dance movement psychotherapist Journalist Theatre stage manager Teaching Community dance practitioner Dance lecturer Dance teacher Fitness instructor Pilates instructor SOME jobs are NOT 9-5 Mon-Fri jobs Dancers need lots and lots of talent and training There is a lot of competition for jobs

10 Design and Technology Practical Bookbinder or print finisher CNC technician Electrician Furniture restorer Glassmaker Joiner Machine operator Machine printer Metal engraver Pre-press operator Sheet metal worker Signmaker Upholsterer Vehicle body repairer Wrought iron worker Develop skills including logical thinking, problem solving and research Graphic design Advertising art director Art editor Exhibition designer Graphic designer Packaging technologist Product designer Engineering Aerospace engineer Aerospace engineering technician Automotive engineer Clinical engineer Design engineer Electrical engineer Electronics engineering technician Ergonomist Materials engineer Practical, hands-on and technician level skills are in demand With people Dental technician Occupational therapist Orthotist Prosthetist Teacher Textiles Clothing alteration hand Clothing presser Costume designer Fashion designer Garment technologist Sewing machinist Tailor Textile designer These jobs involve either product design and development or making and mending things

11 Design and development Aerospace engineer Automotive engineer Building services engineer Chemical engineer Civil engineer Clinical engineer Electrical engineer Electronics engineer Ergonomist Marine engineer Materials engineer Mechanical engineer Motorsport engineer Naval architect Nuclear engineer Structural engineer Engineers work in transport, power, manufacturing, electronics, communications and healthcare Engineering Manufacturing Car manufacturing worker Chemical plant process operator CNC machinist Electroplater Food packaging operative Foundry mould maker Manufacturing systems engineer Production manager Production worker Sheet metal worker Studio sound engineer Welding and sheet metal worker Maintenance Domestic appliance service engineer Engineering maintenance technician Forklift truck engineer Heating and ventilation engineer Lift engineer Locksmith Maintenance fitter Motor mechanic Office equipment service engineer Railway engineering technician Satellite engineer Telecoms engineer Textile machinery technician There are jobs for all abilities: operative, craft, technician and professional

12 English Admin, business, legal Administrative assistant Barrister Civil service executive officer Information specialist Librarian Library assistant Legal executive Management consultant Secretary Solicitor PR, marketing and advertising Advertising account executive Advertising copywriter Marketing executive Public relations officer Important for most jobs Other Archivist Drama teacher English teacher Patent attorney Primary school teacher Teacher of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) Translator Drama and theatre Actor Drama therapist Producer Programme researcher Screenwriter Script writer Theatre director TV presenter Writing and publishing Author Book or magazine editor Copywriter Digital copywriter Editorial assistant Journalist Lexicographer Newspaper editor Proofreader Publishing editor Technical writer Web journalist Useful in everyday life

13 Food Preparation and Nutrition Hospitality and catering Baker Cake decorator Catering manager Chef Kitchen assistant Restaurant manager Scientific Biochemist Biologist Biotechnologist Food scientist Food technologist Laboratory technician Manufacturing Brewery worker Food process worker Meat process worker Product/process development scientist Production manager Quality manager Technical brewer Other Dietician Home economist Marketing executive Nutritional therapist Retail manager Teacher You need science qualifications for some of these careers Some of these are not 9-5 Mon-Fri jobs There are jobs for all abilities: operative, craft, technician and professional

14 Geography Environmental Cartographer Commercial/residential surveyor Countryside officer Ecologist Farm/estate manager Nature conservation officer Oceanographer Planning and development surveyor Recycling officer Town planner Scientific Climatologist Environmental scientist Geographical information systems officer Hydrologist Meteorologist Travel and transport Air traffic controller Foreign/travel writer Freight forwarder Logistics and distribution manager Navigator (naval) Pilot Tourism officer Transport planner Travel consultant Other Geography teacher International aid/development worker Market researcher Covers both science and humanities, so it goes well with other subjects Develop skills in writing, research and judging evidence Understand more about the world around us There is a growing need for people who understand changes in the climate

15 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Beauty Beauty consultant Beauty counter manager Beauty salon manager Beauty therapist Beauty therapy lecturer Body piercer Complementary therapist Eyebrow expert/threader Image consultant Massage therapist Make-up artist Nail technician Tattooist Spa therapist Good communication skills are essential for hairdressing and beauty therapy Hairdressing Barber Hair colourist Hair stylist Hairdressing lecturer Salon manager Theatre wig-stylist and make-up artist Trichologist Wigmaker Hairdressing and beauty therapy is booming Almost 250,000 people are employed in over 35,000 salons Working in... Cruise ships Freelance Health resorts Hospitals Hotels Leisure clubs Salons Spas TV and film If you like hairdressing you may also like to think about beauty therapy or complementary therapies C & K Careers ZC2(24) Ltd

16 Health and Social Care Childcare Childminder Foster carer Nanny Nursery manager Nursery nurse Nursery teacher Nursery worker Playworker Teaching assistant You need science qualifications for some of these careers Social care Accommodation warden Care assistant Counsellor Drug and alcohol worker Family mediator Family support worker Housing assistant/officer Probation officer Residential support worker Social worker Social work assistant Substance misuse outreach worker Tenancy support worker Youth and community worker You have to be VERY CARING Healthcare Ambulance paramedic Dental nurse Dietician Healthcare assistant Health promotion specialist Hospital receptionist Midwife Nurse Occupational therapist Pallative care assistant Pharmacy technician Phlebotomist Podiatrist Sexual health adviser 1,480,000 people work in adult social care

17 History Jobs directly related to history Archivist Archaeologist Art historian Conservation officer Genealogist Heritage manager Historic buildings inspector History teacher Museum curator Museum education officer Professional historian University history lecturer Jobs where history is useful Barrister Civil service administrator Costume designer Information officer Journalist Librarian Political researcher and adviser Solicitor Theatre/TV set designer Tourism guide TV researcher Develop skills in research, writing, presenting facts and an insight into the past Learn to construct an argument and assess evidence

18 ICT Computer systems Computer service and repair technician Helpdesk professional IT project manager IT support technician Network engineer Systems architect Multimedia (music, graphics and video) Animator Computer games designer Web designer Web developer Developing ICT E-learning developer Forensic computer analyst Hardware designer ICT consultant Systems analyst Software developer Using IT Architectural technician CAD technician Contact/call centre worker Customer services adviser Desktop publisher Database administrator Data entry clerk Digital marketing officer Library assistant Pre-press operator Social media manager Web editor Teaching ICT trainer ICT teacher Over 90% of all jobs will need some skills in ICT ICT skils are now needed as part of everyday life Jobs using ICT will change as technology continues to develop

19 Finance and commerce Accountant Accounts desk Accounting technician Actuary Auditor Bank manager Banking customer service adviser Bookkeeper Business development manager Credit controller Financial adviser Fund manager Insurance broker Insurance underwriter Investment banker Payroll clerk Pensions adviser Retail buyer Sales representative Stockbroker Stock market trader Supply chain manager Maths Careers using high level maths include: Architect Economist Engineers (all) Meteorologist Operational researcher Physicist Quantity surveyor Research scientist (maths) Software developer Statistician Systems analyst Teacher Good skills in numeracy required by: Air cabin crew Call centre operator CNC machinist Construction craftsperson Electrician Engineering craftsperson Receptionist Restaurant manager Sales assistant Stock control assistant Teaching assistant Waiter Most jobs require some ability in maths

20 Media Studies Commercial Advertising account executive Digital marketing manager Events organiser Marketing assistant Market researcher Media planner PR officer Web designer Web developer Writing and publishing Copywriter Editor - books, magazines Editorial assistant Journalist Publishing editor Research assistant Screenwriter Web journalist TV, film and video Actor Agent Broadcast journalist Camera operator Film and TV director Film and TV editor Film and TV producer Interactive media designer Photographer Production assistant Programme researcher Runner Studio manager TV, film, video producer TV presenter Work experience can be very useful NOT 9-5 Mon-Fri jobs Media related jobs are very popular You don t NEED Media Studies to get into a media related job

21 Modern Languages Admin and commerce Diplomat Immigration officer International aid/development worker Interpreter Journalist Language specialist (MI5) Marketing executive Sales executive Translator Teaching HE lecturer Primary or secondary teacher TESOL (Teaching English as a second language) Transport, travel and tourism Air cabin crew Freight forwarder Hotel manager Hotel receptionist Importing and exporting Logistics and distribution manager Tour guide Tour manager Tour operator Travel representative Only 25% of the world s population can speak English Speak another language and take your skills overseas Useful for jobs in companies that have offices overseas

22 Motor Vehicle Repair and maintenance Agricultural engineering technician Auto electrician Car valet Construction plant mechanic Engineering maintenance fitter Fleet maintenance Fork lift truck engineer Glazier Heavy vehicle technician Light vehicle technician Mechanical engineering technician Motor vehicle body repairer Motor vehicle body repair operator Motor vehicle breakdown engineer Motor vehicle fitter Motor vehicle parts person Paint technician Rail engineering technician Rail track maintenance worker There Tyre and exhaust fitter are jobs at different levels but many are at technician level Design and development Automotive engineer Motorsport engineer Other Car salesperson Fabrication and welding Motor vehicle parts person Transport services For many of these jobs, as well as having excellent practical skills, you ll also need to be good with people and have great customer service skills

23 Music Music and business Agent Event manager Marketing executive Music manager Music programmer Producer (live events) Promoter Record label manager Talent scout Tour manager Music production Music director Producer/engineer (music) Production manager Recording industry producer Sound engineer Sound technician Studio manager You don t have to be a performer There is a lot of competition for these jobs Musicians and singers Band member Classical musician Community musician Composer Conductor Lyricist Performer Soloist Song writer Other Music teacher Music therapist Musical instrument repairer Rigger Sales staff Singing coach Video games composer NOT Mon-Fri 9-5 jobs

24 Performing Arts Arts industry Arts administrator Broadcast journalist Cinematographer Entertainment agent Lighting technician Prop maker Roadie Set designer Sports commentator Theatre manager Good if you want to combine skills and learn about how productions are developed Dance Choreographer Circus performer Dancer Dance therapist Entertainer Musical theatre actor/dancer Teacher Music Composer DJ Live sound engineer Musician Music promotions manager Music therapist Studio sound engineer Teacher NOT 9-5 Mon-Fri jobs Drama Actor Stage manager TV presenter TV or film director TV or film producer Screenwriter Stunt performer Teacher Wardrobe assistant Performers need talent, skills and determination

25 Photography General practice Family portrait photographer School photographer Wedding photographer Medical or scientific photography Forensic photographer Industrial photographer Medical photographer Scientific photographer Staff photographer To do this you should be creative, patient and have technical skills NOT 9-5 Mon-Fri jobs Media photography Advertising and editorial photographer Corporate photographer Fashion photographer Photographic stylist Photo journalist Press photographer Unit stills photographer Related careers Digital imaging specialist Image sales executive Laboratory manager Lighting technician Mini lab operator Photo retail sales assistant Picture library assistant Print finishing technician TV or film camera operator There is a lot of competition for these jobs

26 Physics Applied science and technology Acoustics consultant Architect Audiologist Ergonomist Geophysicist/field seismologist Geoscientist Geotechnician Materials scientist Medical physicist Meteorologist Radiation protection practitioner Practical jobs where science is useful Beauty therapist Hairdresser Electrician Electronics engineering technician Fingerprint officer Plumber Sterile services technician Textile machinery technician Water treatment worker Engineering Civil engineer Clinical engineer Electrical engineer Electronics engineer Materials engineer Materials technician Mechanical engineer Metallurgist Nuclear engineer Structural engineer All primary school teachers need a science subject at GCSE Scientific research and lab work Astronaut Nanotechnologist Physicist Research scientist (physical sciences) Other HE lecturer Journalist Patent attorney Secondary school teacher Sound engineer Systems developer Science is useful for many jobs

27 Religious Studies In business Advertising account executive Architect Human resources manager Marketing executive Public relations officer Solicitor With people Advice worker Careers adviser Care assistant Community development worker Police officer Politician Probation officer Social worker Youth worker Jobs requiring specialist knowledge Archivist HE lecturer Journalist Librarian Minister of religion/religious leader Museum worker/curator RE teacher Television presenter/researcher Understanding the beliefs and values of others is useful in lots of careers Develop skills in researching and problemsolving Learn to understand both sides of an argument and to negotiate and resolve conflict

28 Science Applied science and technology Architect Engineer Food technologist Materials scientist Medical physicist Sports scientist Technical brewer Textile technologist Landbased and conservation Botanist Ecologist Nature conservation officer Soil scientist Zoologist Veterinary surgeon All primary school teachers need science GCSE Healthcare Dental nurse Dentist Doctor Healthcare assistant Midwife Nurse Optometrist Paramedic Physiotherapist Speech therapist Also look at the Career Ideas leaflets for Biology, Chemistry and Physics Practical jobs where science is useful Beauty therapist Hairdresser Electrician Electronics engineering technician Fingerprint officer Plumber Sterile services technician Textile machinery technician Water treatment worker Scientific research and lab work Animal technician Biochemist Forensic scientist Laboratory technician Meteorologist Pharmacologist Physicist Research scientist (life sciences) Useful for many jobs

29 Sport and Leisure Leisure Leisure centre assistant Leisure centre manager Lifeguard Outdoor activities instructor Riding holiday leader Youth worker Sport and fitness Coach Fitness instructor Personal trainer Sport and exercise psychologist Sport and exercise scientist Sports physiotherapist Sport professional Athlete Cyclist Equestrian Footballer Golfer Racing driver Rugby player Swimmer Tennis player You need science qualifications for some of these jobs Sport and leisure is big business: over 320,000 people work in this sector Other sport Football/sports agent Journalist Martial arts instructor PE teacher Referee Sport development worker Talent and being a member of a club is important for some of these jobs Having good communication skills is important

30 Textiles Design Costume designer Fashion design assistant Fashion designer Footwear designer Hat designer/milliner Textile designer Other Leather technologist Photographic stylist Teacher Wardrobe assistant Practical Clothing alteration hand Clothing presser Dressmaker Dry-cleaner Pattern cutter Pattern grader Sample machinist Sewing machinist Tailor Scientific Analytical textile technologist Garment technologist Technical textiles designer Getting work experience is VERY important for some of these jobs There is a lot of competition for jobs You need science qualifications for some of these careers

31 Travel and Tourism Chef Concierge Kitchen assistant/porter Hotel manager Hotel receptionist Housekeeper Restaurant manager Waiter NOT Mon-Fri 9-5 jobs Hospitality Tourism Museum assistant Outdoor activities/education manager Theme park attendant Tourism development officer Tourist guide Tourist information centre assistant Visitor attraction general manager There is a lot of competition for these jobs Travel Airport baggage handler Airline customer service agent Air cabin crew Purser Resort representative Train conductor Travel agent/adviser Travel consultant Tour guide Tour operator Tour manager Customer service skills are very important