Careers of the future

[Pages:36]Careers of the future

December 2014

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Careers of the future

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Navigating the world of careers has never been more bewildering in the digital

ducation Health & Care Information Technology age we live in. Deciding which career path to take is a challenge all of us must

face at some point in our lives, with the job market changing at an ever faster

ctive Services Science, Engineering & Technology rate. Mapping out a future direction is certainly no easy task, with careers of

3 Foreword 4 40 jobs of the future 6 Introduction

inance Construction Education Health & Care the future far more likely to involve unexpected twists and turns. So how can we improve this process?

8 Care Workers 10 Construction Project Managers

ation, Maintenance Protective Services Science, In researching career choices it makes sense to use all available information, exploring a wide range of options to ensure the right decisions are taken, matching personal

12 Electricians

interests to viable future opportunities. The UK Commission for Employment and

14 Farmers

s Agriculture Business & Finance Construction Skills plays a unique role in researching the world of work, and the skills that are needed not just now, but also in the future.

16 IT Business Analysts

logy Manufacturing, Installation, Maintenance Using this insight, we have created this guide to put the spotlight on a number of

18 Mechanical Engineers 20 Nurses

exciting job opportunities in the years ahead. It shows just a sample of jobs, providing

details of entry opportunities, pay, routes to progression, and personal development.

ology Transport & Logistics Agriculture Business & This guide is intended to assist those helping young people make these important

career decisions. For parents, teachers and careers advisors, we hope this publication

ormationTechnology Manufacturing,Installation, will help highlight a number of jobs that offer fantastic opportunities to young people

22 Police Officers

24Programmers & Software Development Professionals

26Sales Account Managers &

ring&TechnologyTransport&LogisticsAgriculture making these decisions.

Business Development Managers 28 Secondary School Teachers

Reviewing the document you will notice that in our knowledge intensive economy

th & Care Information Technology Manufacturing, high skilled jobs are more important than ever. But getting into these jobs isn't just about going to university. It's important to consider other pathways that offer the

30 Train & Tram drivers 32 Background data

Science, Engineering & Technology Transport & opportunity to `earn while you learn' in the workplace, such as apprenticeships. These routes can help to develop business-relevant skills on the job that employers

34 Next steps

welcome and value.

truction Education Health & Care Information No one can predict the future. But we can take action to stimulate our thinking

nance Protective Services Science, Engineering & about what's important now and in the years ahead, what skills we need and what experience we can pursue. Careers span our entire lives, and incorporate all manner of ups and downs, highs and lows ? the more we can prepare ourselves for the

iness & Finance Construction challenges that may lay ahead the better. Education Health &

allation,MaintenanceProtectiveServicesScience, The good news is that although careers choices seem more complicated than ever, we have an extensive range of high quality information to help guide us. Through this report we want to draw attention to expert advice and resources available to help

s Agriculture Business & Finance Construction young people navigate the right course through their prospective career.

Our overall intention is to raise awareness of the wealth of opportunities available to

logy Manufacturing, Installation, Maintenance suit all needs. It's not about quick choices, necessarily, but the right choices. This is just the first step. The path towards a future career can be long and winding; we hope,

ology Transport & Logistics Agriculture Business & whichever route you choose to take, you enjoy exploring the fascinating and complex world of work.

ormationTechnology Sir Charlie Mayfield Chairman, the John Lewis Partnership and the

Manufacturing,

Installation,

ring&TechnologyTransport&Logistics UK Commission for Employment and Skills December 2014

Agriculture

th & Care Information Technology Manufacturing,

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Careers of the future

40 top jobs of the future

(Groups listed in alphabetical order)

Using the most up-to-date occupational research, this guide has been produced to showcase 40 top jobs in 10 key occupations that our analysis of the UK job market suggests will be crucial over the next decade.

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

From the 40 jobs listed, we have picked 12 examples of some of the most exciting and rewarding jobs that we believe will present young people with a good mix of opportunity, reward, and long-term potential ? all key aspects people should be considering when making their career decisions. We highlight what each of these dozen occupations entails, from the skills and attitude required to longer-term growth predictions and, crucially, how people can start to engage with this sector, and make it a career they can aspire to.

Agriculture

? Farmers Farmers play a crucial role in our future; from environmental concerns to the origins of the food on our plates they are involved in everything from cultivation of crops and livestock to land management and ecological concerns.

Business & Finance

? S ales accounts and business development managers People working in this field engage with customers to understand their needs and also coach and lead a team of sales people to work towards agreed sales targets.

? B usiness and financial project managers Project managers work across all areas of business and the public sector to plan and organise resources and people to make sure projects finish on time, stay within budget and meet the requirements of the organisation.

? F inance and investment analysts and advisers From mortgage advisers to investment analysts, people working in this group help individuals and businesses to choose the right investment for their needs based on research and analysis.

? C hartered and certified accountants Accountants provide accountancy services for clients as part of private practice or within a business. They handle tax and accounts, carry out audits and advise on financial matters.

? M anagement consultants and business analysts Management consultants and business analysts use their business skills to help organisations solve problems, improve efficiency and manage change.

Construction

? C arpenters and joiners Carpenters and joiners make and install wooden fixtures and fittings as part of construction projects, working in a variety of roles including shop fitter and kitchen fitter.

? Architects Architects design new buildings and work on the restoration and conservation of existing buildings. They manage the construction process, control budgets and deal with planning issues.

? C onstruction project managers Construction project managers oversee construction and civil engineering projects and building contracts to make sure they are completed safely, on time and within budget.

? P lumbers and heating and ventilating engineers These jobs involve fitting, servicing and repairing water pipes and heating systems in homes and businesses.

? C hartered surveyors Chartered surveyors carry out vital observations related to the measurement, management, valuation and development of land, buildings and other property, searching for any dangers or structural issues which may impact on almost all aspects of construction work.

Education

? S econdary education teachers Secondary school teachers help to prepare young people for a fulfilling life after school by providing instruction in one or more subjects in a secondary school.

? T eaching assistants Teaching assistants help teachers with their day-to-day classroom work and with administrative tasks.

? P rimary and nursery education teachers Primary and nursery school teachers give young children the best start in life, developing and preparing them for secondary school.

? S enior education professionals Including senior roles such as head teachers, college principals and senior academic administrator roles, people working in this group manage the effective running of a school, university or college.

Health & Care

? Doctors From GPs to surgeons, doctors diagnose and treat illnesses and disease in patients, providing advice and reassurance.

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? Nurses Every day, Britain's nurses save lives; they're at the coalface of A&E and are the people patients see most while recuperating, providing vital care and assistance to those in need.

? N ursing auxiliaries and assistants Often known as health care assistants, people working in this area assist doctors and nurses in the day-to-day care of patients, either in hospitals or the wider community.

? C are workers and home carers Care workers are the frontline staff in all care settings. They work with all types of people who need care and support to ensure the individual's overall comfort and wellbeing and to help them to live as independently as possible.

? Dentists While their work may set some people's teeth on edge, rather than straight and pearly white, dentists play an important role in our dayto-day health, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems that affect the mouth and teeth.

Information Technology

? P rogrammers and software developers From designing the software that keeps huge retailers and manufacturers moving, to building the latest hit games and apps, programmers and software developers create solutions in almost every sector imaginable.

? IT specialist managers From data centre managers to IT support managers, people working in this job manage the delivery of specialist IT services within an organisation.

? IT business analysts, architects and systems designers People working in this role are employed by companies to design IT systems and processes or analyse existing ones and to recommend improvements.

? IT project and programme managers IT project managers oversee the implementation of major IT projects, such as the installation of computer systems, to meet the needs of a wide range of organisations.

? W eb designers and developers People working in this group use their creativity and technical skills to design, build and maintain websites.

? A ircraft maintenance and related trades With job titles such as aircraft mechanic and aircraft fitter, people working in this role fit, service, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies.

? T elecommunications engineers Telecommunications engineers install, test and repair communications systems, such as fixed-line and mobile telephony networks, copper wire and fibre-optic cabling and digital satellite systems.

Protective Services

? P olice officers Police officers are on the frontline of justice, working in partnership with the community to make life safer for your friends and neighbours, and to make your area a better place to live.

Science, Engineering & Technology

? M echanical engineers Mechanical engineers undertake research and design, direct the manufacture and manage the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems, such as engines, vehicles and machinery.

? R esearch and development managers Research and development managers are responsible for the process by which new products and services are developed or existing ones improved. This can involve managing market research and design work.

? P hysical scientists Including a range of scientific roles from physicist to geologist, people in this job study the world around us. Their findings act as the scientific basis for practical developments in areas as diverse as oil and gas, and space and satellites.

? D esign and development engineers Design 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 designs and prototypes.

? B iological scientists and biochemists From biologists to horticulturists, people working in this job study living things such as plants and animals and the world they live in. Their work is used widely in sectors such as medicine, agriculture and environmental management.

Manufacturing, Installation, Maintenance

? E lectricians and electrical fitters Electricians fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring and maintain electrical machinery in people's homes or in businesses.

? M etal working production and maintenance fitters This role includes engineering maintenance fitters and involves installing, servicing and repairing engineering machinery and equipment, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

? P ipe fitters Pipe fitters install pipe systems and maintain and repair pipes on sites such as petrochemical plants, oil refineries and other processing plants, often working in harsh conditions and at considerable heights.

Transport & Logistics

? A ircraft pilots Pilots fly passengers and cargo to destinations around the world.

? L arge goods vehicle drivers Large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers, also known as HGV drivers, deliver goods across the UK and overseas. They move everything from foodstuffs to fuel.

? S hip officers Ships officers work in a variety of settings from cruise ships to oil tankers, handling the navigation, communications, crew, cargo and overall running of the ship.

? T rain and tram drivers Workers in this role drive trains to transport passengers and goods on surface and underground railways, and transport passengers in trams.

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Careers of the future

Introduction

Choosing a career is probably one of the most important decisions most people will ever make. For many, it used to be a straightforward decision ? people either had their dream job in mind to start with, or searched for the jobs that their level of education could get them at the time.

Today, learning opportunities are better, but the concept of a job for life no longer exists. So, it's no surprise choosing a career path can feel daunting. The next generation is predicted to have more complex career paths, making it harder still to know what skills they will need to acquire. Technology is also changing the face of work at an increasingly rapid rate ? jobs that may exist now could be completely re-shaped in just a few years, adding increased complexity to an already taxing problem.

Of course, choosing a career is partly about knowing what you're good at, and finding roles that match your talents. But we believe it's also useful to have information about where the future opportunities lie ? to see what roles are actually out there, and what their prospects are looking into the future. This guide has been developed to help steer these complex decisions, and act as a starting point for further exploration into the kinds of jobs which are available, and the potential opportunities they can offer.

Who's it for?

This report is aimed at individuals who are supporting young people as they make choices about their future career journey. We also hope young people will read this report themselves and be excited and inspired by the range of careers available to them.

Keep reading:

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

? If you support young people:

? In year 9 who are starting to think about their career options

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

? In year 12/13 who are thinking about university, higher apprenticeships or a job.

Getting in

You will notice that many of the jobs featured are not `entrylevel' 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 qualification ? 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 first 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 faster rate. Based on current trends it will be very different in 2030 compared with what it looks like now.

While we can't predict the future, it seems increasingly likely that technology will pervade all aspects of the workplace. Arriving to work on your hoverboard may remain science fiction, but many workplaces are likely to become `virtual' with workers using technology to interact seamlessly from any location.

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

Alongside this we can see a clear trend towards individuals needing to take greater responsibility for acquiring and updating their skills. This will be essential if people are to progress in their work and meet their career aspirations. That's why building a solid foundation at an early stage is critical, and why it's vital that young people have the best understanding possible of the job market so that they can choose the right career pathway for them.

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How did we create the list of 40 top jobs?

Career choice is a personal thing. One person's dream job may well seem a nightmare to others. However, it's useful to know how jobs compare on things that matter.

To create our list we analysed the UK jobs market to identify top jobs based on future job opportunities, pay and business need, and from this list, then selected the top jobs in 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 grow in terms of the number of people employed, and which jobs have the greatest recruitment demand?

? Business need: Which jobs do employers say are difficult to fill because of lack of candidates with the right skills and experience?

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

What we know, and what we don't know!

Some of the information we have used is about where we think demand for jobs will be in the future ? the level of employment in a particular occupation, and how it is predicted to grow. Clearly, we don't pretend to be able to predict the future, but we can get an idea of longer-term job prospects based on past trends. We think this is a good basis for thinking about the future.

Just as important as the prospects of different sectors is the important day-to-day happiness and job satisfaction that working in a particular career brings to people. This includes the sense of reward people get from helping others as part of their job, and the sense of personal satisfaction people feel. This is very difficult to measure and so we haven't built it into our analysis, but we do discuss these factors in our job profiles and there are lots of resources available that can be used to explore these aspects of work, and how big a part they play in each of our chosen jobs.

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

What about new jobs?

In identifying our list we have focused on the prospects for today's jobs ? in occupations for which we have statistical data. But just as we can identify job titles today that didn't exist 10 years ago (such as offshore 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 (.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..uk.

What we can all see is that there is an evolution of existing jobs taking place ? new tasks, new knowledge and 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.

That's why, in each of our job profiles, 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 different careers can offer 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

With an increasing demand for workers, plenty of opportunities for progression and a job in which 96% said they feel their work makes a difference, frontline care has huge amounts to offer.

Life expectancy might be rising, but slower improvement in in-health ageing means the UK's elderly will need care for much longer periods of their life.

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

These pressures are creating a boom in demand for people in caring roles. The wider care industry already employs around 1.7 million people, but jobs in frontline care are set to see tremendous growth, and become a sector of increasing significance in the lives of many.

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

Though an occupation with clear challenges, work in care is highly rewarding. Caring is about wanting to get to know clients, being responsive to their needs and, for many, becoming like a trusted family member (especially for those who work as a personal assistant providing support to a single person). These are all skills that can't necessarily be studied for, so while there is a structured entry route (qualifications include Level 2 Diplomas in Health and Social Care, and Level 1 Preparing to Work in Social Care courses), a common way into careers in care is through volunteering.

Simply wanting to be with people, and having the right values, is probably the most important requirement employers want to see from new starters. Once they're in work, adult care workers 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 difference is crucial to a career in care, as jobs are often emotionally, rather than financially, rewarding. Pay is not high, but care careers offer security and opportunities to work flexibly; in fact the majority of workers in this sector work part time. And those that live in-house can benefit from substantially lower living costs.

While there are no specific minimum entry qualifications, this is a career with many development and training opportunities. Diplomas in Health and Social Care (at Levels 2 and 3) can take people to senior care worker level, and caring can be studied up to Level 5.

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

Skills for Care ? Think Care Careers National Careers Service



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