Sector information
Find out about the many different sectors and jobs you might work in.
A sector is a broad grouping of industries and organisations in a similar type of work. Some jobs, or roles, are specific to a particular sector but many roles exist across most sectors. For example, you could be an accountant working in life sciences - or in publishing. Knowing about your sector as well as your role is key to career success.
Education, Health care and Social care
Includes teaching, sport, medicine as 2nd degree, global and public health, psychology, and social work.
Charities and International Development
Includes working in charities and the third sector, and international development
Government, Social Research and Public Protection
Includes policy work, central and local government, Civil Service, intelligence services, police and more.
Finance, Management and Legal Services
This broad group includes law, finance, consultancy, translation, HR, retail and logistics.
Life Sciences, Pharma and Chemistry
Includes roles in the thriving pharmaceuticals sector, and science communication.
Tech, Data, Engineering and Physical Sciences
Includes data, engineering, renewables, food and drink and roles in the space sector.
Sustainability & the environment
Support sustainability and protect the environment. Includes climate action, environmental consultancy, ecology, veterinary and agriculture.
Creative, Culture and Media
Includes publishing, journalism, museums and libraries, advertising, marketing and public relations (PR), music, fashion and the creative arts.