Sebastien Foucan Freerunner What I do I’m a Freerunning Coach and an Inspirational Speaker. Freerunning is a type of acrobatics, which encourages participants to use their environment to perform. It’s great for everyone, of all abilities. Freerunning is a discipline that started as child’s play and continues as child’s play! Young children know […]
Joe Francis (aged 15 at the time of this interview) Mini Moto Racer What I do I’m a student, but I also race a Honda Motor 3 in the Monster Energy Moto Star British Superbike Championship and compete in different motorcycling competitions. How I got my job I went to watch a friend riding […]
Chris Musangi Architect What I do I am an architect, which means I help to design and construct buildings. I have worked on many interesting projects in the USA, the UK and abroad, and I am currently working on two high-end residential projects in the Cotswolds and Montenegro. Before these projects, I was […]
Andy Walker Attractions Manager What I do I am the Attractions Manager at Thorpe Park, which means I look after the operation of the Park’s rides and attractions as well as the planning and operation of the entertainment in the park and our new on-site accommodation, The Crash Pad. How I got my […]
Julie Tottaman Animal Trainer I recently visited the Harry Potter Studios during the animal actors week. I was very privileged to meet Julie Tottaman, who with her team trained all the animals and birds that took part in all the Harry Potter films. I was able to ask her some questions about her job… […]
Greg Montgomery Videogame Developer What I do I am TechMonkey at MiniMonos. I have the stunning job of bringing virtual monkeys to life on a fun island in the heart of the Bermuda triangle. I get to run a hugely creative team and code games. How I got my job I love challenges, […]
Richard Watson Landscape Manager What I do I oversee Center Parcs’ forest strategy to maintain and enhance wildlife and habitats at all four Center Parcs villages in the UK. Some of my work is office-based, making sure things like roads, footpaths and walkways are maintained or rebuilt accordingly. I also work closely with […]
John Wardley Ride Consultant What I do I’m a ride consultant for some of the biggest theme parks in the UK. I have designed some of the world’s most famous rollercoasters, including Nemesis and Oblivion. This is a very exciting time for me because I am working on a new rollercoaster, which will […]
Bob Streatfeild Woburn Safari Park Ranger What I do I work as a ranger at Woburn Safari Park, which means I look after the animals in the park and teach our visiting public all about them. I’m also in charge of our special VIP Experiences department, for visitors who want a unique behind-the-scenes […]
Harrison Finch BAE Systems Apprentice What I do I’m an apprentice at BAE Systems’ Portsmouth naval base site. I’m currently on my first six-month placement and I think that I would like to work as a mechanical engineer on lots of different ships when I complete my apprenticeship, although I still have a couple […]
Jim Parkyn Model Maker What I do I am a model maker at Aardman, so it’s my job to make the puppets that you see on screen. I get to make everything from sheep to pirates, Wallace and Gromit, and even talking fish! I also get to travel around the country running model-making […]
Russell James Family Historian What I do I spend part of my time working as a family historian for the website ancestry.co.uk, helping people build their family trees. I also act as a copywriter and copy editor for the website, producing all kinds of different material. How I got my job I always […]
