What does being a Model Shop Manager involve?

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  James Bailey Model Shop Manager   What I do I am the Model Shop Manager at LEGOLAND Dubai. How I got my job When I saw that this position was available, I was very excited, as I have been a fan of LEGO since my childhood. I sent off my CV and was happy to […]

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What’s it like to be a Social Media Customer Service Advisor?

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  Maisie Edwards E.ON Social Media Customer Service Advisor   What I do I work at E.ON, which is one of the UK’s leading power and gas companies. I help support our customers through social media channels such as Twitter and Facebook, with a range of queries about their gas and electricity accounts. I also get […]

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What does a Visual Effects Supervisor do?

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  Christian Manz  Visual Effects   What I do I’m a creative director and visual effects supervisor at a company called Framestore. I recently worked on the movie Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. My job sees me work with the director and all of the departments to help create the story and work out […]

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What does an RSPB Mull Officer do?

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  Dave Sexton RSPB Mull Officer   What I do I am the Mull Officer for the RSPB on the beautiful Isle of Mull on Scotland’s wild west coast. I monitor scarce and threatened birds like white-tailed (sea) and golden eagles and corncrakes. I also help visitors to watch the eagles and other Mull wildlife […]

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What is it like to be a Koala Keeper?

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  Lorna Hughes Koala Keeper   What I do I am a koala keeper at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo. I am the Team Leader for Primates, Hoofstock and Koalas, so I am responsible for the care of all of the animals in these sections, as well as all of the zookeepers! How I got my job […]

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What does a Program Manager do?

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  Jennifer Holland Program Manager at Google   What I do As a program manager for Google, I’m responsible for overseeing the creation of educational apps such as Google Expeditions and Google Classroom. That means I’m involved in developing and delivering programmes like the Google Expeditions Pioneer Programme, which has been taking young pupils on […]

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What does a Creative Director do?

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  Kris Turvey Creative Director at Kuato Studios   What I do I’m the creative director at Kuato Studios, the maker of hit games like Code Warriors, Dino Tales, Safari Tales and, more recently, Noddy Toyland Detective – Let’s Investigate! Primarily I’m responsible for the creative quality of the game, which covers gameplay, graphical style, […]

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What does a Sustainability Manager do?

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  Dr Susie Tomson Sustainability Manager   What I do I am a Sustainability Manager for a professional sports team called Land Rover BAR – the British Challenger for the 35th America’s Cup. My role is to identify our environmental impact and find ways to minimise it. Sustainability is about understanding our environment and reducing […]

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What does an RSPB Programme Manager do?

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  Oli Yates RSPB Programme Manager   What I do I work for the RSPB. I’m the programme manager for the Albatross Task Force. This is a team of conservationists who work at sea in southern Africa and South America to prevent seabirds being killed accidentally during fishing operations. Albatrosses are long-lived seabirds that have […]

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What does a Den Builder do?

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Jack Wood Den Builder   What I do I’m a ‘den master’ at Center Parcs, which is as cool as it sounds. I teach children and families how to build and decorate the best den possible in the middle of a forest! How I got my job I’m training at university to become a sports […]

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What is it like to be an Analysis and Performance Manager?

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  Ashley Auger British Transport Police   What I do I’m an Analysis and Performance Manager for British Transport Police (BTP), which is responsible for policing the rail, tube and tram network across England, Scotland and Wales. It’s my job to make sure transport is as safe as possible. How I got my job I […]

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What does a Costume designer do?

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  Deborah Cook Costume designer What I do I am the puppet costume designer at LAIKA and I recently worked on Kubo And The Two Strings. How I got my job I trained at Saint Martins College of Arts and Design in London. It was a perfect environment for me – so many fabrics! I […]

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