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A website manager is
responsible for making
sure the company's
website is functional,
accurate, visually
appealing and up to date
Data analyst
Identifying trends, creating statistical models,
collecting and evaluating information and presenting
results are the main aspects of this role.
What skills and qualifications do I need? Good
maths knowledge and analytical thinking skills are
vital. You can get into the role through an employer
training scheme or a university degree in statistics,
maths, economics or psychology (other subjects may be
acceptable). Some university courses offer an industrial
placement. If you have a good degree, you can apply to
join the Government Statistical Service as a trainee.
How much can I earn? Salaries start at
£46,800, rising to over £56,000.

Digital imaging specialist
These specialists - based in a studio or photo
lab - will resize and edit digital images to a
client's specification, usually preparing them
for publication in print or on the web.
What skills and qualifications do I need? You
usually don't need to be a graduate but relevant
qualifications at HND or NVQ level may be helpful
- you can study subjects like photography and digital
media. You'll almost certainly need a high level of skill
in Adobe applications like Photoshop and Illustrator,
but you'll often receive training on the job.
How much can I earn? Expect to start on
between £14,000 and £18,000; experienced
specialists can earn £35,000.

Clinical photographer
Working with doctors, clinical photographers produce images
and videos for use in medical care, education and research. They
might take photos in wards or record surgical procedures, and are
usually required to edit images to create teaching materials.
What skills and qualifications do I need? A degree in photography is
normally required, and you'll then receive training in the relevant techniques
and software in your first
post. Previous experience of
imaging software helps.
Find out more
How much can I earn? In the
* National Union of Journalists
NHS clinical photographers
nuj.org.uk
generally start on Band 5
* Royal Statistical Society
(£24,670 to £30,742) but many
statslife.org.uk/careers
are self-employed, so the more
* Women in Tech
experienced and skilled you are,
womenintech.co.uk
the more you're likely to earn.

"I love to
solve complex
problems"
Julija Hansen is a data
engineer at Moneysupermarket
"My degree is in pharmaceutical science,
with no connection to tech or digital! After
graduating, I worked a variety of jobs trying
to figure out what I enjoyed doing and
decided to enrol on an evening Structured
Query Language (SQL) course, which was the
beginning of my path of getting into tech.
"I was attracted to MSM because of
the emphasis they place on learning and
development, as well as the inclusive culture.
My current role involves tasks ranging from
supplying data to the data science teams,
building the infrastructure of our Google
cloud platform to developing an automated
testing framework for data pipelines.
"Some of the best things about
my job are being able to work with a
variety of technologies and collaborate
with colleagues across the business to
solve complex problems together."

"We generate
edutainment
for consumers"
Theo Georghiades is
general manager for electronic
imaging at Fujifilm UK
"I studied photography at university and
was keen to work in the photographic
industry after graduating; Fujifilm is a
major imaging brand so I applied to work
there as a customer service assistant role.
I've had several roles in the company
since; in my current role I lead the
growth of the next generation of digital
cameras and introducing new consumer
experiences to the UK in our new London
concept store, House of Photography. The
world of photography is very different
now from how it was 20 years ago,
so digital marketing and engagement
is important - the business is about
generating 'edutainment' to consumers.
"The best thing about my role is the
amount of autonomy we have. Fujifilm
encourages staff to be vocal and share
ideas on how to take the business forward.
I also love the family atmosphere we have
here - the bond with staff is unique."

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