AI Risk by Category
How AI is affecting different industries. Browse jobs by sector to understand risk levels across your field.
Administration & Office
Avg. risk: 69%Data Entry Clerk
Enters, updates, and maintains data in computer systems and databases. Verifies accuracy of data and corrects errors.
Receptionist
Greets visitors, answers phone calls, schedules appointments, manages front desk operations, and handles basic data entry and correspondence.
Civil Servant (Administrative)
Processes applications, manages public records, handles citizen enquiries, and implements government policy in administrative roles across the civil service.
NHS Administrator / Medical Secretary
Manages patient records, schedules appointments, processes referrals, handles correspondence, and supports clinical teams in NHS or healthcare settings.
Office Manager / Administrator
Coordinates office operations, manages schedules, handles correspondence, oversees supplies, and ensures smooth daily running of a workplace.
Project Manager
Plans, executes, and oversees projects from inception to completion. Manages timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
Creative & Design
Avg. risk: 64%Copywriter / Content Writer
Creates written content for websites, marketing materials, advertisements, blogs, and social media. Researches topics and adapts tone for different audiences.
Graphic Designer
Creates visual content for print and digital media including logos, branding, marketing materials, websites, and social media graphics.
Photographer
Captures images for commercial, editorial, events, portraits, and artistic purposes using professional camera equipment and editing software.
Architect
Designs buildings and structures, creates technical drawings and 3D models, manages planning applications, and oversees construction to ensure design intent is delivered.
Finance & Accounting
Avg. risk: 64%Bookkeeper
Records financial transactions, maintains ledgers, reconciles accounts, and produces financial reports for small to medium businesses.
Bank Teller / Cashier
Processes customer transactions including deposits, withdrawals, and payments. Handles account enquiries and promotes banking products.
Tax Preparer / Tax Adviser
Prepares and files tax returns for individuals and businesses. Advises on tax deductions, credits, and compliance with HMRC or IRS regulations.
Stockbroker / Equity Trader
Buys and sells stocks, bonds, and other securities on behalf of clients. Provides investment advice and manages client portfolios based on market analysis.
Insurance Underwriter
Evaluates insurance applications, assesses risk, determines coverage terms, and sets premiums based on analysis of applicant data.
Insurance Claims Adjuster
Investigates insurance claims, assesses damage, determines coverage, and negotiates settlements. Reviews policy terms and prepares reports.
Real Estate Appraiser / Surveyor
Assesses the value of residential and commercial properties for sales, mortgages, taxation, and insurance purposes. Conducts site inspections and analyses market data.
Accountant
Prepares financial statements, ensures tax compliance, advises on financial planning, and audits financial records for businesses and individuals.
Financial Analyst
Analyses financial data, builds models, creates reports, and provides investment or business recommendations based on quantitative analysis.
Mortgage Broker / Adviser
Helps clients find and secure mortgage products by assessing their financial situation, comparing deals across lenders, and guiding them through the application process.
Actuary
Uses mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess risk and uncertainty, primarily for insurance companies, pension funds, and financial institutions.
Compliance Officer
Ensures organisations comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Develops compliance programmes, conducts audits, monitors regulatory changes, and provides training.
Investment Banker
Advises corporations, governments, and institutions on mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, and financial restructuring. Builds financial models and manages deal execution.
Management Consultant
Advises organisations on strategy, operations, technology, and transformation. Analyses business problems, develops solutions, and helps implement change across industries.
Wealth Manager / Financial Planner
Provides comprehensive financial advice to high-net-worth individuals covering investments, tax planning, retirement, estate planning, and insurance.
Healthcare
Avg. risk: 21%Radiologist
Interprets medical images (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds) to diagnose diseases and injuries. Consults with referring physicians and performs image-guided procedures.
Pharmacy Technician
Assists pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and providing customer service in retail or hospital pharmacy settings.
Radiographer
Operates imaging equipment (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound) to produce diagnostic images. Diagnostic radiographers create images; therapeutic radiographers deliver radiation treatment for cancer.
Pharmacist
Dispenses prescription medications, provides advice on safe drug use, manages drug interactions, and delivers clinical services including vaccinations and health checks.
Optometrist
Examines eyes for vision defects and diseases, prescribes corrective lenses, and detects conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetes through eye examinations.
Dentist
Diagnoses and treats diseases and conditions of the teeth and gums. Performs fillings, extractions, root canals, and cosmetic procedures. Educates patients on oral hygiene.
Doctor (General Practitioner / Physician)
Diagnoses and treats illnesses, prescribes medications, orders tests, performs examinations, and provides holistic patient care across a wide range of medical conditions.
Veterinarian
Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries in animals. Performs surgeries, prescribes medication, vaccinates, and advises owners on animal health and nutrition.
Nurse (Registered)
Provides direct patient care, administers medications, monitors vital signs, coordinates with doctors, and supports patients through treatment and recovery.
Personal Trainer / Fitness Coach
Designs and delivers personalised exercise programmes. Motivates clients, corrects form, tracks progress, and provides nutrition guidance for health and fitness goals.
Speech and Language Therapist
Assesses and treats speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Works in NHS, schools, and private practice.
Physiotherapist
Helps patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve mobility through physical exercises, manual therapy, and rehabilitation programmes.
Social Worker
Supports vulnerable individuals and families through assessment, intervention, advocacy, and safeguarding. Works with children, adults, and communities.
Occupational Therapist
Helps people of all ages overcome physical, mental, or social challenges to perform everyday activities. Designs rehabilitation programmes and adapts environments for independence.
Dental Hygienist
Cleans teeth, removes plaque and tartar, applies preventive treatments, takes dental X-rays, and educates patients on oral hygiene practices.
Mental Health Counsellor / Therapist
Provides therapeutic support for mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship problems. Uses evidence-based techniques to help clients.
Care Assistant / Home Carer
Provides personal care, medication support, and companionship to elderly or disabled individuals in their homes or care settings.
Midwife
Provides care and support to women during pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period. Monitors mother and baby health, manages normal births, and identifies complications.
Mental Health Nurse
Provides specialist nursing care for patients with mental health conditions. Builds therapeutic relationships, manages crisis situations, administers medication, and supports recovery.
IT & Software
Avg. risk: 33%Software Developer / Programmer
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications. Writes code, fixes bugs, and collaborates with teams to build digital products.
Business Analyst
Bridges the gap between business needs and technology solutions. Gathers requirements, maps processes, analyses data, and helps organisations improve efficiency through technology.
Data Analyst
Collects, processes, and analyses data to help organisations make informed decisions. Creates dashboards, reports, and data visualisations.
Web Developer
Builds and maintains websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related technologies. Creates responsive layouts, implements designs, and ensures cross-browser compatibility.
Prompt Engineer
Designs, tests, and optimises prompts for AI language models to produce desired outputs. Develops prompt templates, evaluation frameworks, and integration strategies.
UX Designer
Designs user experiences for digital products. Conducts user research, creates wireframes and prototypes, and ensures products are intuitive and accessible.
Product Manager
Defines product strategy, prioritises features, works with engineering and design teams, and ensures products meet market needs and business goals.
AI Implementation Consultant
Helps organisations adopt AI technologies by assessing needs, designing solutions, managing change, and overseeing deployment of AI systems across business functions.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Protects computer systems and networks from cyber threats. Monitors security systems, investigates breaches, and implements protective measures.
AI / Machine Learning Engineer
Designs, builds, and deploys AI and machine learning systems. Develops models, processes data, and creates AI-powered features for products and services.
Legal
Avg. risk: 46%Conveyancer
Handles the legal aspects of buying and selling property, including title searches, contract preparation, and managing the transfer of ownership between parties.
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Supports solicitors and barristers by researching case law, drafting documents, managing files, and preparing for hearings and trials.
Patent Attorney
Drafts and prosecutes patent applications, provides advice on intellectual property protection, and manages patent portfolios for inventors and businesses.
Solicitor / Lawyer
Provides legal advice, drafts contracts and legal documents, represents clients in negotiations and some court proceedings, and ensures regulatory compliance.
Barrister
Represents clients in court, drafts legal opinions, and provides specialist legal advice. Barristers are self-employed advocates who receive instructions from solicitors or directly from the public.
AI Ethics Officer
Develops and enforces ethical guidelines for AI systems. Conducts bias audits, ensures regulatory compliance, designs governance frameworks, and advises on responsible AI deployment.
Marketing & Sales
Avg. risk: 53%Telemarketer
Makes outbound calls to potential customers to sell products or services, or to solicit donations.
Estate Agent / Real Estate Agent
Helps clients buy, sell, and rent properties. Conducts viewings, negotiates deals, and manages the transaction process.
Marketing Coordinator
Supports marketing campaigns by managing social media, coordinating events, creating content, running email campaigns, and tracking analytics.
Marketing Manager
Develops and implements marketing strategies, manages campaigns across channels, analyses performance data, and leads marketing teams.
Public Relations Manager
Manages an organisation's public image and media relationships. Develops communication strategies, handles press enquiries, manages crises, and builds brand reputation.
Sales Representative (B2B)
Sells products or services to businesses. Builds client relationships, conducts product demos, negotiates contracts, and meets revenue targets.
Education
Avg. risk: 33%Librarian
Manages library collections, helps users find information, organises knowledge resources, and develops reading and digital literacy programmes for communities.
Teacher (Secondary School)
Plans and delivers lessons, assesses student progress, manages classroom behaviour, and supports student development across academic subjects.
University Lecturer
Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students, conducts academic research, publishes scholarly work, and supervises dissertations at higher education institutions.
Teaching Assistant
Supports classroom teachers by helping students with learning activities, managing behaviour, preparing resources, and providing one-to-one or small group support.
Trades & Manual
Avg. risk: 5%Electrician
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial settings. Ensures compliance with safety regulations.
Plumber
Installs, repairs, and maintains water supply, heating systems, and drainage in residential and commercial buildings.
Carpenter / Joiner
Constructs, installs, and repairs structures and fittings made from wood and other materials. Works on building sites, in workshops, or in clients' homes.
HVAC Technician
Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Renewable Energy Technician
Installs, maintains, and repairs solar panels, wind turbines, battery storage systems, and other renewable energy equipment.
Transport & Logistics
Avg. risk: 49%Warehouse Operative
Picks, packs, and dispatches goods in warehouse facilities. Operates equipment, manages stock, and ensures order accuracy.
Truck Driver / HGV Driver
Operates heavy goods vehicles to transport freight across local, regional, or national routes. Manages loading, route planning, and vehicle safety checks.
Lorry Driver / Truck Driver
Drives heavy goods vehicles to transport goods across local, regional, and long-distance routes. Manages deliveries, loading, and vehicle maintenance checks.
Delivery Driver
Delivers packages, parcels, and goods to homes and businesses. Plans routes, handles customer interactions, and manages time-sensitive deliveries.
Customer Service
Avg. risk: 80%Media & Communications
Avg. risk: 72%Translator / Interpreter
Converts written or spoken content from one language to another, maintaining meaning, tone, and cultural nuances.
Proofreader / Copy Editor
Reviews written content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style errors. Ensures consistency and clarity across documents, articles, and publications.
Journalist / Reporter
Researches, writes, and publishes news stories across print, digital, broadcast, and online media. Investigates events and interviews sources.
HR & Recruitment
Avg. risk: 56%HR Administrator
Manages employee records, processes payroll queries, handles onboarding paperwork, and supports HR policy implementation.
Recruitment Consultant
Sources, screens, and places candidates for job vacancies. Manages relationships with both clients and candidates throughout the hiring process.
HR Manager
Oversees human resources functions including employee relations, performance management, policy development, and organisational culture. Manages HR teams and advises senior leadership.
Retail & Hospitality
Avg. risk: 59%Travel Agent
Advises clients on travel destinations, books flights, hotels, and holiday packages. Handles itinerary changes and resolves travel issues.
Retail Cashier / Checkout Operator
Processes customer purchases at point-of-sale terminals. Handles cash, card payments, and customer queries at the checkout.
Chef / Head Chef
Plans menus, prepares and cooks food, manages kitchen staff, controls food costs, and ensures hygiene standards. Creates new dishes and maintains quality consistency.
Emergency Services
Avg. risk: 15%Security Guard
Protects premises, monitors CCTV, controls access, patrols sites, and responds to security incidents and emergencies.
Police Officer
Maintains law and order, prevents and investigates crime, responds to emergencies, and protects the public. Patrols communities, makes arrests, and gathers evidence.
Firefighter
Responds to fires, road traffic accidents, floods, and other emergencies. Rescues people from dangerous situations, operates specialist equipment, and conducts fire safety inspections.
Paramedic
Responds to emergency calls, provides pre-hospital medical care, stabilises patients, and transports them to hospital. Makes critical clinical decisions under extreme pressure.
Engineering & Construction
Avg. risk: 22%Civil Engineer
Designs, builds, and maintains infrastructure including roads, bridges, dams, and buildings. Manages construction projects, conducts site inspections, and ensures structural safety.
Town Planner
Plans and manages the use and development of land and buildings. Assesses planning applications, develops local plans, and balances community needs with development pressure.
Surveyor (Chartered)
Assesses the value, condition, and potential of land and buildings. Chartered surveyors work across residential, commercial, and rural property, providing valuations, condition reports, and development advice.
Construction Manager
Plans, coordinates, and oversees construction projects from start to finish. Manages budgets, schedules, subcontractors, health and safety, and quality standards.
Robotics Technician
Builds, programmes, maintains, and repairs robotic systems used in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and other industries.