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A professional association (also called a professional body, professional institute, professional organisation, or professional society) is a non-profit organisation seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of the individuals engaged in that profession and the public interest.
You will find more than 270 UK professional associations listed here. If you are interested in a particular sector check out the associations that represent the professions by choosing that sector in the drop-down box below. For information and guidance on each of the sectors click on the Sector Summaries.
Use this Profession Finder to identify the Professional Body relevant to your area of interest. Either enter a phrase in the "keyword" search field or select the sector from the drop-down list.
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Whatever stage you are at in your finance career, AAT can help. Over 30,000 people complete AAT qualifications each year knowing it will give them the practical work-ready skills to do a wide range of accounting and finance jobs.
Website: http://www.aat.org.uk
Website: http://www.aat.org.uk
Qualifications and Training
AAT is the UK’s leading qualification and professional membership body for accounting staff with around 125,000 members in more than 90 countries. If you are looking for a career in finance then AAT could be for you. Perhaps you’re already working in finance but don’t have a qualification and want to build your skills? Or maybe you’re thinking of changing careers or returning to work after a break? AAT can help progress your career with over 70% of members claiming the AAT qualification has increased their earning potential.
Career Resources
The AAT job site is a one-stop shop for the very best accountancy and finance career opportunities. Whether you're just starting your professional journey, or have been working and studying for years, we'll help you find the job that's just right for you. With an extensive library of articles and interviews, aat-jobs.co.uk provides everything you ever wanted to know about making the most of your career.
Type of Roles and Salaries
Every organisation needs someone to manage its money and AAT members work in a range of accounting and finance roles - from accounts assistants to financial controllers in companies large and small. Some members also choose to work for themselves and are licensed by AAT to offer professional accountancy and taxation services to businesses and the public. Salaries vary according to job role, sector and geographical location.
As the UK's professional educational institute, we provide a vast array of online tutor-supported professional development courses, membership packages and accreditation for teaching institutions around the world. Our affordable courses are created by leading international experts and range in level from GCSE to Master’s equivalent. Head to our website now to find out how we can help boost your career.
Website: http://www.collegeofteachers.ac.uk
Website: http://www.collegeofteachers.ac.uk
Qualifications and Training
The College of Teachers is the premium education expert offering bespoke online courses in professional development for anyone involved in imparting knowledge and advice, including teaching professionals, governors, social workers, youth workers, industry trainers and GPs. We will help you to advance your own professional development, gain an internationally recognised qualification and ensure both you and your institution deliver the best possible standards of teaching to your students and learners.
Career Resources
The College offers affordable specialist professional development courses that cover a wide range of subjects, including improving classroom communication, special educational needs training and courses for developing leadership skills, to name but a few. Thousands of people from across the globe undertake our courses every year. The College can also provide a professional and staff development solution for your whole institution through our CPD Leadership scheme.
Type of Roles and Salaries
Individual membership options to The College of Teachers are open to anyone involved in the teaching profession. Becoming a Member will provide you with a range of resources and enable access to a range of qualifications to support your learning and professional development. Institutional Membership is also available. Successful completion of our professional development courses can lead to increased salaries and additional career opportunities.
The ICAEW is a professional membership organisation that promotes, supports and regulates over 140,000 members around the world. Their chartered accountant qualification, the ACA, is one of the most advanced learning and professional development programmes available.
Website: http://careers.icaew.com/
Recruitment link: http://careers.icaew.com/
Website: http://careers.icaew.com/
Recruitment link: http://careers.icaew.com/
Qualifications and Training
To become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant, you need to complete the ACA qualification, which is a great opportunity to learn while in full-time employment. It will challenge you on a day to day basis, as well as give you early responsibility, and opportunities to work internationally. The knowledge, skills and experience you gain through ACA training ensures you’ll have a highly rewarding career.
There are various routes to becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant from school leaver programmes, university partnership programmes to the AAT-ACA fast track route. You could also study the Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB). CFAB is a flexible qualification from ICAEW which provides the key elements of accounting, finance and business.
Career Resources
There is a wealth of resources to support students’ career development on our careers website. As well as a comprehensive list of training vacancies, there is advice about getting a job and resources to help build the skills essential to career progression. ACA students automatically become part of their local ICAEW student society or network. The societies offer exam revision and career development programmes as well as the opportunity to network with other ACA students.
Type of Roles and Salaries
Competitive salaries, international travel and a choice of exciting careers are just some of the rewards on offer to ICAEW Chartered Accountants. The opportunities are endless and salaries are highly competitive. You can train for the ACA qualification in any sector, and on qualification you will be a highly sought-after professional. To find out more about the variety of roles available and explore some real life examples visit our careers website
Featured Associations
Association of International Accountants
AIA is an international professional body for accountants and auditors.
AIA is an international professional body for accountants and auditors.
AIA is an international professional body for accountants, operating in over 85 countries worldwide. The broad scope of the AIA qualification will equip you for a successful career in all areas of accountancy and finance; keeping your options open, until you decide to specialise.
Website: http://www.aiaworldwide.com
Recruitment link: http://www.aiaworldwide.com
Website: http://www.aiaworldwide.com
Recruitment link: http://www.aiaworldwide.com
Chartered Institute of Building
Represents for the public benefit the most diverse set of professionals in the construction industry
Represents for the public benefit the most diverse set of professionals in the construction industry
The CIOB represents for the public benefit the most diverse set of professionals in the construction industry. Our members are construction professionals with a commitment to achieving and maintaining the highest possible standards.
CIOB membership is for people who are serious about their career, have international ambitions and are committed to developing their skills and expertise.
Website: http://www.ciob.org
Website: http://www.ciob.org
Qualifications and Training
The CIOB’s qualifications are the gold standard for professionals in construction management worldwide.
Chartered Member status and the designations MCIOB and FCIOB are respected internationally as the mark of true construction professionalism. Through our accreditation of education and training courses, countless individuals have experienced, and continue to experience a rewarding career in the built environment.
Our framework of education requirements reflects the needs of a progressive industry, and our inclusive approach recognises and qualifies members from a broad range of backgrounds. This helps to ensure that significant career development opportunities are available for anyone working in the built environment.
Career Resources
Through a partnership that was established in 1994, Hays Construction offers CIOB members a priority service to help you find the right construction job and access to the latest advice to ensure you reach your potential.
CIOB members benefit from a national network of over 80 offices across the UK, an international presence in over 27 countries and an unrivalled database of construction jobs with the industry's top employers.
Type of Roles and Salaries
The built environment offers diverse career and work opportunities. These can be from utilising the latest technology to create sustainable buildings; how to preserve historic buildings for future generations; planning and implementing reconstruction projects after natural disatsers like earthquakes, to planning new roads to help people get from A to B more efficiently.
There are a wide-range of roles within the construction industry including architects, engineers, surveyors, site managers, projects managers and planners.
The professional body for all branches of building services engineering, creating sustainable environments: systems for heating, lighting, ventilation, water and energy . As a Licensed Institution of the Engineering Council, CIBSE can help you achieve Technician, Incorporated and Chartered status. There's a shortage of building services engineers, so expect rapid advancement your career.
Website: http://www.cibse.org
Recruitment link: http://jobs.cibsejournal.com
Website: http://www.cibse.org
Recruitment link: http://jobs.cibsejournal.com
CIPD is the world’s largest Chartered HR and development professional body with over 135,000 members, across 120 countries. Our aim is to drive sustained organisation performance through HR, shaping thinking, leading practice and setting global standards within the profession.
Website: http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-careers
Recruitment link: http://hr-jobs.peoplemanagement.co.uk
Website: http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-careers
Recruitment link: http://hr-jobs.peoplemanagement.co.uk
ICA is a professional organisation dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in compliance, anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention. ICA certificate and diploma programmes are a benchmark of competence and excellence. The qualifications are awarded in association with Manchester Business School.
Website: http://www.int-comp.org/certificates-diplomas
Recruitment link: http://www.int-comp.org/ViewJobs
Website: http://www.int-comp.org/certificates-diplomas
Recruitment link: http://www.int-comp.org/ViewJobs
MRS is a vibrant and respected community of professionals who have considerable pride in their heritage and great hope for the future. MRS endeavours to help young professionals and graduates join this community and build a rewarding career in Research.
Website: http://www.mrs.org.uk
Recruitment link: http://www.researchjobfinder.com/
Website: http://www.mrs.org.uk
Recruitment link: http://www.researchjobfinder.com/
The Society and College of Radiographers is the professional body and trade union for the non medical workforce in Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy services. We set professional standards and lead policy and practice development in these essential health specialities.
Website: http://www.sor.org
Website: http://www.sor.org
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