Will AI replace Conservation professionals?

Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 141 official task statements scored for Conservation professionals (United Kingdom, SOC 2151), 27% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 42 out of 100 (range 36–49, band: partial). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.

Which tasks in “Conservation professionals” can AI already do?

The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Promote the countryside on social media” (100/100, very high); “Keep up to date with developments in the field and with historical research into topics related to the attraction” (100/100, very high); “Enter environmental data into decision tools to identify analyses or techniques” (93/100, very high). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.

Which tasks in “Conservation professionals” stay human?

About 52% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Conduct on-site field work including interviewing individuals, inspecting and identifying artefacts, taking notes, viewing sites and collections, and repaint…” (0/100, minimal); “Create and maintain natural habitats to support biodiversity and ecological research” (0/100, minimal); “Carry out field surveys to collect data on organism numbers and distribution for databases like the NBN” (0/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.

What should someone working in “Conservation professionals” do about AI?

Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 27% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 52% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.

How is the AI exposure score for Conservation professionals calculated?

Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 141 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

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Conservation professionals

planning projects to preserve cultural heritage and historical sites, carrying out the classification of organisms and conducting studies on various land uses to inform corrective action plans. If that's your week, this page is about your job.

The honest answer

AI is already taking a real slice of the routine work here: responding to public enquiries. That is a slice of tasks, not of you.

Your move: what you can actually do about this ↓

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 27%
changing shape: 20%
staying human: 52%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

Whole-job exposure score 42 out of 100 (36–49 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, across 141 scored tasks. The number is the support for the sentence above it, not a headline about anyone’s future.

How we know this

What is measured: Every published task statement for conservation professionals is rated on five dimensions: can a model produce the output, does the work need a body in a room, does it need a legally accountable person, does it depend on a person being trusted in the moment, and how much data exists. A published formula turns those five ratings into the score; the model never writes the number.

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-04. Read the full method.

That slice is not coming back; the core of the job, supervising, managing and supporting both volunteers and paid staff, stays yours. The tools change, the responsibility doesn't.

Your week, as this page understands it

Conservation professionals are responsible for ensuring that landscapes, habitats and species are protected and enhanced via appropriate management and conservation. They promote public understanding and awareness of the natural environment and help to develop and implement appropriate policies to achieve these objectives. The job title says “conservation professionals”. The real job is the part underneath: supervising, managing and supporting both volunteers and paid staff. That is the thing someone has to be right about.

The exposed part of this job is specific, and we won’t pretend it is coming back. But conservation professionals is not one task. It is 141 scored ones, and they are nowhere near equally exposed. The most durable of them, on this evidence, is supervising, managing and supporting both volunteers and paid staff, and the ledger below shows exactly why.

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 27%
changing shape: 20%
staying human: 52%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

How we know this

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-04. Read the full method.

Your job, task by task

These are the official task statements for this occupation, in plain English, sorted by what the evidence says is happening to each one. The official wording sits under every line so you can check the rewrite against it.

One task scored differently between repeat runs, so its range on this page is wider. We would rather show the wobble than hide it.
46 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Shifting to AI

40 tasks

Tasks today’s tools can already do most of. This is the part we will not soften: where these rows are the bulk of your week, the week changes.

Responding to public enquiries
This is reading one thing and writing another: public enquiries in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2151/01, 2151/03
Source: “Respond to public enquiries.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Answering common public questions is documented work already handled by automated services.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning projects to preserve cultural heritage and historical sites
This is reading one thing and writing another: projects in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 90 · 2151/03
Source: “Plan projects to preserve cultural heritage and historical sites.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Project plans and schedules are structured documents software drafts well from the brief.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Analysing data on plants, animals and environmental conditions
This is reading one thing and writing another: data in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2151/02
Source: “Analyse data on plants, animals and environmental conditions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Analysing biological and environmental datasets is a core strength of current software.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Reviewing and monitoring work to ensure it meets technical standards
This is reading one thing and writing another: work in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2151/03
Source: “Review and monitor work to ensure it meets technical standards.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Checking work against written technical standards is exactly the kind of comparison software does thoroughly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Changing shape

30 tasks

Tasks where the machine takes the producing and a person keeps the checking, the deciding, or the answering-for-it. For most jobs this is the biggest group, and it is where "transformation, not termination" is literally visible.

Assisting with casework for National Nature Reserves
The software now makes the first pass at casework, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 90 · 2151/01
Source: “Assist with casework for National Nature Reserves (NNRs) to ensure their protection.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 49 out of 100 (42–56 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Casework for nature reserves is largely reading, checking and writing files, though the final position is signed off by the responsible body.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Preparing environmental impact statements, reports and presentations for regulatory bodies
The software now makes the first pass at environmental impact statements, reports and presentations, but someone has to be answerable for the result, and it cannot be the software. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 2151/01
Source: “Prepare environmental impact statements, reports, and presentations for regulatory bodies.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Writing the statement is document work, but a competent expert has to stand behind what it says to the regulator.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Investigating how various species adapt to changed environmental conditions
The software now makes the first pass at how various species adapt, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 2151/02
Source: “Investigate how various species adapt to changed environmental conditions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reviewing how species respond to changing conditions is literature and data work software handles well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Staying human

71 tasks

Tasks that stay with a person, because they happen in the physical world, because the rules need someone accountable, or because the value is that a specific person does them.

Promoting awareness of ecological issues in local communities
This work happens in the physical world: awareness of ecological issues, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 2151/01, 2151/02
Source: “Promote awareness of ecological issues in local communities.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Raising awareness locally means turning up and talking to people, though the materials can be prepared.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Supervising, managing and supporting both volunteers and paid staff
The value here is that a specific person handles both volunteers and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 2151/01, 2151/03
Source: “Supervise, manage, and support both volunteers and paid staff.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (9–17 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Supervising and supporting staff and volunteers rests on a working relationship with each person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Providing advice and consultation
The value here is that a specific person handles advice and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 75 · 2151/01, 2151/03
Source: “Provide advice and consultation to residents, landowners, councils, and other bodies.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (19–33 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Advising residents and landowners means persuading people about their own land, face to face.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

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Promoting the countryside on social media
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: the countryside in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2151/01
Source: “Promote the countryside on social media.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 100 out of 100 (96–100 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing and scheduling social posts is one of the things software does most reliably.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Keeping up to date with developments in the field and with historical research into topics related to the attraction
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: to date in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2151/03
Source: “Keep up to date with developments in the field and with historical research into topics related to the attraction.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 100 out of 100 (93–100 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Tracking and summarising new research and developments is reading work software does quickly and thoroughly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Entering environmental data into decision tools to identify analyses or techniques
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: environmental data in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 65 · 2151/01
Source: “Enter environmental data into decision tools to identify analyses or techniques.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Feeding data into a decision tool and reading off the result is routine computer work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Analysing environmental data
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: environmental data in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2151/01
Source: “Analyse environmental data.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (81–95 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Analysing environmental data is computation on well-documented datasets, which software does at least as well as a person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Researching policies and practices for climate and environmental management
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: policies in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2151/01
Source: “Research policies and practices for climate and environmental management.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reading and summarising published policy and practice is exactly what document tools are good at.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Keeping up to date with environmental matters
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: to date in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2151/02
Source: “Keep up to date with environmental matters, and be aware of policy and developments in this area.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Tracking policy changes and summarising what matters is a search-and-summarise job current tools do very well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Building databases of information about energy alternatives
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: databases of information in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2151/02
Source: “Build databases of information about energy alternatives, pollutants, and ecological change.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Assembling published information into a database suits software well, though someone must decide what belongs in it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Conducting environmental research to support conservation and sustainability efforts
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: environmental research in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2151/01
Source: “Conduct environmental research to support conservation and sustainability efforts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Conservation research over published literature and datasets is well handled by current software.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Analysing investigation results to determine soil management measures
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: investigation results in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2151/01
Source: “Analyse investigation results to determine soil management measures.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Turning survey results into soil management recommendations is analysis with well-documented methods.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Preparing funding and planning applications
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: applications in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2151/01
Source: “Prepare funding and planning applications.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Application forms and supporting cases are structured documents software drafts well from project information.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Calculating cost estimates of different conservation practices
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: cost estimates of different conservation practices in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2151/01
Source: “Calculate cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy of practices.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Costing different conservation options is arithmetic from published rates and maintenance data.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing water conservation plans using weather and irrigation information systems
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: water conservation plans in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2151/01
Source: “Develop water conservation plans using weather and irrigation information systems.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Weather and irrigation data feed straight into planning models, so the plan can largely be produced automatically.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Preparing applications for funding and grants to support organisational projects
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: applications in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2151/01
Source: “Prepare applications for funding and grants to support organisational projects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Funding applications follow published criteria and repeat much the same material, which software drafts well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Maintaining records using IT systems
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: records in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2151/01
Source: “Maintain records using IT systems.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Keeping system records current is screen work with abundant documentation behind it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing protocols for monitoring biodiversity and ecological processes in ecosystems
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: protocols in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2151/02
Source: “Develop protocols for monitoring biodiversity and ecological processes in ecosystems.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing a monitoring protocol draws on published methods, so a solid draft can be produced quickly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Preparing study reports to inform on environmental issues
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: study reports in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2151/02
Source: “Prepare study reports to inform on environmental issues.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing up environmental findings into a study report is drafting work software does well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Analysing and interpreting data, using specialist software programs
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: data in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2151/02
Source: “Analyse and interpret data, using specialist software programs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Working through data in specialist software is exactly the kind of analysis computers do quickly and consistently.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Exploring and evaluating options for waste reduction or recycling
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: options in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2151/02
Source: “Explore and evaluate options for waste reduction or recycling.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Researching and comparing waste and recycling options is desk research with plenty of published material.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Performing complex, dynamic and integrated mathematical modelling of ecological, environmental or economic systems
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: complex, dynamic and integrated mathematical modelling of ecological in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2151/02
Source: “Perform complex, dynamic, and integrated mathematical modelling of ecological, environmental, or economic systems.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Building and running ecological and economic models is coding and maths software is very good at.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Assessing the effectiveness of industrial ecology programmes
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: the effectiveness of industrial ecology programmes in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 65 · 2151/02
Source: “Assess the effectiveness of industrial ecology programmes, using statistical analysis and applications.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Statistical evaluation of a programme is analysis software performs reliably once the data exists.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing alternative energy investment scenarios to compare economic and environmental costs and benefits
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: alternative energy investment scenarios in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2151/02
Source: “Develop alternative energy investment scenarios to compare economic and environmental costs and benefits.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Building and comparing cost and benefit scenarios is modelling work software does quickly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning research on restoring and preserving specimens
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: research in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2151/03
Source: “Plan research on restoring and preserving specimens.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Planning a conservation research programme uses well-documented methods and published literature.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Managing budgets to ensure efficient use of resources
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: budgets in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 65 · 2151/03
Source: “Manage budgets to ensure efficient use of resources.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Managing a budget against actual spend is standard finance system work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Calculating design specifications for implementation of conservation practices
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: design specifications in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2151/01
Source: “Calculate design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information, technical guides or engineering manuals.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (59–73 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Working design figures out from survey data and technical manuals is calculation software handles reliably.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Identifying integrated weed and pest management strategies
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: integrated in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2151/01
Source: “Identify integrated weed and pest management strategies including resistant plants and cultural controls.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (59–73 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Integrated control options are well documented, and matching them to a crop is a knowledge lookup.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Reviewing grant applications
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: grant applications in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2151/01
Source: “Review grant applications.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (59–73 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Scoring applications against published criteria is structured document review, though the funder still makes the call.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Preparing plans for management of renewable resources
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: plans in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2151/02
Source: “Prepare plans for management of renewable resources.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (59–73 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Management plans follow well-documented structures and published evidence, which software assembles to a usable standard.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Identifying environmental mitigation alternatives, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, laws or regulations
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: environmental mitigation alternatives, ensuring compliance in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2151/02
Source: “Identify environmental mitigation alternatives, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, laws, or regulations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (59–73 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Matching mitigation options to the rules is a documented process software can work through.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Overseeing life cycle analyses to assess environmental impacts of products
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: life cycle analyses in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2151/02
Source: “Oversee life cycle analyses to assess environmental impacts of products, processes, or systems.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (59–73 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Life cycle assessment is a documented method run in software, which handles the calculation well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting environmental sustainability assessments, using material flow analysis, MFA) or substance flow analysis, SFA) techniques
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: environmental sustainability assessments in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2151/02
Source: “Conduct environmental sustainability assessments, using material flow analysis (MFA) or substance flow analysis (SFA) techniques.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (59–73 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Material and substance flow analysis follows published methods and runs on data, so much of it can be automated.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Providing industrial managers with technical materials on regulatory guidelines
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: industrial managers in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2151/02
Source: “Provide industrial managers with technical materials on regulatory guidelines.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (59–73 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Turning regulations into clear briefing material is document work, though accuracy matters enough that someone checks it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Issuing recommendations based on scientific reports
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: recommendations in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 65 · 2151/02
Source: “Issue recommendations based on scientific reports.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (59–73 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reading scientific reports and drawing recommendations out of them is document work software does well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Maintaining and developing knowledge and skills
shifting to AI
It is the same call made over and over on knowledge, with a right answer to check it against. That is what a model is trained on.
importance 80 · 2151/01
Source: “Maintain and develop knowledge and skills, particularly regarding developments in policy, legislation, and European and international regulations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 65 out of 100 (58–72 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Summaries of new rules are easy to produce, but staying up to date is something the worker does.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Contributing ideas for policy and legislation changes based on ecological findings
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This is reading one thing and writing another: ideas in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2151/02
Source: “Contribute ideas for policy and legislation changes based on ecological findings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Drafting policy suggestions from findings is writing work, though the ideas have to be argued with colleagues.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Communicating with local authorities or national bodies regarding site-related matters
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: local authorities in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2151/03
Source: “Communicate with local authorities or national bodies regarding site-related matters.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Routine correspondence about a site is writing work that can be drafted automatically.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Carrying out resource planning
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: resource in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2151/03
Source: “Carry out resource planning.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Resource planning is scheduling work that planning tools already handle well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Applying new or existing research about natural ecosystems to understand economic and industrial systems in the context of the environment
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at new or existing research, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2151/02
Source: “Apply new or existing research about natural ecosystems to understand economic and industrial systems in the context of the environment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Applying ecosystem research to economic and industrial questions is reading and reasoning over published material.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Analysing changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems and avoid unintended negative consequences
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at changes, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 65 · 2151/02
Source: “Analyse changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems and avoid unintended negative consequences.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: The analysis is desk work, but anticipating knock-on effects in a real system still needs experienced judgement.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Forecasting future status or condition of ecosystems
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at future status, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 65 · 2151/02
Source: “Forecast future status or condition of ecosystems, based on changing industrial practices or environmental conditions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Forecasts can be modelled, but confidence in them depends on judgement about local conditions.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Formulating theories and methods for pollution control
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at theories, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 2151/02
Source: “Formulate theories and methods for pollution control.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: New pollution control theory needs original scientific thinking that software can support but not lead.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Writing grant applications to secure funding for sustainability projects
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at grant applications, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 2151/03
Source: “Write grant applications to secure funding for sustainability projects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Drafts come easily, but a winning bid needs tailoring to a funder's history and local evidence.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning soil management or conservation practices
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at soil management, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 2151/01
Source: “Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour ploughing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Choosing rotations, planting and terracing follows well-published practice that software can match to the site data.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Making funding recommendations
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at recommendations, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 2151/01
Source: “Make funding recommendations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Scoring bids against published criteria is structured work, though the decision goes to a panel.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Reviewing annual reports of counties
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at annual reports of counties, but someone has to be answerable for the result, and it cannot be the software. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 2151/01
Source: “Review annual reports of counties, conservation districts, or catchment management organisations, certifying compliance with mandated reporting requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Checking reports against reporting rules is document work, but certifying compliance puts someone's name on the line.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Using GPS, weather data and computer modelling to give advice on land
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at gps, weather data and computer, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2151/01
Source: “Use GPS, weather data and computer modelling to give advice on land use.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Modelling land use from mapping and weather data is computer work, though the advice carries the adviser's name.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Using GIS, GPS, aerial photography and maps for habitat surveying and sampling strategies
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at gis, gps, aerial photography and maps, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 2151/02
Source: “Use GIS, GPS, aerial photography, and maps for habitat surveying and sampling strategies.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Mapping and sampling design is computer work, though checking it on the ground still needs a visit.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Monitoring species inventory changes due to industrial processes
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at species inventory changes due, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 2151/02
Source: “Monitor species inventory changes due to industrial processes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Tracking changes in recorded species is data analysis once the survey records exist.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Advising clients on environmental and legal regulations
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at clients, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 2151/02
Source: “Advise clients on environmental and legal regulations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Environmental rules are fully published, and explaining what they mean for a client is document work software does well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing heritage legislation, policy and guidance at various levels
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at heritage legislation, policy and guidance, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 2151/03
Source: “Develop heritage legislation, policy, and guidance at various levels.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Drafting policy and guidance is document work, though it is agreed and issued through official channels.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing specific sustainability project goals in collaboration with other professionals
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at specific sustainability project goals, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 2151/01
Source: “Develop specific sustainability project goals in collaboration with other professionals.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 53 out of 100 (46–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Drafting project goals from evidence is writing work software does well, though colleagues still have to agree them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Liaising with the media to publicise organisation or conservation sites
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at the media, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 65 · 2151/01
Source: “Liaise with the media to publicise organisation or conservation sites.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 53 out of 100 (46–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Press material can be drafted instantly, but journalists deal with people they know and trust.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Raising awareness of the historic environment and promoting conservation practices
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at awareness of the historic environment, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 2151/03
Source: “Raise awareness of the historic environment and promote conservation practices.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 53 out of 100 (46–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Awareness material and campaign copy draft very easily from abundant published sources.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Carrying out the classification of organisms
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at the classification of organisms, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 2151/02
Source: “Carry out the classification of organisms (taxonomy).” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 51 out of 100 (44–58 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Identification tools help a lot, but telling tricky species apart is expertise built up by handling specimens.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Estimating cost of restoration work
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at cost of restoration work, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 2151/03
Source: “Estimate cost of restoration work.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 51 out of 100 (44–58 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Costing restoration is calculation from rates and hours, though the hours come from seeing the object.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Producing area appraisals and schedules of work
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at area appraisals, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 2151/03
Source: “Produce area appraisals and schedules of work.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 49 out of 100 (42–56 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Appraisals and work schedules are structured documents that can be largely drafted from survey information.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Organising the logistics of long-term conservation projects
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at the logistics of long-term conservation projects, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 2151/03
Source: “Organise the logistics of long-term conservation projects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (41–55 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Scheduling people, permissions and materials is organising work software handles well once the details are known.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting studies on various land uses to inform corrective action plans
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at studies, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 2151/01
Source: “Conduct studies on various land uses to inform corrective action plans.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Much of this is desk analysis of land use data, though local conditions still need checking on the ground.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Designing wildlife conservation areas to preserve natural habitats
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at wildlife conservation areas, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 2151/02
Source: “Design wildlife conservation areas to preserve natural habitats.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Habitat design principles are documented and can be drafted, but the decisive detail comes from knowing the specific site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing and implementing environmental management systems to continually improve the organisation's environmental impact
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The software now makes the first pass at environmental management systems, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2151/02
Source: “Develop and implement environmental management systems to continually improve the organisation's environmental impact.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: The management system documents follow published standards, but embedding one across an organisation takes people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing methods to minimise the environmental impact of industrial production processes
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at methods, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 65 · 2151/02
Source: “Develop methods to minimise the environmental impact of industrial production processes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Cleaner production methods are partly documented, but the useful answer depends on the particular factory process.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Collaborating with planning, strategy, environmental impact and biodiversity teams on asset management, improvement and maintenance programmes
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The software now makes the first pass at planning, strategy, environmental impact and biodiversity teams, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 2151/01
Source: “Collaborate with planning, strategy, environmental impact, and biodiversity teams on asset management, improvement, and maintenance programmes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Joint working across planning and biodiversity teams is mostly discussion and negotiation between colleagues.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Engaging with the media to promote the site
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at the media, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 2151/03
Source: “Engage with the media to promote the site.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Getting media coverage depends on relationships with journalists, though the materials are easily drafted.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Securing funding for projects
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at projects, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 2151/03
Source: “Secure funding for projects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Bids can be drafted, but funding usually turns on relationships and a convincing case for this area.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Advising farmers on land management and how to improve crop yields
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles farmers and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 2151/01
Source: “Advise farmers on land management and how to improve crop yields.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 39 out of 100 (32–46 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Yield and land management guidance is well documented, but farmers act on advice from someone who knows their fields.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Investigating environmental impacts of land use to improve conditions or increase crop yields
staying human
The ratings behind this row put environmental impacts of land well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 80 · 2151/02
Source: “Investigate environmental impacts of land use to improve conditions or increase crop yields.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Analysis and published evidence suit software, though the land itself has to be sampled and walked.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting studies on ecological implications of changes in industrial development
staying human
The ratings behind this row put studies well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 75 · 2151/02
Source: “Conduct studies on ecological implications of changes in industrial development.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: The analysis is desk work, though the decisive detail is usually what is happening at that specific development.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Investigating environmental impacts of potential water use to enhance conditions or outputs
staying human
The ratings behind this row put environmental impacts of potential water well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 75 · 2151/02
Source: “Investigate environmental impacts of potential water use to enhance conditions or outputs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Modelling and literature work suit software, but the site measurements that decide the answer come from fieldwork.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Understanding the wider environmental and historic context of a heritage asset or traditional building to adapt the approach to recognise the impact this context has on construction work
staying human
The ratings behind this row put the wider environmental well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 85 · 2151/03
Source: “Understand the wider environmental and historic context of a heritage asset or traditional building to adapt the approach to recognise the impact this context has on construction work.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Background research is easy to gather, but reading how a building sits in its place takes experience on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Establishing performance requirements and monitoring quality for projects impacting heritage assets
staying human
The ratings behind this row put performance requirements well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 80 · 2151/03
Source: “Establish performance requirements and monitor quality for projects impacting heritage assets.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing requirements is document work, but checking quality on a heritage project means visiting it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Ensuring work adherence to international conservation standards and national health and safety laws
staying human
The ratings behind this row put work adherence well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 70 · 2151/03
Source: “Ensure work adherence to international conservation standards and national health and safety laws.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Standards and safety law are published and checkable, though ensuring they are followed means checking real work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing new ways to present the attraction or collection to maximise visitors' enjoyment and understanding
staying human
The ratings behind this row put new ways well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 80 · 2151/03
Source: “Develop new ways to present the attraction or collection to maximise visitors' enjoyment and understanding.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 37 out of 100 (30–44 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Ideas for interpretation and display can be generated quickly, though what works depends on knowing the actual visitors.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Reviewing or approving amendments to local water or conservation area plans
staying human
The rules require a named, qualified person to answer for amendments, and that person cannot be a piece of software.
importance 65 · 2151/01
Source: “Review or approve amendments to local water or conservation area plans.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 36 out of 100 (29–43 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: The review is document work, but approving a change to a statutory plan is a decision only an authorised officer can make.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 3/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Finding suppliers and craftspeople who have the skills and materials required to carry out work in keeping with the age of the building
staying human
The ratings behind this row put suppliers well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 70 · 2151/03
Source: “Find suppliers and craftspeople who have the skills and materials required to carry out work in keeping with the age of the building.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 36 out of 100 (29–43 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Directories only go so far; knowing who can actually do traditional work well comes from local contacts.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Advising government agencies on water resource management and treatment issues
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles government agencies and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 75 · 2151/01
Source: “Advise government agencies on water resource management and treatment issues.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 35 out of 100 (28–42 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Policy advice drafts well from published evidence, but government clients weigh who is giving it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Liaising with historic building conservation officers and national heritage organisations to promote preservation efforts
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles historic building conservation officers and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 2151/03
Source: “Liaise with historic building conservation officers and national heritage organisations to promote preservation efforts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 35 out of 100 (28–42 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: This is relationship work between named people in different organisations.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Coordinating joint-venture and co-funded projects with funding bodies
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles joint-venture and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2151/03
Source: “Coordinate joint-venture and co-funded projects with funding bodies, professional associations, heritage organisations, tourist bodies, and regional development agencies.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 35 out of 100 (28–42 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Coordinating funders and partner bodies is negotiation and relationship work between organisations.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Engaging in the selection and recommendation of appropriate materials and construction techniques
staying human
The ratings behind this row put the selection well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 90 · 2151/03
Source: “Engage in the selection and recommendation of appropriate materials and construction techniques for conservation, maintenance, repair, alteration and renovation of heritage assets.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 33 out of 100 (26–40 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Published guidance covers most choices, though what suits a particular old building is learned by working with them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Selecting Sites of Special Scientific Interest
staying human
The rules require a named, qualified person to answer for sites of special scientific interest, and that person cannot be a piece of software.
importance 85 · 2151/01
Source: “Select Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) for conservation efforts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 32 out of 100 (25–39 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Site data can be compared automatically, but designating a protected site is a formal decision of the statutory body.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Implementing assistance programmes to ensure efficient implementation and timely responses
staying human
The ratings behind this row put assistance programmes well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 70 · 2151/01
Source: “Implement assistance programmes to ensure efficient implementation and timely responses.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 32 out of 100 (25–39 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Running a support programme is largely organising and correspondence, though it depends on people responding.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Carrying out environmental impact assessments
staying human
The rules require a named, qualified person to answer for environmental impact assessments, and that person cannot be a piece of software.
importance 85 · 2151/02
Source: “Carry out environmental impact assessments.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 32 out of 100 (25–39 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Impact assessment reports are long, templated documents, but the regulations require competent named experts to prepare them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Promoting and implementing local and national biodiversity action plans in partnership with local and national statutory and voluntary organisations
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles local and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 90 · 2151/01
Source: “Promote and implement local and national biodiversity action plans in partnership with local and national statutory and voluntary organisations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Plans can be drafted automatically, but getting partner organisations to actually deliver them depends on working relationships.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Encouraging participation in environmental schemes
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles participation and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 75 · 2151/02
Source: “Encourage participation in environmental schemes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Materials are easy to produce, but persuading landowners to sign up depends on personal contact.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Coordinating with all parties associated with a survey for optimal outcomes
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles all parties and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 65 · 2151/02
Source: “Coordinate with all parties associated with a survey for optimal outcomes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Getting everyone lined up around a survey is coordination between people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Generating income by hiring out facilities for activities like music groups
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles income and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 60 · 2151/03
Source: “Generate income by hiring out facilities for activities like music groups, study groups, retreats, conferences, yoga, or tai chi.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Bookings and marketing can be largely automated, though letting space to local groups depends on relationships.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting research to study ecosystems and environmental changes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: research, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 2151/02
Source: “Conduct research to study ecosystems and environmental changes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 29 out of 100 (22–36 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: The analysis and write-up are desk work, but the data still comes from time spent in the field.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Collecting and analysing survey data from sites
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: survey data, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 2151/03
Source: “Collect and analyse survey data from sites.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 29 out of 100 (22–36 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: The analysis is computational, but the survey data has to be collected at the site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Providing advice on conservation, maintenance and renovation of heritage assets
staying human
The ratings behind this row put advice well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 85 · 2151/03
Source: “Provide advice on conservation, maintenance, and renovation of heritage assets.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 28 out of 100 (21–35 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: General heritage guidance is published, but advice worth having turns on the specific fabric of that building.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Making recommendations for the future development of surveyed land and buildings
staying human
The ratings behind this row put recommendations well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 70 · 2151/03
Source: “Make recommendations for the future development of surveyed land and buildings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 28 out of 100 (21–35 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Recommendations follow documented principles, though what decides them is site-specific detail gathered on the ground.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Verballying communicate research findings to the scientific community
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: communicate research findings, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 2151/02
Source: “Verbally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (19–33 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: The words prepare easily, but explaining findings to an audience happens face to face.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Providing oral and written advice and professional judgements on heritage assets to various stakeholders
staying human
The rules require a named, qualified person to answer for oral, and that person cannot be a piece of software.
importance 90 · 2151/03
Source: “Provide oral and written advice and professional judgements on heritage assets to various stakeholders.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (19–33 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: someone qualified has to answer for it; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Formal heritage advice carries an accredited professional's judgement, and stakeholders expect to hear it from them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Participating in planning and executing regeneration projects with heritage
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles planning and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 2151/03
Source: “Participate in planning and executing regeneration projects with heritage, community, economic, and environmental benefits.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (19–33 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Contributing to a regeneration project is mostly meetings, negotiation and site involvement with partners.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Conducting environmental impact studies to examine the ecological effects of pollutants
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: environmental impact studies, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 2151/01
Source: “Conduct environmental impact studies to examine the ecological effects of pollutants, disease, human activities, nature, and climate change.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Analysis and write-up can be drafted quickly, but the underlying evidence comes from surveys carried out in the field.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Monitoring environmental impact of development activities and pollution
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: environmental impact of development activities, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 2151/02
Source: “Monitor environmental impact of development activities and pollution.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Sensor data analysis suits software, though monitoring a development means checking the site as work proceeds.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Investigating and reporting on accidents affecting the environment
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: accidents affecting the environment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 2151/02
Source: “Investigate and report on accidents affecting the environment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: The report drafts easily from data, but working out what happened means going to the site and sampling.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Investigating pollution sources and their environmental effects
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This work happens in the physical world: pollution sources, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 2151/02
Source: “Investigate pollution sources and their environmental effects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Data analysis is straightforward, but tracing a pollution source means sampling in the right places on the ground.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting Conservation Area Appraisals to analyse heritage assets and areas
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This work happens in the physical world: conservation area appraisals, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 2151/03
Source: “Conduct Conservation Area Appraisals to analyse heritage assets and areas.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Much of the appraisal is research and writing, but the character assessment comes from walking the area.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Examining materials to determine conservation policies and procedures
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This work happens in the physical world: materials, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 2151/03
Source: “Examine materials to determine conservation policies and procedures.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Deciding how to conserve something starts with examining the actual material in front of you.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Assessing sustainability and retrofitting potential for buildings in the historic environment
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This work happens in the physical world: sustainability, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 2151/03
Source: “Assess sustainability and retrofitting potential for buildings in the historic environment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Standard methods exist, but assessing an old building's retrofit potential needs someone surveying it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Assessing and recommending buildings and areas for conservation
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This work happens in the physical world: buildings, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 2151/03
Source: “Assess and recommend buildings and areas for conservation.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 22 out of 100 (15–29 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Records help, but judging whether a building merits protection means seeing it and its setting.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Representing conservation issues to local and national planning and development policymakers
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles conservation issues and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 2151/03
Source: “Represent conservation issues to local and national planning and development policymakers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 21 out of 100 (14–28 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Persuading policymakers depends on the standing and relationships of the person doing the arguing.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Recruiting and managing staff and volunteers
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles staff and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2151/03
Source: “Recruit and manage staff and volunteers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 21 out of 100 (14–28 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: AI helps with adverts and shortlisting, but choosing and managing people rests on personal judgement and relationships.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Promoting sustainability concepts through public talks
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: sustainability concepts, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 2151/01
Source: “Promote sustainability concepts through public talks, tours, and literature.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Written material is easy to produce, but talks and tours are delivered in person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Training staff and volunteers to support conservation efforts
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: staff, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 2151/01
Source: “Train staff and volunteers to support conservation efforts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Materials are easy to produce, but training volunteers happens in person out on the site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Educating young people and aspiring professionals through talks and seminars at colleges and universities
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: young people, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 2151/01
Source: “Educate young people and aspiring professionals through talks and seminars at colleges and universities.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: The talk can be written for you, but delivering it to a room of students is a person's job.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting applied research on environmental topics
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This work happens in the physical world: applied research, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 2151/02
Source: “Conduct applied research on environmental topics, such as waste control or treatment or pollution abatement methods.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Applied research on treatment and abatement methods needs experiments run with real equipment and materials.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Appraising and leading plans for managing change of heritage assets and areas
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The rules require a named, qualified person to answer for plans, and that person cannot be a piece of software.
importance 80 · 2151/03
Source: “Appraise and lead plans for managing change of heritage assets and areas.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: someone qualified has to answer for it; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Appraisal can be drafted, but leading agreed change to a protected asset rests on an accredited professional and local agreement.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Guiding developments affecting the repair or alteration of historic buildings
staying human
The rules require a named, qualified person to answer for developments affecting the repair, and that person cannot be a piece of software.
importance 80 · 2151/03
Source: “Guide developments affecting the repair or alteration of historic buildings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: someone qualified has to answer for it; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Guidance draws on published rules, but decisions about protected buildings rest with an accountable conservation officer.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Advising on the condition and potential of sites or buildings
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the condition, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 2151/03
Source: “Advise on the condition and potential of sites or buildings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 19 out of 100 (12–26 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Judging the condition of a building or site means going and looking at it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Managing field offices for conservation projects
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: field offices, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 2151/01
Source: “Manage field offices for conservation projects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 18 out of 100 (11–25 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Running a field base means being there to sort out staff, kit and day-to-day problems.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Advising site managers, engineers and planners during surveys
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: site managers, engineers and planners during surveys, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 2151/02
Source: “Advise site managers, engineers, and planners during surveys.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 15 out of 100 (8–22 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Advice given to engineers mid-survey depends on being on site and on them trusting your judgement.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Consulting with farmers and landowners on conservation solutions and land use planning
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: farmers, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 2151/01
Source: “Consult with farmers and landowners on conservation solutions and land use planning.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 14 out of 100 (7–21 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Advice only lands if the farmer trusts the adviser, and much of it happens walking the farm together.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Visiting areas affected by erosion problems to identify causes or determine solutions
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: areas, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 2151/01
Source: “Visit areas affected by erosion problems to identify causes or determine solutions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (6–20 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Working out why ground is eroding means standing on it and looking at the soil and water.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Conducting fact-finding or mediation sessions among government bodies
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles mediation sessions among government bodies and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 75 · 2151/01
Source: “Conduct fact-finding or mediation sessions among government bodies, landowners, or other agencies to resolve disputes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (6–20 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Getting agencies and landowners to settle a dispute depends on trust built face to face in the room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Managing relationships with the public
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles relationships and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 75 · 2151/02
Source: “Manage relationships with the public, professionals, and key stakeholders.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (6–20 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Managing stakeholder relationships depends on trust built with particular people over time.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Delivering educational sessions in field or researching centre settings
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: educational sessions, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 2151/02
Source: “Deliver educational sessions in field or research centre settings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 10 out of 100 (3–17 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Teaching sessions in the field or at a centre depend on being there with the group.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Supervising volunteers
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: volunteers, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 2151/03
Source: “Supervise volunteers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 9 out of 100 (5–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Supervising volunteers means being present, spotting problems and responding to people as they work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Evaluating and monitoring features of nature conservation interest in habitats
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: features of nature conservation interest, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 2151/01
Source: “Evaluate and monitor features of nature conservation interest in habitats.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (1–15 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Judging the condition of a habitat means walking it and looking at what is actually growing there.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Conducting scientific protection projects to prevent resource damage and maintain the integrity of critical habitats
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: scientific protection projects, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 2151/02
Source: “Conduct scientific protection projects to prevent resource damage and maintain the integrity of critical habitats.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (1–15 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Protecting a habitat from damage is work carried out on the ground at the site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Delivering talks at public enquiries
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: talks, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 2151/03
Source: “Deliver talks at public enquiries, meetings, and exhibitions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (1–15 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: The talk can be written for you, but standing up at an inquiry and being questioned is a person's job.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Managing wildlife programmes, lakes or land in assigned areas
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: wildlife programmes, lakes or land, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 2151/02
Source: “Manage wildlife programmes, lakes, or land in assigned areas.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (0–14 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Managing land and wildlife means being out there deciding and doing things on the ground.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Inspecting and surveying historic sites and buildings to assess their condition and preservation needs
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: historic sites, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 2151/03
Source: “Inspect and survey historic sites and buildings to assess their condition and preservation needs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (0–14 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Assessing the condition of a building means being there looking at the fabric.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Assessing the condition of the historic environment
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the condition of the historic environment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 2151/03
Source: “Assess the condition of the historic environment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (0–14 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Judging the condition of the historic environment means going out and looking at it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Conducting species surveys and inventories
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: species surveys, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 2151/01
Source: “Conduct species surveys and inventories.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (2–10 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Surveying species means being out in the field, and surveys of protected species need a licensed named ecologist.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Conducting environmental surveys to assess ecological impact and compliance with regulations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: environmental surveys, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 2151/01
Source: “Conduct environmental surveys to assess ecological impact and compliance with regulations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (2–10 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Survey work is done in the field, and protected species surveys require a licensed named ecologist.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Organising and monitoring building renovation and conservation work
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: renovation, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 2151/03
Source: “Organise and monitor building, renovation and conservation work.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (0–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Organising and checking building work means being on site while it happens.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Developing excellent relationships with people - both colleagues and wider groups
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: excellent relationships, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 2151/01
Source: “Develop excellent relationships with people - both colleagues and wider groups such as planners, architects, politicians and local communities.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 3 out of 100 (0–7 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Strong working relationships are built between people; nothing else produces them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 4/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Revisiting land users to view implemented land use practices or plans
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: land users, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 2151/01
Source: “Revisit land users to view implemented land use practices or plans.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Going back out to see what a landowner actually did means being on their land.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Conducting laboratory or field experiments with plants
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: laboratory, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 2151/01
Source: “Conduct laboratory or field experiments with plants, animals, insects, diseases, and soils.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–7 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence, and it moved between repeat runs, so the range is widened.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Running experiments with plants, animals and soils is hands-on laboratory and field work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Carrying out field surveys to collect data on organism numbers and distribution for databases like the NBN
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: field surveys, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 2151/02
Source: “Carry out field surveys to collect data on organism numbers and distribution for databases like the NBN.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Counting what lives where means being out in the field with binoculars, nets and a notebook.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Creating and maintaining natural habitats to support biodiversity and ecological research
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: natural habitats, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 2151/02
Source: “Create and maintain natural habitats to support biodiversity and ecological research.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Making and looking after habitat is physical land management with tools and machinery.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Conducting on-site field work, interviewing individuals, inspecting and identifying artefacts, taking notes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: on-site field work, interviewing individuals, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 2151/03
Source: “Conduct on-site field work including interviewing individuals, inspecting and identifying artefacts, taking notes, viewing sites and collections, and repainting exhibition spaces.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Site visits, handling artefacts and repainting spaces are all jobs that need you physically there.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

What this job pays, and how many people do it

Median pay: £40,100a year, before tax, the middle of the range, so half earn more and half earn less.ashe-t14, 2025 · ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
How we know this
Source: ashe-t14
Reference period: ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)
Rounding: Shown to the nearest £100. The exact published figure is in the downloadable dataset. We do not render pounds the survey cannot support.
People doing this job: 21,900in the UK, 2026.nomis-aps · Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period)This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.

What is deliberately not here: a forecast of how many of these jobs exist in ten years. Where an official projection exists for a market we publish it with its vintage; where it does not, we leave the space empty rather than borrow the other country’s number.

Why this is shifting

The reason is boringly specific. Most of what is shifting here is reading one thing and writing another: public enquiries in, a record out. The rows above are exactly that shape: responding to public enquiries and planning projects to preserve cultural heritage and historical sites. What it cannot do is be trusted in person, which is what both volunteers run on: someone specific doing it and standing behind it. Which is why this page talks about your tasks changing, not your job ending.

Your move

Over a pint: what I’d tell you if you were my friend

Your week is splitting in two, and which half fills it is the whole question. Responding to public enquiries is going; supervising, managing and supporting both volunteers and paid staff is not.

So, given all that: 27% of this job's task weight sits in rows the software is already learning, 20% in rows that change shape rather than disappear, and 52% in rows it is nowhere near. That is the position, measured across 141 scored tasks. It is not a forecast about you.

The occupation is an average and you are not, so the first job below is finding out where your own week actually sits.

This week: one thing

Print the task ledger above and put your own hours next to each row. Roughly, in pen, in one sitting. Then look at which group your hours actually pile up in. Twenty minutes, this week.

What you end up holding: your own week, on one page, sorted into what is shifting and what is not
How long it takes: about twenty minutes

If printing it isn’t practical: Read the rows off this page and write the same list on the back of an envelope. Same twenty minutes, same page, and it works just as well said out loud to someone who knows the job. The point is your hours next to the rows, not the paper it is on.

Over the next 90 days

Volunteer toward the durable end, visibly. Over the next ninety days put your hand up for the work in the bottom group (supervising, managing and supporting both volunteers and paid staff) and let people see you doing it. Not a new project: the same job, with your mix deliberately tilted. The point is that when the rota or the reorganisation comes, the version of you people picture is the one doing the part that stays.

Over the next 12 months

Claim a specialism at the durable end and let the other end go. Over a year, deliberately become the person who handles supervising, managing and supporting both volunteers and paid staff, and deliberately stop being the first choice for the rows in the top group. That trade costs something, because the exposed work is often the comfortable work. Decide it on purpose rather than by drift. Before you pay for anything, spend an hour with National Careers Service. It is free and government-funded, and it is listed below with the rest of the free routes.

The roads out of here, and why I am not sending you down them

I looked at the obvious moves out of this job, and here is what I found.

I checked the 12 nearest UK occupations to conservation professionals (nearest by the work that AI is not taking, not by job title), and none of them survived. The closest was directors in consultancy services: only about 6% of its durable work is work you already do. Your own job splits about 27/73: that share of the list sits in the top exposure band and the rest does not. On this evidence the honest move is inside the job rather than out of it. Become the person who owns “assist with casework for National Nature Reserves (NNRs) to ensure their protection”, and let the exposed end go.

How that was checked: this job was compared against all 412 UK occupations in this release on their official task statements, and the 12 nearest were examined one by one. A move that turns on an industry, an employer or a qualification rather than on the work itself will not show up in a check like that. And this release carries no licence register, so anything you are weighing needs that looked up separately.

3 moves I checked and rejected

These are the obvious-looking jumps. They are here with their reasons rather than quietly dropped, because the ones that fail are worth knowing about. It is one less thing to turn over at night.

Directors in consultancy services
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “conduct environmental surveys to assess ecological impact and compliance with regulations”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 6% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 6% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step. This release publishes no median pay for that job, so I cannot show you what the move costs or pays. I do not recommend a move I cannot price.
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Environment professionals
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “conduct environmental surveys to assess ecological impact and compliance with regulations”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 5% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 5% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “promote sustainability concepts through public talks, tours, and literature”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 4% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 4% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step.
Look at that job’s page anyway →

What I’d stop worrying about

A friend tells you what not to spend fear on. This is that list.

The headline number you read somewhere
The big “X% of jobs” figures are about the whole economy, not about you. The number that describes your job is on this page: 27% of its task weight, across 141 scored tasks. Every row behind it is printed above with the source. Check ours; ignore theirs.
The whole-job doom story
Nothing on this page says this job ends. It says the mix inside it moves. Half the rows above are unchanged or changing shape, and the plan is about which half your week sits in. That is a very different problem, and a solvable one.
Panic-buying a course
Do the twenty-minute sorting exercise first. Most people who buy a course before they have done it buy the wrong one, and the free services listed below will tell you the same thing without charging for it.
The “obvious” next job everyone suggests
I checked the obvious moves and most of them did not survive. The reasons are printed with the routes above, including the pay and the gate. A move that fails on the numbers is worth knowing about so you can stop turning it over at night.

You are reading the United Kingdom figures

The United States splits this work across more than one official group, of which Conservation Scientists is the closest. The pay and employment figures are not directly comparable, and we do not average them together.

Switch to the United States page →partial match

The other groups this work is counted across:

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

In US official statistics this job is counted as Conservation Scientists and Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health. Pay is shown separately for each of those groups (medians cannot be averaged together), while the task list and the scores on this page are for this group only.

Your route through this

Where to go next, and what it costs

Free, and complete

The moves above cost nothing. These are the real services that go with them: public, government-funded, and free at the point of use. Nothing on this page is behind an email address or a payment.

In England:
National Careers Service
A free hour with a government-funded careers adviser is worth more than another evening of reading. In England that's the National Careers Service.
Free, government-funded
- Discover your skills and careers (the skills assessment)
In England:
National Careers Service - Find a course
Search what's actually running near you before you spend anything.
Free to search; individual courses vary
In England:
Free courses for jobs (Level 3 qualifications)
A free Level 3 qualification you already qualify for beats a paid course you don't need.
Free for eligible adults
In England:
Skills Bootcamps
Free, up to 16 weeks, and you get a job interview at the end. In England these are Skills Bootcamps - search what's running near you.
Free for eligible adults in England
- Skills Bootcamps - what they are and who can do them (DfE, Skills for Careers)
- Skills Bootcamps - JobHelp (DWP)
In Scotland:
My World of Work (Skills Development Scotland)
In Scotland it's My World of Work, from Skills Development Scotland.
Free, publicly funded
- Skills Development Scotland
In Wales:
Careers Wales
In Wales it's Careers Wales.
Free, Welsh Government-funded
In Northern Ireland:
Careers Service Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland it's the Careers Service on nidirect.
Free, Department for the Economy-funded

No Space for this job, but one for what is happening to it

Nothing Collab365 runs is built for conservation professionals, and we are not going to point you at the nearest one and call it a fit.

There is one that is not about a job title at all. The AI Authority is about being the person who directs these tools at work rather than the person they get compared to. That is worth saying here, because 27% of the work on this page is already inside what they can do.

Try The AI Authority free →

7 days free, no card needed. Explore up to 2 Spaces before you choose a plan: you pick a plan later, not now.

The AI Authority is a general community about working with AI, not a course for conservation professionals. You do not need it to act on anything here: the moves above cost nothing and stand on their own. The data on this page is the same either way.

Noted, and thank you. We’ll email you if a Space for conservation professionals launches. Nothing else.

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No Space for conservation professionals yet. Should there be one?

Collab365 Spaces is built by the same people as this site. We find the problems that AI and automation are creating inside one kind of work, then solve them as short courses, briefings and Blueprints. Each Space is the community too, so the research and the people doing your job are in the same place.

What a Space actually is, in full

Collab365 launches new communities where the need is real. If one for conservation professionals existed, with researched problems, courses and people in the same boat, would you want in?

Your email

We use your email address for one thing: to tell you if a Space for conservation professionals launches. We never sell it, never use it for unrelated marketing, and every email has a one-click unsubscribe. Our privacy policy has the full version.

This unlocks nothing. Every figure, every row and every step on this page is already yours, whether you fill this in or not.

No deadline on any of this. The page will still be here, and the data is refreshed on a published schedule rather than when someone wants a headline.

Questions people ask about this job

Will AI replace Conservation professionals?: Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 141 official task statements scored for Conservation professionals (United Kingdom, SOC 2151), 27% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 42 out of 100 (range 36–49, band: partial). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.
Which tasks in “Conservation professionals” can AI already do?: The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Promote the countryside on social media” (100/100, very high); “Keep up to date with developments in the field and with historical research into topics related to the attraction” (100/100, very high); “Enter environmental data into decision tools to identify analyses or techniques” (93/100, very high). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.
Which tasks in “Conservation professionals” stay human?: About 52% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Conduct on-site field work including interviewing individuals, inspecting and identifying artefacts, taking notes, viewing sites and collections, and repaint…” (0/100, minimal); “Create and maintain natural habitats to support biodiversity and ecological research” (0/100, minimal); “Carry out field surveys to collect data on organism numbers and distribution for databases like the NBN” (0/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.
What should someone working in “Conservation professionals” do about AI?: Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 27% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 52% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.
How is the AI exposure score for Conservation professionals calculated?: Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 141 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

Where these numbers come from

About the data on this page

Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.
One task scored differently between repeat runs, so its range on this page is wider. We would rather show the wobble than hide it.
The match between this job and its counterpart in the other country is partial, so the two pages count slightly different groups of people.
46 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Task statements: gaisi-indexProcessing: catalogue-bridge → ssc-relatedness-weighting → task-scoring → score-aggregation
Task weights: gaisi-index (relatedness)
Scores: Rubric task_scoring_v1.0, model claude-opus-5, computed 2026-08-05.
Pay and employment: ashe-t14 (ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025))nomis-aps (Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period))

Figures on this page come from release 2026-q4.1, published 2026-08-05. Every release keeps its own permanent address, so a figure you cite in March is still there, unchanged, in November.

The plain-English wording on this page is assembled directly from the task statements and the published ratings, not written by hand for this occupation. That is why it is specific, and it is also why we say so.

The routes and free resources further up are today’s, not the release’s (last reviewed 2026-08-05). A route is an offer, not a historical fact, so it moves on its own clock.

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Collab365 (2026). Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1 (methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0). https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Built with O*NET data (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0); ONS data (Open Government Licence v3.0); GAISI task framework (arXiv:2507.22748, MIT); BLS data (public domain).

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@misc{collab365futureproof2026q41,
  title        = {Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1},
  author       = {{Collab365}},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1},
  note         = {Release 2026-q4.1, methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0, CC BY 4.0}
}

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