Will AI replace Other educational professionals n.e.c?

Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 85 official task statements scored for Other educational professionals n.e.c (United Kingdom, SOC 2329), 56% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 59 out of 100 (range 53–65, 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 “Other educational professionals n.e.c” can AI already do?

The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Use software applications to prepare reports, invoices, and other documents” (93/100, very high); “Calculate and distribute employee payslips based on hours worked and applicable taxes” (93/100, very high); “Draft meeting agendas for organisational and administrative purposes” (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 “Other educational professionals n.e.c” stay human?

About 24% 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: “Distribute tests and homework assignments to students” (0/100, minimal); “Duplicate examination materials for distribution” (0/100, minimal); “Attend events and fairs to engage with prospective students” (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 “Other educational professionals n.e.c” do about AI?

Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 56% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 24% 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 Other educational professionals n.e.c 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 85 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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Other educational professionals n.e.c

grading homework and tests using answer sheets or electronic devices, authorising payment requests after logging and creating guidelines for cash and crediting management. If that's your week, this page is about your job.

The honest answer

Most tasks in this job are the kind AI has learned to do: recording grades for examinations, assignments or papers. The tasks, though, are not you.

Your move: three real directions from here ↓

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 56%
changing shape: 20%
staying human: 24%

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

Whole-job exposure score 59 out of 100 (53–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, across 85 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 other educational professionals n.e.c 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.

It would be a lie to soften that; attending events and fairs to engage with prospective students is what this work rebuilds around. The plan below starts there.

Your week, as this page understands it

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of other educational professional occupational roles not elsewhere classified in minor group 232: Other educational professionals. The job title says “other educational professionals n.e.c”. The real job is the part underneath: attending events and fairs to engage with prospective students. 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 other educational professionals n.e.c is not one task. It is 85 scored ones, and they are nowhere near equally exposed. The most durable of them, on this evidence, is attending events and fairs to engage with prospective students, and the ledger below shows exactly why.

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 56%
changing shape: 20%
staying human: 24%

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.

34 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

48 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.

Grading homework and tests using answer sheets or electronic devices
This is reading one thing and writing another: homework in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 90 · 2329/03
Source: “Grade homework and tests using answer sheets or electronic devices.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 62 out of 100 (58–66 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: Marking against answer sheets is routine checking that software already does quickly and reliably.
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 4/4.
Recording grades for examinations, assignments or papers
This is reading one thing and writing another: grades in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2329/03
Source: “Record grades for examinations, assignments, or papers.” (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: Entering marks into a school system is straightforward data work that software does 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 3/4.
Preparing and analysing annual reports and financial statements using accepted accounting procedures
This is reading one thing and writing another: annual reports in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2329/01
Source: “Prepare and analyse annual reports and financial statements using accepted accounting procedures.” (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; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Accounts follow set formats from ledger data, so software prepares them well, with a qualified accountant answerable for them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · 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 4/4.
Preparing financial statements and accounts
This is reading one thing and writing another: financial statements in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2329/01
Source: “Prepare financial statements and accounts.” (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; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Statements are produced from ledger data to set formats, though a qualified person is expected to be answerable for them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · 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 4/4.

Changing shape

16 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.

Establishing procedures for accounting activities to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
The software now makes the first pass at procedures, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 2329/01
Source: “Establish procedures for accounting activities to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.” (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: Accounting procedures follow well-published standards, so strong drafts come easily, with a finance lead still responsible.
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.
Managing finances and controlling budgets to support educational institutions and financial planning
The software now makes the first pass at finances, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 2329/01
Source: “Manage finances and control budgets to support educational institutions and financial planning.” (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: Budget management is largely spreadsheet and system work, though someone remains accountable for the money.
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.
Advising management on short-term financial objectives and policies
The software now makes the first pass at management, 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 80 · 2329/01
Source: “Advise management on short-term financial objectives and policies.” (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: The analysis behind short-term financial advice is straightforward; persuading management to act on it is not.
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.

Staying human

21 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.

Delegating authority for the receipt
The rules require a named, qualified person to answer for authority, and that person cannot be a piece of software.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, and banking of funds, securities, and financial instruments.” (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; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Handing out authority over money is a governance decision that a responsible officer has to make personally.
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 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing and implementing planning policies
The value here is that a specific person handles policies and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Develop and implement planning policies.” (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 text is easy to draft, but getting a policy adopted and used means working with the people affected.
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.
Managing and conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with standards
The ratings behind this row put internal audits well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Manage and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with standards.” (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; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Software drafts audit checklists and findings, though testing controls still means talking to people and looking at how work is really done.
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 3/4.

Show the other 75 tasks

Using software applications to prepare reports
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: software applications in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Use software applications to prepare reports, invoices, and other documents.” (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: Producing reports, invoices and documents from templates is well-automated office 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.
Calculating and distributing employee payslips based on hours worked and applicable taxes
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: employee payslips in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Calculate and distribute employee payslips based on hours worked and applicable taxes.” (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: Payroll calculation and payslip issue is a solved software problem.
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.
Drafting meeting agendas for organisational and administrative purposes
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: agendas in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Draft meeting agendas for organisational and administrative purposes.” (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: Drafting an agenda from previous minutes and requests is straightforward writing software does well.
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.
Drafting responses to routine enquiries received via correspondence
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: responses in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Draft responses to routine enquiries received via correspondence.” (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: Drafting replies to routine enquiries is one of the things AI 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 3/4.
Ordering office supplies to ensure administrative operations run smoothly
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: office supplies in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Order office supplies to ensure administrative operations run smoothly.” (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: Ordering office supplies is routine purchasing that systems already automate.
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.
Organising and maintaining executives' diaries
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: executives' diaries in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Organise and maintain executives' diaries.” (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: Diary management is scheduling that software already does well.
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.
Performing office administration tasks, invoicing
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: office administration tasks in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Perform office administration tasks including invoicing.” (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: Invoicing and general office administration is highly automated accounting 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.
Placing catering orders for meetings
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: orders in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Place catering orders for meetings.” (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: Placing catering orders for meetings is routine booking admin.
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.
Reading and analysing incoming memos
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: memos in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Read and analyse incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.” (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: Triaging incoming documents and routing them is a sorting job AI does 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 3/4.
Calculating wages and deductions
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: wages in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Calculate wages and deductions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (84–92 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: Pay and deduction calculations follow published rules and are already largely done by software, with someone approving the run.
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.
Monitoring cash flow and reserve levels to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: cash flow in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Monitor cash flow and reserve levels to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (84–92 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: Watching cash and reserves against set thresholds is exactly the kind of monitoring software does continuously.
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.
Preparing financial information for external accountants to complete tax returns
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: financial information in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Prepare financial information for external accountants to complete tax returns.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (84–92 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: Packaging figures for the external accountant is structured preparation work, with the accountant signing the return.
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.
Determining depreciation rates for capitalised items
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: depreciation rates in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/01
Source: “Determine depreciation rates for capitalised items.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (84–92 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: Depreciation rates follow published accounting rules and asset data, which is exactly what software applies well.
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.
Using information systems to prepare reports and statistics
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: information systems in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Use information systems to prepare reports and statistics for internal and external use.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (84–92 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: Pulling reports and statistics out of information systems is exactly what those systems are built to do.
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.
Performing basic bookkeeping duties for financial record maintenance
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: basic bookkeeping duties in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Perform basic bookkeeping duties for financial record maintenance.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (84–92 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: Routine bookkeeping is structured, rule-based data entry that software already does faster and more consistently.
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.
Processing invoices for financial transactions and record-keeping
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: invoices in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Process invoices for financial transactions and record-keeping.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (84–92 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: Invoice processing is structured, repetitive data work that finance systems already automate.
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.
Keeping up to date with developments in public sector financial and management accounting practices
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 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Keep up to date with developments in public sector financial and management accounting practices.” (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: Keeping current with accounting practice is reading and summarising published material, which 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 4/4.
Producing financial forecasts
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: financial forecasts in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Produce financial forecasts.” (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: Forecasting from historic figures suits software well, though the assumptions behind it are a judgement call.
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.
Developing policies to guide organisational operations
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 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Develop policies to guide organisational operations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 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: Policy drafting draws on abundant published examples AI can adapt to the organisation.
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.
Typing examination materials and documents
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: examination materials in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/03
Source: “Type examination materials and documents.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 81 out of 100 (77–85 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: Typing up exam papers and documents is straightforward production work, with the content supplied and checked by others.
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 3/4.
Purchasing equipment and supplies
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: equipment in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Purchase equipment and supplies.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 79 out of 100 (72–86 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: Buying equipment and supplies is largely comparison and ordering that software does well.
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 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Preparing and submitting annual tax returns
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: annual tax returns in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Prepare and submit annual tax returns.” (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; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Return preparation is rule-driven work software does well, though a qualified person is normally expected to stand behind the filing.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · 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 4/4.
Coordinating and directing departmental finances to support executives
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: departmental finances in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Coordinate and direct departmental finances to support executives.” (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: Coordinating departmental budgets and spending is structured finance work AI supports 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.
Coordinating and directing records management to support executives
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: records management in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Coordinate and direct records management to support executives.” (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: Running a records system is structured administration handled well by 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.
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 70 · 2329/02
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.
Organising professional development training sessions for employees
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: professional development training sessions in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Organise professional development training sessions for employees.” (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: Arranging training sessions is scheduling and booking admin AI handles 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.
Preparing papers for consideration and presentation
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: papers in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees, and boards of directors.” (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: Preparing board papers from existing material is document work AI 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.
Providing administrative support in departments
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: administrative support in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Provide administrative support in departments such as finance or HR.” (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: Departmental administrative support is structured document and data 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.
Providing administrative support to managerial staff and heads of organisations
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: administrative support in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Provide administrative support to managerial staff and heads of organisations.” (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: General administrative support for managers is document and scheduling work AI 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.
Reviewing processes and procedures to identify improvements to quality and efficiency
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: processes in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Review processes and procedures to identify improvements to quality and efficiency.” (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: Reviewing processes for improvements is documented analysis AI supports strongly.
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 management systems as part of general office duties
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: records management systems in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Maintain records management systems as part of general office duties.” (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: Maintaining a records system is structured office administration.
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.
Authorising payment requests after logging
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: payment requests in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Authorise payment requests after logging.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 72 out of 100 (65–79 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 a payment request against its logged approval is rule-checking, though a named person still authorises 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 4/4.
Generating reports for sector-specific regulators and certifying bodies
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: reports in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/01
Source: “Generate reports for sector-specific regulators and certifying bodies.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 69 out of 100 (62–76 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; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Regulator returns are structured reports from system data, though a qualified person has to stand behind them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · 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.
Filing and retrieving corporate documents
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: corporate documents in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 69 out of 100 (65–73 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: Documents are mostly stored and searched electronically, so filing and finding them is already largely automated.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · 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.
Creating guidelines for cash and crediting management
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: guidelines in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Create guidelines for cash and credit management.” (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: Cash and credit guidelines follow standard practice and published examples, so software drafts them well for approval.
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.
Making funding recommendations
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 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Make funding recommendations.” (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: Weighing bids against criteria is structured analysis software does well, with the decision confirmed by 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 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Drafting and interpreting regulations for educational policy implementation
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: regulations in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Draft and interpret regulations for educational policy implementation.” (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: Drafting and interpreting written regulations is document work software does well from existing policy.
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.
Filing materials to maintain examination records
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: materials in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/03
Source: “File materials to maintain examination records.” (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: Filing exam records is largely system work, though scripts and papers still exist on paper in many places.
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.
Staying informed about recent government policy decisions relevant to the job role
shifting to AI
It is the same call made over and over on informed, with a right answer to check it against. That is what a model is trained on.
importance 60 · 2329/01
Source: “Stay informed about recent government policy decisions relevant to the job role.” (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: Government policy is published and easy to summarise, but staying genuinely current is something you do yourself.
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.
Analysing financial information to develop plans for increasing profits or improving services
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: financial information in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2329/01
Source: “Analyse financial information to develop plans for increasing profits or improving services.” (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: Reading financial data and proposing improvements is structured analysis software does well for a manager to act on.
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.
Interpreting organisational policies and procedures to ensure compliance
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: organisational policies in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Interpret organisational policies and procedures to ensure compliance.” (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: Explaining what written policies mean in practice is something software does well from the documents.
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.
Interpreting administrative and operating policies and procedures for employees
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: administrative and operating policies and procedures in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Interpret administrative and operating policies and procedures for employees.” (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: Explaining policy to staff is documented information work AI handles 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.
Analysing information processing needs to plan computer systems
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: information processing needs in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Analyse information processing needs to plan computer systems.” (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: Analysing what an organisation needs from a system is documented analysis work with well-known 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 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Answering telephone calls and taking messages
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: telephone calls in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Answer telephone calls and take messages.” (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: Taking calls and passing on messages is simple, well-defined work that software already handles.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · 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.
Determining whether they should be given access to specific individuals
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at whether they should be given access, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 57 out of 100 (50–64 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: Deciding who gets through to an executive follows known preferences, though judgement calls remain.
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 2/4.
Managing employee insurance and benefits schemes
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at employee insurance, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Manage employee insurance and benefits schemes, including creating budgets.” (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: Benefits schemes and their budgets are rule-driven administration well suited to systems, with a person still responsible.
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.
Maintaining high levels of quality assurance through course evaluation
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at high levels of quality assurance, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Maintain high levels of quality assurance through course evaluation.” (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: Course evaluation is data collection and reporting, though someone has to own the quality judgement.
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.
Attending meetings and recording and transcribing minutes
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at meetings, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Attend meetings and record and transcribe minutes.” (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: Minute-taking is largely automated already, though attending in person is sometimes expected.
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.
Coordinating examination and assessment processes
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at examination, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Coordinate examination and assessment processes.” (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: Exam co-ordination is scheduling and record work, with secure papers and rooms still needing someone on site.
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.
Evaluating investment of surpluses and making appropriate recommendations
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at investment of surpluses, 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 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Evaluate investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.” (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; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Comparing where to place surplus cash is standard analysis, but recommending it needs someone qualified and accountable.
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 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Assisting in recruitment activities to ensure effective educational staffing
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at recruitment activities, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Assist in recruitment activities to ensure effective educational staffing.” (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: Adverts, scheduling and shortlisting support is largely administrative work well handled by systems.
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.
Providing administrative support to a team of lecturers
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at administrative support, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Provide administrative support to a team of lecturers, tutors or teachers.” (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: Diaries, documents and course admin for teaching staff is routine 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 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Coordinating the development of budgetary control systems
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at the development of budgetary control systems, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 2329/01
Source: “Coordinate the development of budgetary control systems.” (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 mechanics are standard, but budget controls have to fit how this organisation actually spends and reports.
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.
Recommending or authorising capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at capital expenditures, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Recommend or authorise capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services.” (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 numbers are easy to lay out, but committing capital is a decision a responsible person makes.
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.
Managing the student life cycle from enrolment/admission to graduation/leaving
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at the student life cycle, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Manage the student life cycle from enrolment/admission to graduation/leaving.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 42 out of 100 (35–49 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: Most of the student journey is record-keeping in a system, with some in-person steps at each stage.
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 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Coordinating and directing financial planning activities of an organisation
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at financial planning activities of an organisation, 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 80 · 2329/01
Source: “Coordinate and direct financial planning activities of an organisation.” (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: Financial plans can be drafted, but co-ordinating and directing the people who produce them needs a person.
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 and managing the procurement of an organisation's products
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at the procurement of an organisation's products, 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 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Advise and manage the procurement of an organisation's products.” (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: Procurement analysis is easy to produce, but advising and steering buying decisions involves people and negotiation.
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.
Opening, sorting and distributing incoming correspondence, including faxes and email
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: correspondence, including faxes and email, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.” (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; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Email can be sorted and routed automatically, but opening and passing round physical post still needs someone in the office.
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 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Implementing new financial systems and controls
staying human
The ratings behind this row put new financial systems well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Implement new financial systems and controls.” (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; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: New finance systems can be specified quickly, but putting them in and getting people using them is hands-on.
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 3/4.
Processing payments and obtaining credit authorisation for transactions
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: payments, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 2329/01
Source: “Process payments and obtain credit authorisation for transactions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 31 out of 100 (24–38 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: Card and credit processing is automated, but a counter transaction happens with the customer in front of you.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · 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 4/4.
Recommending personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers and dismissals
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles personnel actions and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 60 · 2329/01
Source: “Recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 31 out of 100 (24–38 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: Recommendations about people rest on knowing them and on judgements the person making them must own.
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 2/4.
Leading staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles staff and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.” (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: Training materials are quick to produce, but leading staff development happens in the room with them.
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.
Assisting in managing public or alumni relations
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles managing public and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Assist in managing public or alumni relations.” (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: Alumni and press material is quick to draft, though the relationships behind good public relations are personal.
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.
Supervising administrative work and managing clerical staff
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles administrative work and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Supervise administrative work and manage clerical staff.” (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: Supervising clerical staff depends on the supervisor being around and known to the team.
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.
Liaising with other agencies to coordinate services or responses
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles other agencies and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Liaise with other agencies to coordinate services or responses.” (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: Coordinating with other agencies runs on relationships and quick calls between named contacts.
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.
Resolving enquiries and complaints, reporting outcomes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: enquiries, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Resolve enquiries and complaints, reporting outcomes as necessary.” (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: Standard replies are easy to draft, though upset customers are usually calmed by a person in front of them.
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.
Organising and facilitating educational workshops and social activities for community engagement
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: educational workshops, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Organise and facilitate educational workshops and social activities for community engagement.” (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: Planning a workshop is easy; running it and drawing a community in happens in the room.
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 employees performing financial reporting
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles this work and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, and billing duties.” (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: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Supervising a finance team means being available to them day to day and answering for their work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Developing relationships with banking, insurance and accounting personnel to support financial activities
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles relationships and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2329/01
Source: “Develop relationships with banking, insurance, and accounting personnel to support financial activities.” (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: Relationships with bankers, insurers and accountants are built person to person 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.
Working with academic boards, governing bodies and task groups
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles academic boards, governing bodies and task groups and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Work with academic boards, governing bodies and task groups.” (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: Working with boards and governing bodies is about being in the room and trusted by the people there.
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.
Meeting with individuals, special interest groups and others on behalf of executives, committees and boards of directors
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: individuals, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 2329/02
Source: “Meet with individuals, special interest groups, and others on behalf of executives, committees, and boards of directors.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 9 out of 100 (2–16 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: Meeting people on an executive's behalf works because of who is in the room.
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.
Making bank deposits of cash receipts
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: bank deposits of cash receipts, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 2329/01
Source: “Make bank deposits of cash receipts.” (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: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Taking cash to the bank means physically carrying and paying it in.
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.
Attending events and fairs to engage with prospective students
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: events, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 2329/02
Source: “Attend events and fairs to engage with prospective students.” (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: Attending a fair to meet prospective students means being there in person.
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 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Duplicating examination materials for distribution
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: examination materials, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 2329/03
Source: “Duplicate examination materials for distribution.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–7 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 rating behind it: Copying, collating and packing exam papers is physical handling of secure paper.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Distributing tests and homework assignments to students
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: tests, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 2329/03
Source: “Distribute tests and homework assignments to students.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–7 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Handing papers out to pupils is a physical job in the room.
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.

What this job pays, and how many people do it

Median pay: £39,100a 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: 104,900in 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: grades in, a record out. The rows above are exactly that shape: recording grades for examinations, assignments or papers and grading homework and tests using answer sheets or electronic devices. What it cannot do is be there in the room, and that is still where events get done. 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

The exposed part of your job is the biggest part, and I am not going to dress that up: recording grades for examinations, assignments or papers is work today's tools do quickly and cheaply, and that is not coming back.

So, given all that: 56% of this job's task weight sits in rows the software is already learning, 20% in rows that change shape rather than disappear, and 24% in rows it is nowhere near. That is the position, measured across 85 scored tasks. It is not a forecast about you.

What you have that the software does not is attending events and fairs to engage with prospective students, plus the years of knowing when something looks wrong before you can say why. That is the raw material for everything below.

This week: one thing

Sit on the machine's side of the desk. Pick one real piece of grades you would normally do yourself, let whatever software you already have take the first pass at it, and then go through what it produced and write down every single thing it got wrong. One evening this week. Do not fix anything yet. Just catch it.

What you end up holding: a written list of the machine’s mistakes, in your handwriting
How long it takes: an evening, or an hour if you pick one job rather than one client

If you can’t run software on your employer’s or your clients’ data: Do the same hunt on paper. Take one printed piece of grades, work through it the way you always do, and mark every point where you made a call rather than followed a rule. Same evening, same list, nothing to log into and nobody to ask permission from. That list is the same artifact: it is the judgment written down.

Over the next 90 days

Change one sentence about what you do. Not on a CV. Out loud, to whoever pays you. From “my job is recording grades for examinations, assignments or papers” to “I check what the software does and tell you what it means.” Your error list from this week is what makes that sentence true instead of a claim, so use it: show it once, to one person, inside the next ninety days. Same skills, priced as judgment rather than as typing.

Over the next 12 months

Walk toward the end of this job that answers for things, and get it recognised. Pick the one part of attending events and fairs to engage with prospective students you are already best at, and spend the year making it formal: a qualification, a named responsibility, a specialism people ask for by name. Price it honestly: that is evenings, it is months rather than weeks, and the seats are competitive because everyone in your position is looking at the same door. 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 other educational professionals n.e.c (nearest by the work that AI is not taking, not by job title), and none of them survived. The closest was financial and accounting technicians: only about 31% of its durable work is work you already do and it is under the same pressure this job is. Your own job splits about 56/44: 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 “advise management on short-term financial objectives and policies”, 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.

Financial and accounting technicians
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, and billing duties”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 31% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: It is closer than most, and still not close enough: about 31% of that job's durable work is already yours, against the 35% I want to see before I will call something a route. I will not move you off one melting floe onto another: 76% of its own task list already scores in the top exposure band (67/100 in this release), so the same software is eating it.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “prepare financial statements and accounts”. 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. I will not move you off one melting floe onto another: 68% of its own task list already scores in the top exposure band (66/100 in this release), so the same software is eating it. It is a pay cut, in those words: £31,560 against your £39,114, 19.3% less (ASHE Table 14.7a, 2025 provisional (both)). Retraining to earn less is a decision, not advice.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
Chief executives and senior officials
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour on the work AI is not taking: you already prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees, and boards of directors, and their equivalent is to serve on boards of directors, management committees, and governing boards. Across both published task lists that is about 5% of the durable work in that job.
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. The pay gap is the market pricing a barrier: £99,944 against your £39,114 is 2.56× (ASHE Table 14.7a, 2025 provisional (both)), and you would be crossing it holding about 5% of their durable work. A gap that size with an overlap that small is a wish, not a route.
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: 56% of its task weight, across 85 scored tasks. Every row behind it is printed above with the source. Check ours; ignore theirs.
“It’s too late for me to become something else”
You are not starting from zero, and the page shows why: attending events and fairs to engage with prospective students is work the software cannot do and you already do it. The move above is a repricing of what you know, not a new career. Nobody who has just left college has that.
“I should learn to code”
Almost certainly not. The value in your job is moving toward checking, deciding and answering for the output, not toward writing the software. A weekend of Python will not change your position; the error list from this week will.
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 Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other 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

In US official statistics this job is counted as Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other. Pay and employment stay on this page’s own group; the task list and the scores do not cross over.

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 other educational professionals n.e.c, 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 56% 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 other educational professionals n.e.c. 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.

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Questions people ask about this job

Will AI replace Other educational professionals n.e.c?: Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 85 official task statements scored for Other educational professionals n.e.c (United Kingdom, SOC 2329), 56% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 59 out of 100 (range 53–65, 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 “Other educational professionals n.e.c” can AI already do?: The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Use software applications to prepare reports, invoices, and other documents” (93/100, very high); “Calculate and distribute employee payslips based on hours worked and applicable taxes” (93/100, very high); “Draft meeting agendas for organisational and administrative purposes” (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 “Other educational professionals n.e.c” stay human?: About 24% 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: “Distribute tests and homework assignments to students” (0/100, minimal); “Duplicate examination materials for distribution” (0/100, minimal); “Attend events and fairs to engage with prospective students” (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 “Other educational professionals n.e.c” do about AI?: Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 56% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 24% 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 Other educational professionals n.e.c 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 85 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.
The match between this job and its counterpart in the other country is partial, so the two pages count slightly different groups of people.
34 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))

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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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