Database Administrator
65AI USED FOR65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Not every change means going back to a classroom. Name the job you do now and see the careers whose day-to-day work already overlaps yours, with the shared tasks shown so you can judge the match yourself. Measured August 2026.
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8 moves your day-to-day already reaches
Each one shares real tasks with your job and sits in a better position against AI: less of the work already automated, or something structural protecting it that your job does not have. The shared tasks are quoted underneath, in both jobs' own words, so you can judge the match rather than trust a score.
IT Information Manager
30AI USED FOR
6 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 35 points less of this work than yours (30% against your 65%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Collaborate with developers to design and implement database schemas and data models that meet business needs.THIS JOB Develop and implement data management strategies that align with organizational goals.shared: develop, impl, data
- YOUR JOB Conduct regular health checks and audits of databases to identify potential issues before they escalate.THIS JOB Conduct regular audits of data systems to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.shared: conduct, regular, audit
- YOUR JOB Implement and maintain backup and recovery plans to protect data integrity and minimize downtime.THIS JOB Develop and implement data management strategies that align with organizational goals.shared: impl, data
Public Finance Specialist
52AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 13 points less of this work than yours (52% against your 65%). The door for a new entrant is C - hard; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Monitor database performance and optimize queries to ensure high availability and responsiveness.THIS JOB Monitor and evaluate the financial performance of public projects, identifying areas for improvement.shared: monitor, performance
- YOUR JOB Implement and maintain backup and recovery plans to protect data integrity and minimize downtime.THIS JOB Implement financial management systems that enhance efficiency and data accuracy.shared: impl, data
- YOUR JOB Install and configure database management systems (DBMS) and ensure they are up to date with the latest patches.THIS JOB Implement financial management systems that enhance efficiency and data accuracy.shared: manag, system
Broadcast Engineer
19AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 46 points less of this work than yours (19% against your 65%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Monitor database performance and optimize queries to ensure high availability and responsiveness.THIS JOB Monitor signal quality and performance metrics to ensure compliance with industry standards.shared: monitor, performance
- YOUR JOB Install and configure database management systems (DBMS) and ensure they are up to date with the latest patches.THIS JOB Design, install, and maintain broadcast equipment and systems.shared: install, system
- YOUR JOB Conduct regular health checks and audits of databases to identify potential issues before they escalate.THIS JOB Conduct regular maintenance and upgrades of broadcasting technology.shared: conduct, regular
Chief, Deputy Chief and Assistant Chief Constables
20AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 45 points less of this work than yours (20% against your 65%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Monitor database performance and optimize queries to ensure high availability and responsiveness.THIS JOB Lead and manage senior officers and staff, ensuring high levels of performance and accountability.shared: performance, high
- YOUR JOB Implement and maintain backup and recovery plans to protect data integrity and minimize downtime.THIS JOB Develop and implement strategic policing plans in alignment with community needs and national priorities.shared: impl, plan
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with developers to design and implement database schemas and data models that meet business needs.THIS JOB Develop and implement strategic policing plans in alignment with community needs and national priorities.shared: develop, impl
Senior Officer in Ambulance Services
20AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 45 points less of this work than yours (20% against your 65%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Monitor database performance and optimize queries to ensure high availability and responsiveness.THIS JOB Monitor and evaluate operational performance metrics to improve service delivery.shared: monitor, performance
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with developers to design and implement database schemas and data models that meet business needs.THIS JOB Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and safety.shared: develop, impl
- YOUR JOB Conduct regular health checks and audits of databases to identify potential issues before they escalate.THIS JOB Conduct regular training sessions and drills for staff to maintain high standards of emergency response.shared: conduct, regular
Senior Officer in Fire Services
20AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 45 points less of this work than yours (20% against your 65%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Conduct regular health checks and audits of databases to identify potential issues before they escalate.THIS JOB Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections to identify potential hazards and areas for improvement.shared: conduct, identify, potential
- YOUR JOB Monitor database performance and optimize queries to ensure high availability and responsiveness.THIS JOB Monitor and evaluate fire service performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.shared: monitor, performance
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with developers to design and implement database schemas and data models that meet business needs.THIS JOB Develop and implement fire safety policies and procedures to enhance community protection.shared: develop, impl
Telecommunications Engineer
28AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 37 points less of this work than yours (28% against your 65%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Conduct regular health checks and audits of databases to identify potential issues before they escalate.THIS JOB Monitor network performance and conduct regular maintenance checks.shared: conduct, regular, check
- YOUR JOB Monitor database performance and optimize queries to ensure high availability and responsiveness.THIS JOB Monitor network performance and conduct regular maintenance checks.shared: monitor, performance
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with developers to design and implement database schemas and data models that meet business needs.THIS JOB Design and implement telecommunication systems and networks.shared: design, impl
Archival Manager
30AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 35 points less of this work than yours (30% against your 65%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Collaborate with developers to design and implement database schemas and data models that meet business needs.THIS JOB Develop and implement archival policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.shared: develop, impl
- YOUR JOB Conduct regular health checks and audits of databases to identify potential issues before they escalate.THIS JOB Conduct regular assessments of archival materials to determine preservation needs and implement conservation techniques.shared: conduct, regular
- YOUR JOB Develop and enforce database security policies to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.THIS JOB Develop and implement archival policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.shared: develop, polic
Matches come from both careers' own published task lists, not from a similarity score we ask you to trust. A move being listed does not mean an employer will agree: it means the work overlaps and the measurement is better. Retraining routes, if you decide you want one, are on the switch page.