Philip Gray began his career in teaching, later specialising in careers education and guidance. He held a variety of teaching and advisory posts, and was involved in the many of the of early vocational education initiatives. After writing a series of books on aspects of career choice he started to work as a freelance magazine editor, first as founder editor of Ucan magazine for Ucas, then as editor of Insight, Lifeforce, Finance Futures and Careerscope. He has also developed and produced a number of ISCO careers and higher education directory titles. He is now an independent publisher.