Job Descriptions

Civil Service managers work in government departments, managing teams that establish policies and provide public services.;

Civil Service administrative officers work in government departments, carrying out policies and running services for the public.;

Civil Service executive officers work in government departments that develop policies and provide services to the public.;

Health service managers run local healthcare services like hospitals, GP practices and community health services.;

Conference and exhibition managers plan and run events like trade shows, conferences and exhibitions.;

Diplomatic Service officers help to promote and protect British interests, businesses and citizens overseas.;

Financial services customer advisers work in contact centres for banks, insurance, investment and credit companies.;

GP practice managers run the business side of doctors' surgeries and health centres.;

Human resources (HR) managers develop, deliver and manage HR policies and plans.;

Office managers oversee the day-to-day running of an office or department.;

Post Office customer service assistants help customers in post offices and at counters in shops.;

Purchasing managers buy equipment, goods and services for their company.;

Registrars collect and record details of all births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships.;

School business managers are responsible for both the day-to-day and strategic running of a school. ;

Security Service personnel protect the UK against threats to national security.;

Bank managers oversee the day-to-day operations of their branch, supervise staff and work to attract new customers.;

Banking customer service advisers provide a face-to-face service in banks and building societies.;

Business development managers find new customers, and persuade existing ones to buy extra services.;

Business project managers plan and organise people, tasks and resources to complete a project on time and within budget.;

Credit managers control the amount of finance offered by their company and manage the debts owed to it.;