Job Descriptions

Accounting technicians handle day-to-day financial matters in all types of business.;

Admin assistants give support to offices by organising meetings, typing documents and updating computer records.;

Arts administrators help to organise events and exhibitions, manage staff, and look after buildings like theatres or museums.;

Bilingual secretaries provide administrative services in English and one or more foreign languages.;

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

Finance officers help to manage the finances of an organisation by keeping track of its income and controlling its spending.;

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

Insurance brokers use their knowledge of the insurance market to help find the right cover, at the best price, for their customers.;

Insurance technicians give administrative support in all types of insurance work.;

Interpreters convert the spoken word from one language into another, either face-to-face or remotely.;

Local government administrative assistants provide clerical support in council departments and give information to the public.;

Payroll administrators make sure employees get paid the right amount on the right date.;

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

Sales administrators process sales orders and payments, arrange deliveries and offer after-sales support.;

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

Town planning assistants process applications, give advice about regulations and carry out design work and office administration.;

Trading standards officers (TSOs) protect consumers and businesses by promoting a safe and fair trading environment.;

Agricultural inspectors make sure animal welfare regulations are followed in farms and dairies.;

Assistance dog trainers and instructors train dogs that help people to maintain their independence.;

Deckhands clear the decks, prepare and maintain equipment and handle the catch on offshore fishing vessels.;