Job Descriptions

Merchant Navy deck officers look after the day-to-day running and navigation of ships, and take care of passengers and cargo.;

Merchant Navy engineering officers maintain the mechanical and electrical machinery and instruments on board a ship.;

Merchant Navy ratings carry out a wide range of jobs to help the day-to-day running of a ship.;

Assistant immigration officers check that people have the right to visit or stay in the UK.;

Border Force officers protect UK border entry points like ports and airports, by enforcing immigration and customs regulations.;

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.;

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

Estates officers are responsible for the management and upkeep of land and property belonging to local councils and public bodies.;

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

Human resources (HR) officers hire employees and help develop their careers, and look after employee relations, benefits and welfare.;

Immigration officers make decisions on whether people have the right to visit or stay in the UK.;

Local government officers put council policies into practice and deliver local services.;

Revenues and benefits officers work for local councils and deal with housing benefits, rents, council tax and business rates.;

Sports development officers organise projects and training to encourage people to take part in sport and have a healthier lifestyle.;

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

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

Cyber intelligence officers gather information about where threats to information technology (IT) systems come from and how they work.;

Builders' merchants sell building and do-it-yourself products and materials to the building trade and the public.;

Building control officers make sure building regulations are followed.;