Job Descriptions

Patient advice and liaison service (PALS) officers give support, advice and information about NHS services.;

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.;

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.;

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.;

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

Health and safety advisers work to reduce accidents, injury and health problems in the workplace.;

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

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.;

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

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

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

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