Job Descriptions

Planning and development surveyors assess, design and manage development projects in towns, cities and rural areas.;

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

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

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

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

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.;

Dog handlers work with specially trained dogs to help detect and prevent crime, find lost or missing people and protect property.;

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

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

Insurance claims handlers help people who are making claims on their insurance policies.;

Insurance risk surveyors carry out surveys of items that need to be insured.;

Building surveyors advise clients about the design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings.;

Carpet fitters and floor layers fit carpets and vinyl tiles, and lay laminate and solid timber floors.;

General practice surveyors are involved in the management, valuation, buying, selling and development of land and property.;

Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning in large buildings like factories, schools and hospitals.;

Kitchen and bathroom fitters install kitchens and bathroom suites in homes and businesses.;

Valuers and auctioneers advise individuals and businesses that buy, sell and rent land and property.;

Land surveyors measure the shape of the land, and gather data for civil engineering and construction projects.;

Landscapers create and maintain gardens, parks and other outdoor and indoor areas.;