Job Descriptions

Research and development (R&D) managers lead teams of scientists and engineers to create new products and improve existing ones.;

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

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

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

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

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. ;

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.;

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.;

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

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.;

Insurance account managers develop business accounts and increase sales of their company's insurance products.;

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