Job Descriptions

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

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

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

Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new manufacturing ideas and systems.;

Sports commentators describe what's happening at sporting events to listeners and viewers and offer their opinions.;

Road transport managers make sure goods and passengers reach their destinations safely, on time and in the most cost-effective way.;

Motorsport engineers design, build and test racing cars and bikes.;

Patient transport service controllers arrange transport to take frail or vulnerable people to and from medical appointments.;

Sports physiotherapists diagnose and treat sports injuries.;

Community transport drivers provide a door-to-door service for people who can't easily use public transport.;

Economic development officers work with communities, local government and business to bring investment, jobs and facilities to an area.;

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

Transport planners manage road, rail and air transport networks at local, regional and national level.;

Sport and exercise psychologists work with athletes, teams and coaches to improve their motivation and performance.;

Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.;

Community development workers help people to improve the quality of life in their local area.;

Sports coaches teach sports skills to individuals and teams of all abilities.;

Sports professionals are skilled and talented sportsmen and sportswomen, who are paid to compete in their chosen sport.;