Data entry clerks update, maintain and retrieve information held on computer systems. They also transfer information from paper-based records on to computer files. Typical duties include: inputting personal details of customers opening new bank accounts entering classified adverts in a newspaper transferring paper-based market research results processing sales invoices. Data entry clerks work with text and numerical [...]
Customs, excise and VAT assurance officers work for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). They are perhaps best known for their work in fighting drug trafficking and illegal trade, although their role is much broader. The work involves three main areas: Customs Customs officers usually work in airports, sea ports, freight terminals and postal customs locations. [...]
Court reporters, also known as verbatim reporters, stenographers or shorthand writers, make a word-for-word (verbatim) record of proceedings in court. They listen carefully to everything being said and record it either in traditional shorthand, or by using machine shorthand. Using machine shorthand, court reporters type whole words and phrases at a single stroke on the keyboard. [...]
Court administrative officers and assistants help with the day to day running of the courts and their supporting offices. Their duties include: booking dates and times for court hearings allocating cases to courtrooms preparing lists of the day’s court sessions and keeping ushers informed making sure that judges, magistrates and lawyers have the right paperwork for the case following [...]
Company secretaries, sometimes known as chartered secretaries, make sure that companies and their directors obey company laws and regulations. They have a wide range of financial and legal management responsibilities. Their work typically involves: keeping company records such as lists of directors and shareholders sending company information to Companies House or to the Stock Exchange [...]
A clerk of works or site inspector is responsible for making sure that work carried out on a construction project conforms to client specifications, and meets quality and safety standards. They also monitor progress to deliver the project on budget and on time. Construction projects can vary in scale and size and include building works, [...]
Clerical assistants deal with routine administrative tasks in all kinds of company. They may also be known by many other job titles, such as clerical workers, general clerks, office juniors or administrative assistants. The work is likely to include: filing and retrieving information and documents gathering information by telephone, letter or in person recording or updating information using computerised or manual [...]
Civil Service executive officers are junior managers in the Civil Service. There are around 170 Civil Service departments and agencies that deal with developing policies and delivering services to the public. All the departments and agencies employ executive officers. Their duties can vary according to the department they work for, but can include: managing a team of administrative officers being responsible for motivating, [...]
Civil Service administrative officers and assistants work in a wide range of government departments and agencies. The Civil Service has over 170 departments and agencies which deal with developing policies and delivering services to the public. Administrative officers carry out day-to-day clerical duties and process information. The actual work depends on the department or agency they are [...]
Charity fundraisers are responsible for raising as much money for their charity as possible. They must constantly think of new ways to raise money, and usually have fundraising targets to reach. The work can include some or all of the following: media and marketing – creating press, television, radio and poster appeals to attract donors [...]
