Government Jobs
There is such great scope in terms of the variety involved in government jobs. Here is a quick guide to some of the jobs involved:
Chartered Public Finance Accountants are required to oversee that public sector organisations’ finances are operated effectively. If this type of job interests you, take a look at our Accounting Jobs section.
Civil Service Administrators are responsible for creating and enforcing policies, and so work closely with both local and national government. They talk with local service users as part of their responsibility to research for future policies.
Community Development Workers are needed to identify the needs / rights of individuals, workers or communities in order to help improve their condition. This exciting and challenging role also requires the formulation of strategies for the future, as well as fundraising. After just two years of experience, you could be earning up to £28,000 in this job, and it is even possible to do it on a freelance basis.
Local Government Administrators not only provide administrative support to the authorities, but also coordinate the implementation of council decisions. They also have the responsibility for collecting and collating data for external inspections. The starting salary for this job is between £11,000 and £18,000, although this figure typically rises to between around £25,000 and £33,000.
Tourism Officers are vital in maintaining visitor services and attractions. Not only do they provide tourist information and responses to enquiries, but also are involved in the development of future tourism strategy.
Trading Standards Officers are employed by the government to ensure that goods / services that are bought and sold are done so in a lawful way. This is done by visiting trading premises and checking the goods. They work closely with organisations such as the police and HM Revenue and Customs as they are involved not simply with the prosecution of offences, but also in prevention and detection.