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It’s not about being bossy – this is about motivating people to be the best that they can be. So, if you’re enterprising and have an affinity for meeting targets, a career in management may be the one for you. Managers are crucial to the daily running of all organisations across any industry, from the largest multi-national corporations to your small, local bookshop. In this sector, you can really make a difference. You’ll be concerned with the strategy, structure, and operations of a company to ensure your team contributes to the overall business. These roles offer an opportunity to climb the career ladder and be a leader – if you fancy a great future in a managerial position, keep reading below.
Advertising account executives provide the link between an advertising agency and its clients.
Advertising media planners decide which media is best suited to advertising their client's products or services.
Art gallery curators manage collections of paintings and objects.
Bank managers oversee the day-to-day operations of their branch, supervise staff and work to attract new customers.
Bid writers prepare the documents used to pitch for contracts to provide services, or to apply for project funding.
Building control officers make sure building regulations are followed.
Business advisers give advice and support to new business start-ups and help established businesses to grow.
Business analysts work with organisations to help them change and improve.
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.
Care home managers are responsible for the leadership and day-to-day running of residential care homes.
Charity directors plan ways to develop a charity's services, generate income and raise awareness of its work.
Charity fundraisers organise events and activities to encourage people to donate to causes and organisations.
Chief executives lead their organisation and put plans and policies into place to help it be successful.
Chief inspectors manage operational teams in their districts like CID or neighbourhood policing, co-ordinating responses to major incidents.
Civil Service executive officers work in government departments that develop policies and provide services to the public.
Civil Service managers work in government departments, managing teams that establish policies and provide public services.
Community education co-ordinators make sure education, training and recreation courses meet the needs of the local community.
Company secretaries make sure that directors follow company law and financial regulations.
Conference and exhibition managers plan and run events like trade shows, conferences and exhibitions.
Construction contracts managers manage building contracts and construction costs.
Construction managers organise the work on building projects, making sure it's completed safely, within budget and on time.
Consumer scientists study why people use or buy products and services, and give advice to retailers and manufacturers.
Credit managers control the amount of finance offered by their company and manage the debts owed to it.
Customer services managers develop service standards, deal with quality control and manage customer service teams.
Digital delivery managers are responsible for the performance of a team and the digital products and services they produce.
Diplomatic Service officers help to promote and protect British interests, businesses and citizens overseas.
E-commerce managers manage the sale and promotion of products and services on the internet.
Economic development officers work with communities, local government and business to bring investment, jobs and facilities to an area.
Economists advise government departments, businesses, banks and other organisations about the economy.
Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.
Estates officers are responsible for the management and upkeep of land and property belonging to local councils and public bodies.
Estimators work out how much it will cost for a company to supply products and services to its clients.
European Union (EU) officials work for institutions like the European Commission or the European Parliament.
Events managers organise and run promotional, business and social events.
Facilities managers oversee the operation and maintenance of building systems and services.
Farmers and farm managers grow crops and raise livestock for food production.
Forest officers manage forestry workers, plan harvesting activities and monitor planted areas.
Franchise owners are self-employed people who've bought a licence to operate a business under an established company's brand.
Garage managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of a garage workshop.
General practice surveyors are involved in the management, valuation, buying, selling and development of land and property.
GP practice managers run the business side of doctors' surgeries and health centres.
IT directors manage the development of IT systems for their organisation and its customers.
Headteachers manage schools and create the right conditions for children and staff to achieve their best.
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.
A horticultural manager grows plants commercially for use in parks, gardens and public spaces.
Hotel managers are in charge of the day-to-day running of a hotel.
Housing officers look after rented properties for local authorities and housing associations.
Housing policy officers research and develop policies for local authorities and housing associations.
Human resources (HR) managers develop, put into place and manage HR policies and plans.
Human resources (HR) officers hire employees and help develop their careers, and look after employee relations, benefits and welfare.
Leisure centre managers look after the day-to-day running of sports and leisure centres.
Management accountants look after a company's finances and find ways to improve profitability.
Management consultants help organisations solve problems and improve efficiency.
Manufacturing supervisors keep production lines running smoothly and manage staff.
Marketing directors plan ways to promote products or brands and increase their company's share of the market.
Marketing managers plan how to promote products, services or brands and oversee all marketing activity.
MPs represent people's concerns and interests in the House of Commons.
Museum curators manage collections of objects of artistic, scientific, historical and general interest.
Network managers supervise the design, installation and running of IT, data and telephony systems in an organisation.
Nursery managers run early years childcare centres, providing day care for babies and young children from birth to 5 years.
Office managers oversee the day-to-day running of an office or department.
Oil and gas operations managers plan and co-ordinate onshore and offshore exploration and production.
Operational researchers analyse how organisations can improve the way they work.
Payroll managers manage the payroll department within an organisation.
Planning and development surveyors assess, design and manage development projects in towns, cities and rural areas.
Private practice accountants help people and businesses manage their money effectively.
Production managers make sure manufacturing processes run smoothly and cost-effectively, and deliver products on time.
Public relations (PR) directors manage communications campaigns and strategy for their organisation or clients.
Purchasing managers buy equipment, goods and services for their company.
Quality assurance managers make sure a company's products and services meet and maintain set standards.
Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks and controlling costs.
Research and development (R&D) managers lead teams of scientists and engineers to create new products and improve existing ones.
Retail managers look after stores, motivate staff to achieve sales targets, organise promotional events and monitor industry trends.
Riding centre managers plan and run the centre's activities, manage staff and develop the business.
Rural surveyors value the assets of farms and estates, advise clients on legal and tax issues, and plan and develop land use.
Sales managers organise, coach and lead teams of sales representatives to work towards agreed targets.
Security Service personnel protect the UK against threats to national security.
Social services managers plan and co-ordinate the health, welfare and social care support provided by local authorities and charities.
Supervisors manage teams of staff and organise their workload.
Supply chain managers organise the movement of goods and materials from suppliers and manufacturers to customers.
Tax inspectors make sure the correct amount of tax is paid and investigate cases of fraud.
Technical architects help plan, design and build IT systems for clients.
Technical surveyors carry out tasks to support chartered surveyors, architects and engineers.
Textiles production managers look after all stages of textiles manufacturing.
Tour managers manage the travel arrangements of holidaymakers and business clients to make sure their trips run smoothly.
Town planners help shape the way towns and cities develop, and balance the demands on land with the needs of the community.
Training managers arrange and run training programmes in businesses and organisations.
Transport planners manage road, rail and air transport networks at local, regional and national level.
Travel agency managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of travel agencies, meeting sales targets and promoting travel products.
TV and film producers plan and manage the business side of creating television programmes and films.
Visitor attraction general managers look after the operation and finances of an attraction, and the health and safety of staff and visitors.
Warehouse managers plan and co-ordinate warehouse operations at distribution depots, retail superstores and manufacturing plants.
Wedding planners help couples organise their wedding.
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