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Social Policy careers
The occupations listed below are a selection of those which may interest students and graduates studying Social Policy from the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
Human Resources Officer
HR Personnel are tasked with developing policies and procedures related to all staff employed in that particular organisation. Some duties include recruiting staff, organisational development and staff training.
Job profile of a human resources officer from the Prospects website
Job description of human resources officer from the Target Jobs website
Civil Service Careers
The Civil Service delivers public services according to government policies. There are a large number of different departments and so a huge variety of different roles.
Job profile of a Civil Service Fast Streamer from the Prospects website
Job profile of a Civil Service Administrator from the Prospects website
Job profile of a Civil Service Administrator from the TARGET Jobs website
Job profile of a Civil Service Executive Officer from the National Careers Service website
Local Government Careers
Developing policies and delivering local services. There are a huge variety of roles within local government including roles in social care, housing and education to name just a few.
Job profile of a Local Government Officer from the Prospects website
Job profile of a Local Government Administrator from the TARGET Jobs website
Charity Officer
A number of opportunities exist within charities and NGOs. Duties will vary depending on the size and scope of the charity.
Job profile of a charity officer from the Prospects website
Job description of a charity administrator from the Target Jobs website
Social Researcher
Social Researchers could work for universities, the government or research/market research organisations. Social research covers a wide range of topics including crime, transport and education. Social Researchers manage research projects including collecting and analysing data and presenting the results.
Job profile of a Social Researcher from the Prospects website
Job profile of a Social Researcher from the TARGET Jobs website
Job profile of a Government Social Research Officer from the Prospects website
Job profile of a Government Research Officer from the TARGET Jobs website
Job profile of a Market Researcher from the Prospects website
Job profile of a Market Research Executive from the TARGET Jobs website
Job profile of a Trade Union Research Officer from the Prospects website
Job profile of a Trade Union Research Officer from the TARGET Jobs website
Please note that some of these careers may require further study.
For further information on these careers, see also:
- I Want To Work In
- Information on types of jobs from Prospects
- Information on career sectors from TARGETjobs