Government Category Guide
Sector Category Description
Chairman The most senior board member.
Chief Executive The most senior executive person within the organisation
Top Level Director Contacts that report directly to the Chief Executive. Almost all have their own department
Second Level / Head of Service Contacts who report to departmental directors, i.e. the second level of management within an organisation. Depending on the size of the organisation, they may have one or many specific functions/responsibilities
Administration/Planning Best Value Responsible for the implementation and compliance with of the Government's "Best Value" requirements. This approach is the evaluation of ''services'' based on all merits, not just cost.
Administration/Planning Central Administrative Services Central management of administrative support services provided for other departments.
Administration/Planning Cleaning Buildings Management of the internal day-to-day cleaning of the organisations buildings.
Administration/Planning Corporate/Strategic/Policy Planning Involves advising/planning in connection with strategic issues and developing systematic processes to enable, general organisational development, expenditure programmes and services to be evaluated and optimised.
Administration/Planning Customer Services Responsible for ensuring services are provided efficiently and effectively to the public. This is likely to include points of direct contact with the organisation.
Administration/Planning Electoral Registration Manage the register of electors within Local Authorities
Administration/Planning Freedom of Information Responsible for the ''publication scheme'' and facilitating public access to all types of information held by the organisation
Administration/Planning Members Services Managing and running Councillors rooms, bars and restaurants.
Administration/Planning Operational Services Strategic role concerned with service delivery from a logistical perspective. Often involves co-ordinating partnerships with other organisations.
Administration/Planning Printing / Reprographics Internal provision of printing services for the organisiation
Administration/Planning Property Enqs/Local Land Charges Dealing with enquiries about physical proposals (road improvements, new schools, etc.) which would affect a specific curtilage (area of land). This is part of all house sales processes.
Administration/Planning Quality Assurance Monitoring the services provided by the organisation/department against predefined standards.
Adult Services Admin/Management/Support Services Provide support in running the department, could be information management/strategic development/co-ordination of resources/paperwork etc
Adult Services Area/District Officer Usually based at other/satellite offices responsible for service provision in a defined area
Adult Services Community Care Primarily involved with helping adults live at home through advice, guidance and provision of support. Often focused on the physical and mentally handicapped and elderly.
Adult Services Criminal Justice Responsible for statutory assessment and supervision of adult offenders (aged 16 and over)
Adult Services Learning Disabilities Provide support for adults with all forms of Learning Difficulties
Adult Services Lifelong Learning Development of strategies for the provision of Adult Education via community schools/neighbourhood centres/community centres/adult education College and co-ordination with external providers for education and training schemes, such as ''Learn Direct''
Adult Services Management of Own Care Services Responsible for the management of the organisations/departments own care facilities - Support Centres, Care Homes etc
Adult Services Mental Health Services Support people with Mental Health problems. Often Local Authorities work jointly with NHS Trusts and voluntary and charity organisations.
Adult Services Occupational Therapy Responsible for assessing and providing information, advice and support for people coping with disabilities at home, helping them to be more independent.
Adult Services Older People Responsible for helping the elderly through support at home (assessments/home care/home adaptations etc), supporting older people returning from hospital and organising Day Services and Care Homes.
Adult Services Operational Services Strategic role concerned with service delivery of Adult Services/Social Care from a logistical perspective.
Adult Services Overall Responsibility The Director or equivalent of the Department responsible for Adult Social Care - this person has overall responsibility for all areas of service provision.
Adult Services Physical Disabilities Responsible for helping people between 18 and 64 with Physical Disabilities to live either at home via home care or provide suitable accommodation - this may be supported living or a Residential/Nursing Home.
Adult Services Planning/Development Responsible for the strategic development of Adult Social Care service provision
Adult Services Quality Assurance Monitoring the services provided by the department, may involve dealing with complaints
Adult Services Research and Information Responsible for the collation and strategic use of data and other information collected regarding the departments services and the public.
Adult Services Social Care Responsible for all or some areas of Adult Social Care/Services
Adult Services Substance Misuse Provide advice, guidance and support for people with drug and alcohol dependencies
Building & Engineering Architectural Services Undertake in-house architectural work and manage work outsourced to private practices and consultants.
Building & Engineering Direct Service Operations The contractor side within Local Authorities, providing various maintenance and building functions, often based within council depots. Regularly referred to as ''Neighbourhood Services''
Building & Engineering Technical Services Provide engineering and building maintenance services in relation to the organisations buildings, heating, ventilation, electrical and plumbing services.
Childrens Services Admin/Management/Support Services Provide support in running the department, could be Information Management/Strategic Development/Co-ordination of Resources/Paperwork etc
Childrens Services Area/District Officer Usually based at other/satellite offices responsible for child social care service provision in a defined area
Childrens Services Childrens Services - Literacy Responsible for the assessment and improvement of the literacy of children within state schools.
Childrens Services Childrens Services - Virtual Headteacher
Childrens Services Educational Grants Financial support for students within Education (including Further Education) - includes grants for clothes/travel/food etc
Childrens Services Educational Strategy Responsible for monitoring the quality of Education provided by the department and developing new and better ways to provide services.
Childrens Services Family Services Assessment and support of families to ensure the health and welfare of children and young people
Childrens Services Fostering/Adoption Helping Children who are unable to be with their own parents though assessment of suitable people for adoption (taking on a child full time) and fostering (looking after a child on behalf of a Local Authority). This may include advice, support and financi
Childrens Services Management of Own Care Services Responsible for the management of the organisations/departments own care facilities
Childrens Services Other Educational Responsible for a non specified element of the departments/schools education services
Childrens Services Overall Responsibility The Director or equivalent of the Department responsible for Childrens Education and Social Care - in most Local Authorities, Education and Childrens Social Care all fall within one Department
Childrens Services Physical Disabilities Assessment of need and support at home (via home alterations/equipment/meals/visits etc) and via day/respite/nursing and residential care.
Childrens Services Planning/Development Responsible for the strategic development of Childrens Services
Childrens Services Pre-School / Early Years Provide information and advice to parents regarding nurseries/playgroups and childcare. Often includes support and training for providers of these services.
Childrens Services Psychology Statutory requirement for Local Authorities to assess and provide support for children where they have been identified as having special educational needs (SEN).
Childrens Services Pupil Assessment Indentify and support those children that have problems with accessing education - eg physical disabilities or medical needs.
Childrens Services Quality Assurance Monitoring the services provided by the department, may involve dealing with complaints
Childrens Services Research and Information Responsible for the collation and strategic use of data and other information collected regarding the departments services and the public.
Childrens Services School Admissions Concerned with offering and allocating places within state schools for children up to 16 - including dealing with appeals and statuary responsibilities
Childrens Services School Travel Planning Responsible for planning and co-ordinating transport to get children to school though 'travel plans' - may include promotion of green/healthy alternatives - eg cycling/walking.
Childrens Services Schools Inspection Visiting schools to report on their level of service/education. Done by ESTYN (Wales) HMIE (Scotland) OFSTED (England). These reports may be followed up by inspections by the Local Authorities.
Childrens Services Social Care Responsible for all/some areas of Children's Social Care
Childrens Services Special Educational Needs Co-ordinating the support of children who have some form of learning difficulty and require additional help learning. All Schools have a Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) and help may be provided through extra or different lessons
Childrens Services Substance Misuse Develop strategies to reduce alcohol and drug usage/dependency. Including through intervention, education and awareness raising.
Childrens Services Welfare Provide advice and support to schools, children their families where there are social or emotional problems affecting school attendance or education in general
Childrens Services Youth Offending Service provided by Councils/Police/Courts and the Probation Service. Developing strategies to help young people avoid breaking the law, or repeating offences.
Communications Call Centre Co-ordinating the organisations call/contact centre - used to deal with inbound enquiries from the Public for common services - Benefits/Waste Management/Environmental Health etc
Communications Health Promotion Promoting healthier lifestyles to the public, including advise and support on Diet, Exercise, Alcohol and Tobacco control etc
Communications International Relations/Marketing Promoting the organisation (College or University) to international students and developing networks of educational institutions around the world
Communications Public Relations/Marketing Promoting the image and services provided by the organisation
Economic Development Economic Planning The development of economic policies and related action programmes which aim to create employment, attract businesses into the area and provide training.
Economic Development Industrial Development Overseeing and management of primarily local authority owned industrial estates and property.
Education Academic Services Responsible for the provision of Education, or a particular subject area(s) within Colleges and Universities
Education Academic Services - Computing Run Computing/IT courses within Colleges and Universities
Education Academic Services - eLearning Contacts within Further and Higher Education responsible for the provision of courses electronically
Education Academic Services - Music Run Music courses within Colleges and Universities
Education Student Services - Careers Advice Provide advice and guidance to Students within Colleges and Universities
Education Student Services - Lifelong Learning Provide learning opportunities for mature students - can include part time and distance learning courses.
Education Student Services - Medical Centre Responsible for providing basic medical care within Colleges and Universities
Education Student Services - Student Union Staff members of the Student Unions within Colleges and Universities
Education Student Services - Welfare/Support Offering support and guidance to students within Colleges and Universities - this can take the form of financial support, counseling, help with child care etc
Emergency Emergency Planning Planning for and co-ordination of emergency services and related services to deal with disasters and major problems.
Emergency Emergency Services Contacts working within the three Emergency Services
Emergency Fire Service A few County Councils operate the local fire service. In most areas a Fire Authority covering an area larger than a county operates the service.
Environmental Contaminated Land Responsible for the classification and management of contaminated land and associated issues
Environmental Environmental Health Undertaking all the environmental health functions laid down by statute.
Environmental Environmental Health - Food Safety Responsible for the inspection of businesses preparing, manufacturing, catering, or retailing of food. May also provide some licenses.
Environmental Environmental Services - Overall Responsibility The top contact for the environment department - primarily within Local Authorities
Environmental Green/Conservation/Sustainability Development of environmental policies and programmes for in-house action and application to services provided by the authority and more widely.
Environmental Recycling Education/Promotion Developing strategies to promote the benefits of recycling to the public and into schools.
Environmental Refuse Collection Domestic and industrial collection. Often limited to managing contracts with private companies and dealing with the public.
Environmental Refuse Disposal Management and operation of incinerators, tipping sites and offshore disposal.
Environmental Sewerage Dealing with the maintenance of piped sewerage systems. May be restricted to passing on enquiries as sewerage systems are often the responsibility of private water companies.
Environmental Street Cleaning Public health function, including cleaning roads, subways, gutters and collecting litter
Environmental Street Scene Responsible for developing and improving the ''pedestrian environment'' - covers the fixtures and fittings that facilitate its use - bus shelters/signage/planting etc
Financial Adult Services - Finance Responsibility for finance and accounts related issues for the adult services department in councils
Financial Central Audit Services Financial audit and fraud investigation of all services.
Financial Central Financial Services Overall responsibility for financial services in the organisation
Financial Central Financial Services - Accounting Manages central, departmental and service accounts.
Financial Central Financial Services - Payroll Responsible for ensuring wages are paid on time and in accordance with statutory regulations
Financial Central Financial Services - Pensions Responsible for running the organisations Pension Scheme - includes ensuring legal compliance, investments and dealing with claims.
Financial Central Financial Services - Revenues Billing/Collection and recovery of local taxes and other income
Financial Childrens Services - Finance Responsibility for Finance and Accounts related issues for the Childrens Services department in Councils
Financial Council Tax/Rating/Valuation The management and collection of local taxes by councils. Bandings in England are set by Central Government.
Financial Departmental Finance Responsible for day-to-day operation of departmental accounts. Usually in accordance with budgets and processes laid down by the central finance department
Financial Fraud Control Responsible for assessing and investigating benefit claims that are suspected of being fraudulent
Financial Housing - Benefits Administration of housing benefit payments to the public.
Financial Insurance Services Procures and maintains insurance cover for the organisations insurable risks - professional indemnity, property, vehicles etc
Food Catering Management and running of the organisations restaurants; cafes; bars; etc. and contracts with outside caterers.
Food Childrens Services - Schools Catering Provide catering training and manage contracts for the provision of food into Local Authority run Schools.
Health Cemeteries and Crematoria Management of all Local Authority owned facilities.
Health Cleansing Cleaning of public facilities - toilets
Health Clinical Governance Ensure that NHS organisations are maintaining/improving their standard of care - often through audits and reviews of patient experiences.
Health Community Safety Responsibility for public safety; mainly in public places.
Health Community Safety - Anti Social Behaviour Responsible for monitoring and reducing anti-social behaviour. Police and Local Authorities work together with the Police having the power to obtain anti-social behaviour orders (ASBO's)
Health Health Visiting Working with mothers of young children, providing welfare advice and support eg physical safety, feeding etc. In addition may involve providing support to people with disabilities or long term illness.
Health Infection Control Responsible for developing and implementing infection protection and control measures within NHS Hospitals/Clinics.
Health Medical Services Responsible for co-ordinating and developing the Medical/Clinical functions provided by organisation
Health Nursing Services Responsible for managing and co-ordinating the various nursing functions within both primary and secondary (acute) care. Includes Clinical Governance, which will often be monitored in conjunction with the Medical Services department
Health Patient Advice and Liaison Service Provide advice, support and information on health related matters
Health Patient Safety Monitor patient experience and clinical outcomes to identify and reduce risk, includes managing the quality of commissioned/contracted services.
Health Primary Care Responsible for part or all of the provision of 'Primary Care' services - GP Surgeries/Walk-in Centres/Dentists/Optometry Practices
Health Provider Services Services aimed at preventing admission to hospital through improving the public's health and wellbeing. Includes alternatives to hospitalisation such as external care and rehabilitation.
Health Public Health Responsible for monitoring and improving the health of the public. May include monitoring disease trends and reporting information to management within Healthcare and Government
Health Public Health - Drug and Alcohol Misuse Promoting the benefits of reducing drug and alcohol consumption and reducing the instances of related illness
Health Public Health - Smoking Cessation Responsible for promoting the benefits of not smoking and providing support to people wishing to stop
Heritage/Museums Museums & Art Galleries Overall and day-to-day management of publicly run/owned Museums and Galleries
Housing Care/Support/Homelessness Support for the public and tenants, including in Local Authorities the statutory responsibility for finding homes for vulnerable people
Housing Development The building of new housing.
Housing Maintenance Maintenance and repair of organisations housing stock - primarily Housing Associations and Local Authorities
Housing Management/Tenant Services Lettings, tenant enquiries, support and general management of the organisations housing stock.
Housing Other Other Housing Managers/Officers
Housing Overall Responsibility The Director of Housing/equivalent - the top contact for the Housing Department within Local Authorities
Housing Private Sector Responsible for monitoring and regulating the building of new houses, including general tenant conditions
Housing Regeneration Responsible for the improvement of Social Housing Stock within Housing Associations and Local Authorities
IT/Computing Adult Services - IT/Computing Responsible for IT support/management within adult social care departments
IT/Computing Central Computing In charge of in-house IT for the whole organisation and management of contracts with outsourced/contracted IT. Responsible for corporate policies and related purchasing.
IT/Computing Central Computing - Departmental Support Provides IT support to departments. May include departmental IT purchasing.
IT/Computing Central Computing - Information Management Responsible for managing, and in some cases providing, data and other electronic information
IT/Computing Central Computing - Internet Responsible for the development of the organisations website.
IT/Computing Central Computing - Security Involved with ensuring networks and computer systems are optimised to avoid viruses, theft and other forms of damage
IT/Computing Childrens Services - IT/Computing Responsible for IT support/management within the children's service departments
IT/Computing Childrens Services - Schools IT Co-ordinating IT systems and strategy across the Schools under Local Authority control
IT/Computing Departmental Computing Support and development of individual departments IT/ICT; may include management of LANs; buying hardware and software and staff support.
IT/Computing eGovernment Responsible for implementing online/automated ways of providing public services utilising muti-media technologies
IT/Computing G.I.S. ''Geographic Information System'' - used for mapping / planning
IT/Computing Network Management Manages departmental / organisation wide computer network(s)
IT/Computing Telecommunications Overseeing telecommunications facilities and bought-in services.
Land/Property/Estates CCTV Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Closed Circuit TeleVision systems, primarily used for security.
Land/Property/Estates Childrens Services - School Estates Responsible for the management and maintenance of School buildings/property under Local Authority control
Land/Property/Estates Domestic Services Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of hospitals - includes laundry/repairs/maintenance of furnishings etc
Land/Property/Estates Energy Management Management of the use of energy by the organisation
Land/Property/Estates Facilities/Property Management Overall and day-to-day management of all kinds of property owned by the organisation. Depending on the organisation type can include include offices, depots, hospitals, classrooms, public buildings, smallholdings and farms, etc.
Land/Property/Estates Fleet/Transport Management Management of the organisations cars, vans, buses and other vehicles. May include maintenance on site, or the management of service providers
Land/Property/Estates Health and Safety (Internal) Internal implementation of legislative requirements concerned with the safety of employees and members of the public within publicly run/owned buildings
Land/Property/Estates Hospital Management Operational responsibility for managing assets and resources for individual hospitals
Land/Property/Estates Laundry Services Specific element of Domestic Services within the NHS - responsible for cleaning bedding, theatre linen and patients clothing
Land/Property/Estates Security Responsible for the safety of property, facilities and personnel.
Land/Property/Estates Student Services - Accommodation Manage and provide accommodation for students within colleges and universities. This includes the organisations own accommodation and providing advise, support and information regarding 'off campus' housing options
Legal/Law and Order Central Legal Services All kinds of in-house and outsourced legal work.
Legal/Law and Order Childrens Services - Legal Contacts responsible for Legal Issues within the Childrens Services/Education departments
Library/Information Archives Manage, file, store and retrieve archive material relating to the administrative area covered by the organisation
Library/Information Caldicott Guardian Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of patient information within the NHS
Library/Information Library Services Management of the organisations Libraries - this includes management of branch and central libraries in the case of Local Authorities
Library/Information Library Services - Business/Reference Management of business and reference sections/libraries owned/run by the organisation
Library/Information Research/Information/Records Mgmnt Management, development and research of in-house records and information services and systems.
Medical/Clinical Accident and Emergency Treatment of patients arriving in hospital with serious injuries or have developed a sudden illness/condition.
Medical/Clinical Acute Dealing with the immediate medical requirements of patients who come into hospital as emergency cases. Likely to include cardiology/endocrinology/respiratory medicine/older people services/gastroenterology
Medical/Clinical Anaesthetics Responsible for administering anesthetics (local/general/other nerve blockers) to patients , treatments for pain reduction, monitoring patients whilst under anesthetic and resisitation techniques.
Medical/Clinical Cardiothoracic Assessment, treatment and surgery of conditions and diseases affecting organs within the chest. Primarily the heart and lungs.
Medical/Clinical Clinical Lead Department Director/Head responsible for one/many clinical functions
Medical/Clinical Clinical Support Organising and co-ordinating the needs of clinical departments. Often works as a point of contacts between medical and management staff
Medical/Clinical Community Care Services to the community including health visiting, community nursing, rehabilitation and intermediate care.
Medical/Clinical Critical Care Care associated with patients with life-threatening illness or injury as a result of accidents, infections or surgery.
Medical/Clinical Ear Nose and Throat Assessment, treatment and surgery connected with the ears, nose and throat (also know as otorhinolaryngology)
Medical/Clinical Elderly Care Healthcare for older people, may be provided through specialist facilities/clinics. Includes pre and post operative care and support
Medical/Clinical Family Services Support and treatment of young people through psychiatry, counseling and therapy that are suffering with mental health problems that affect home/school life
Medical/Clinical General Medicine Covers a variety of areas from patients are expected to be on a 'General Medicine' ward for a few days and may involve testing, investigations and minor procedures. Often also includes 'sub services' such as Haematology/Respiratory/Elderly/Gastrointestina
Medical/Clinical General Surgery Treatment and surgery for conditions connected with colon/rectum/bowel/intestines/vascular system. Often using minimally invasive (Laparoscopic) surgery techniques.
Medical/Clinical Medical/Clinical Department Manager Co-ordinating and running the services provided by clinical department within the hospital. Often report to consultants.
Medical/Clinical Mental Health / Learning Disabilities Assessment, support and treatment of patients with mental health and learning disabilities. This is often through dedicated 'Mental Health Trusts' which run secure hospitals for treatment and log term care.
Medical/Clinical Neurosciences Treatment for diseases of the Nervous System - includes neurology, neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, neuro genetics, neuropathology
Medical/Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology Assessment, treatment and surgery connected with the female reproductive organs.
Medical/Clinical Occupational Therapy Focused on the health of working age people. Includes assessment of the health of workers and health risks in the work place. Also providing advice to companies to improve their workers health and reduce staff absence
Medical/Clinical Oncology Dealing with the study, diagnosis and treatment of cancer
Medical/Clinical Ophthalmology Treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the visual pathways - eyes and surrounding areas.
Medical/Clinical Orthodontics Assessment and surgery relating to correcting dental and facial (dentofacial) disorders, also includes patients that require surgery to remove teeth or need restorative work.
Medical/Clinical Orthopaedics Treatment of conditions connected with the musculoskeletal system, including injuries, infections, trauma, diseases and congenital conditions
Medical/Clinical Paediatrics Medical care for children and adolescents. Includes treatment of conditions, diseases and neonatology
Medical/Clinical Palliative Care Concerned with relieving suffering and easing symptoms associated with terminal illness.
Medical/Clinical Pathology Diagnosis of diseases though the analysis of bodily fluids - blood, urine and soft tissues.
Medical/Clinical Pharmacy Purchasing medicines on behalf of the organisation, checking prescriptions and dispensing. May also involve giving advise to medical staff and patients.
Medical/Clinical Physiotherapy Assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients suffering with problems caused by aging, accidents or illness. Treatment through manual therapy and therapeutic exercise.
Medical/Clinical Psychiatry Examination and assessment of patients mental state/status. Involves cognitive and personality testing and neuroimaging (brain scans). Treatment may involve medical and/or psychotherapy.
Medical/Clinical Psychology Assessment and support for people suffering from emotional problems, anxiety and addiction. Helping patients deal with the effects of traumatic events - accidents/surgery etc
Medical/Clinical Radiology Use of imaging technology to identify and treat disease. Scans vary in type using a variety of technologies including sound/xray and magnetic fields.
Medical/Clinical Rehabilitation Provide support and treatment for people with Physical Disabilities (usually of a working age) in order to help them to get back home/to work.
Medical/Clinical Rheumatology Diagnosis and treatment of problems affecting the joints, muscles soft and connective tissues.
Medical/Clinical Urology Assessment, treatment and surgery connected with the urinary tracts of males and females, plus the male reproductive system. Covers bladder/ureters/urethra/kidneys/prostrate
Medical/Clinical Women/Children Clinical Directorate covering a range of acute and community services - often including maternity, child health and gynaecology
Partnership/Co-ordination Community Services / Development Helping to enable local communities to develop socially
Partnership/Co-ordination Economic/Community Regeneration Usually found in run-down areas, inner city areas; etc. Responsible for developing the community economically and socially through initiatives, education and partnership with the voluntary sector.
Partnership/Co-ordination European Liaison Keeping in touch with EU and EC matters. Some Local Authorities have an office in Brussels.
Partnership/Co-ordination Local Area Agreement Agreements between local and central government, concerned with identifying the priorities for public services in a local area. Designed to focus on local need rather than centralised generic services.
Partnership/Co-ordination Local Strategic Partnership Co-ordinating Public, voluntary and charity organisations, businesses and the local community to provide joined up strategies and services.
Partnership/Co-ordination Service Co-ordination & Partnerships Setting up partnerships with other public and private organisations and generally seeking "joined-up" approaches to the provision of public services.
Partnership/Co-ordination Tourism Promotion All aspects of promoting local tourism and associated services.
Partnership/Co-ordination Town Centre Management Some authorities undertake coordinating functions in town centres in co-operation with traders.
Partnership/Co-ordination Voluntary Sector Liaison Consultation with voluntary organisations, dealing with grant applications, etc.
Personnel/Human Resources Adult Services - HR Dealing with day-to-day staff matters within adult social care departments
Personnel/Human Resources Central Personnel Services Human resource and personnel management for the organisation as a whole. Day-to-day management may be delegated to departments in larger organisations
Personnel/Human Resources Childrens Services - HR Dealing with day-to-day staff matters within children's service departments
Personnel/Human Resources Departmental Personnel Services Dealing with day-to-day staff matters for a specific department within the organisation. The extent of this role depends on the amount of autonomy given to departments.
Personnel/Human Resources Equality Issues Ensuring that in-house management and external services meet legislative requirements and developing policies and programmes to advance all kinds of equality in the administrative area.
Purchasing/Procurement Adult Services - Purchasing/Commissioning Management of some or all purchasing of good and services for adults service departments
Purchasing/Procurement Central Contract Management Central management of major contracts that the organisation has with service providers
Purchasing/Procurement Central Purchasing of Supplies Management of some or all of an organisations purchasing processes; including lists of approved suppliers; bulk purchases; organisation wide standards and annual contracts.
Purchasing/Procurement Childrens Services - Purchasing/Commissioning Management of some or all purchasing of good and services for childrens service departments
Purchasing/Procurement Commissioning Services Assessment of need and delivering solutions though the procurement of products and services within Health and Social Care. Often includes managing and co-ordinating contractors and service providers.
Purchasing/Procurement Departmental Purchasing/Contracts Management of some or all purchasing for a specific department/function within the organisation
Recreation/Sports Arts Manage all kinds of arts services and related grants for outside organisations.
Recreation/Sports Public Parks/Grounds Maintenance Responsible for the management and maintenance of parkland/woodland as well as over public open space/some highway verges/sports grounds/playgrounds and floral displays
Recreation/Sports Recreation/Leisure - Leisure Centres Managing and running leisure centres. This may be limited to managing contracts with companies to do this
Recreation/Sports Recreation/Leisure - Sports Responsible for promotion and management of sports and related events.
Recreation/Sports Recreation/Leisure - Unspecified Responsible for other aspects of recreation services
Recreation/Sports Recreation/Leisure Services Senior contacts responsible for the organisations provision, management and promotion of recreation and leisure functions
Regulation/Control Building Control Management of Building Regulations; relating to all kinds of new buildings and improvements.
Regulation/Control Licensing Issue licenses for the sale of alcohol / places of entertainment / takeaway restaurants / hackney carriage taxis / private hire / animal boarding / zoos / caravan/camping etc
Regulation/Control Markets Management and licensing of pitches and related matters.
Regulation/Control T&C Planning Management and operation of the planning application and approval system.
Regulation/Control T&C Planning - Development Control Deals with the processing of planning applications, taking account of the council policies and environmental considerations
Regulation/Control T&C Planning - Local Plans The preparation of land use plans for specific areas.
Regulation/Control T&C Planning - Structure/Unitary Plans The preparation of strategic land use and transport plans, covering the whole administrative area of a local planning authority.
Regulation/Control Trading Standards Operation of statutory services. Responsible for ensuring fair trading of businesses in order to protect the public
Social Security/Welfare Benefits Operation of statutory services. Responsible for ensuring fair trading of businesses in order to protect the public
Social Security/Welfare Travel Concessions (OAPs etc) Operation of systems of bus passes, concessionary fares, etc.
Training Adult Services - Training Management of some or all training for personnel within adult social care departments
Training Central Staff Training Management of training budget; organising specific training events and liaising with training consultants/providers.
Training Childrens Services - Training Management of some or all training for personnel within children service departments
Training Departmental Training Management of some or all training for a specific department/function within the organisation
Transport/Highways Car Parks (Off-Street) Management of car parks owned by local authorities and of contracts with outside operators.
Transport/Highways Highways - Client Policy and programme development and specifying all aspects of highways maintenance and construction.
Transport/Highways Highways - Contractor/Consultant Undertaking highways work specified the client "side".
Transport/Highways Highways - Design & Engineering Design of highway schemes, road improvements and structures.
Transport/Highways Highways - Maintenance Routine and structural maintenance of roads and bridges.
Transport/Highways Highways - Road Safety Development and implementation of road safety policies and programmes.
Transport/Highways Highways - Street Lighting Design; implementation and maintenance of street lighting (may include traffic signs).
Transport/Highways Highways - Traffic Control/ITS Traffic signals, Traffic Control Systems, Intelligent Traffic Systems, etc.
Transport/Highways Highways - Traffic Management Design, consultation and related work to do with on-street parking controls, one-way streets, traffic signs, etc.
Transport/Highways Highways - Unspecified Responsibility for highways functions other than those detailed in this section.
Transport/Highways Public Transport Subsidies Deciding the bus and rail services which are required for social reasons - i.e. those not otherwise provided - and then arranging contracts with operators to provide them.
Transport/Highways Transport Planning Preparation of strategies and plans for highway and public transport provision, area-wide and more locally.