Management Services
This page has been designed to give a starting point for those looking into careers in Management/Management Services and includes information on Management Consultancy and Ergonomists.
See related content on Economic and Statistical Services, Financial Services and Human Resources
What are careers in management?
Management is the process of running a business or leading an organisation. A manager will decide how to use resources and employees to best meet the aims of the organisation.
Roles as managers and in management of organisations are open to graduates of any academic discipline. Roles exist in all sectors and almost all organisations.
A main attraction of careers in management is that you’ll really get to challenge yourself with intellectual and organisational problem solving.
Inside Careers Guide - Management consultancy
In-depth and structured information and advice about entering a variety of management related professions. Available free to take away from the Moulsecoomb Careers Centre (while stocks last!).
Prospects
- Sector guide - Business and Management - Links to employers, jobs, courses, industry information, articles.
www.prospects.ac.uk/business - see also 'types of job' for roles in administration - including roles in the civil or diplomatic service, health services, local government, education, facilities management.
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/administration - Industry Insights - Government and Public Administration - Information about entry requirements, career progression and industry trends.
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/governmentsb
Targetjobs
- Public Service and Government
Information and graduate scheme information for jobs in public service and government. Includes roles in the Civil Service, local government, or non-departmental public bodies.
targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/public-service-and-government - Healthcare operations and management
Information about types of job, career progression and graduate schemes within the NHS and other private healthcare providers.
targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/healthcare-operations-and-management - Management
How to get a graduate job in management, entry routes, progression, CV and application advice. http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/management - Management Consulting
Through analysis of the marketplace and competitors, as well as the operations and strategy of the organisation itself, management consultants will recommend changes to improve productivity, profitability, competitiveness and general performance or organisations.http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/a-to-z-of-careers/management-consultant
Government Operational Research Service
How do I get into it?
There are two main ways to start your management career: through a graduate scheme or by applying directly for an entry-level job with a employer. See our page on Graduate Training Schemes
Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors
A professional organisation in the UK for ergonomists and human factors practitioners.
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
Study pages including options, qualifications and typical entry routes.
www.icsa.org.uk/join-us/study-to-be-a-chartered-secretary
Institute of Management Services
The Institute is the primary body in the UK concerned with the promotion, practice and development of the range of methodologies and techniques for the improvement of productivity and quality, known collectively as 'Management Services'. Includes a journal available on subscription.
www.ims-productivity.com
Prospects - MBA Guide
Electronic magazine, course and funding information
www.nxtbook.com/gp/gp/mba_guide10
Prospects, featured article
Consultancy for ambitious beginners
Prospects - Your degree in ... business studies ... what next?
Look for courses at the university
See the courses databases for University of Brighton courses in this area.
http://courses.brighton.ac.uk/
Finding a job or employer in this sector
Operational Research Society
Opportunities in Operational research can be found in Transport & Travel, Retailing, Central Government, Health, Financial Services, Universities & Research Institutions, Defence, Consultancy, Database Marketing, Business Process Re-engineering, Manufacturing Industry, Water, Power, Telecommunications & Mining - see the careers pages of the or society's website for more information.
www.learnaboutor.co.uk/learn/careers_home
Association of Clinical Data Management
Financial Times
OR Newsletter
(available weekly to members in electronic form)
www.theorsociety.com/
ICSA: Governance and Compliance magazine - Job listings
Governance and Compliance is the UK’s leading magazine providing current news, views and practical advice, which cover the latest developments in governance and compliance. Published by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)
The Economist
Institute of Consulting
Top Consultant
Top Consultant can give a useful insight into career development and topical issues in the profession.
www.top-consultant.com
See also our webpages on 'looking for work'
Further information and useful links
You might also like to refer to the following professional bodies that have careers areas on their websites.
International Ergonomics Association
Government Operational Research Service
www.operational-research.gov.uk
OR (Operational Research) Society
The world's oldest-established learned society catering to the operational research (OR) profession.
www.theorsociety.com
EURO (The Association of European Operational Research Societies)
International Federation of Operational Research Societies
British Quality Foundation
A non-profit organisation that promotes business excellence to private, public and voluntary sector organisations in the UK.
www.quality-foundation.co.uk
British Standards Institution
Promotes best practice in management through training and standards. Contains information on careers and job opportunities.
Institute of Administrative Management
Management Consultancies Association (MCA)
The Management Consultancies Association (MCA) is the representative body for management consultancy firms in the UK.