Discover more about the amazing range of careers available in Towns and Cities in the East of England.
With a city, a number of larger towns as well as smaller vibrant towns and villages, the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk are a magnet for visitors and from across the globe. Within each tourist destination is an incredibly diverse choice of job opportunities. There is opportunity for all at entry level; perhaps in retail or as a café worker, a tour guide, a taxi driver or a travel agent. With experience you could become a town planner, a markets manager, a destination manager, or even an architect. For those with experience or relevant qualifications and the right attitude, career paths are diverse and opportunities are plentiful; Including the public sector route as well as in industry.
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Tour guides show visitors around places of interest; historic buildings, art galleries, cities etc. They learn about and research a given area or a local exhibition as a whole and then use their knowledge to prepare and conduct an inspiring and educational tour for members of the public, around towns and cities.
A Digital Marketing Manager is in charge of devising and implementing strategies to market the products of a firm or brand. They handle multiple channels such as social media networks, online ads, website content, and email marketing to offer a compelling and consistent marketing message to their target audience.
In this role individuals are responsible for processing sales transactions and providing customer service. Product knowledge is required within the role to support with customer enquiries, as well the ability to resolve customer complaints and maintain the sales floor to ensure shelves are stocked.
The role of an Architect is to design different types of building and constructions as well as conserving and restoring those that are already there. Architects can make a real difference in society by designing uplifting buildings which look pleasing to the eye. Architects will use their creative skills to create something which is attractive but also complements its surroundings whilst making sure that it is practical and legal too.
You will be responsible for the conservation and administration of historical sites such as historic buildings, landscapes, museums, ancient monuments, and other properties. A broad mandate, with duties ranging from the protection of historic sites to establishing strategies to preserve a community’s culture or a region’s industrial past.
Every high street shop will have a retail buyer, responsible for ensuring the right products are selected, at the right price, so they can be sold in store They will need to source suppliers, negotiate prices, ensure products can be delivered on time, help with predicting future sales trends and decide when old products should be discontinued
