The role of procurement involves obtaining anything the company needs to function – whether it’s raw materials for manufacture, externally-sourced marketing services, or getting more value-for-money contracts in place. Soft skills are at the heart of this profession. Number crunchers may be useful in the back office, but during negotiations with suppliers, you need to possess emotional intelligence as well as numerical ability to strike the best dea...

Fundraising is not just about generating money. It is about believing in a cause and convincing people to support you. Working in fundraising requires the ability to think creatively and to maximize the impact of limited resources. Find out about the different types of charitable organizations and what they can do.

The large-scale event industry is an exciting environment to work in. However, you've only got one chance to get it right. Being able to analyse problems that can arise is one of the key skills you will need to pursue a career in this field. Find out more about this fast-paced industry and learn how to stand out from all other candidates.

The role of the Customer Experience team is to 'keep customers happy'. The work is very much around understanding customer feedback, interpreting data and influencing the rest of the business to make the right changes. Strong analytical skills as well as an ability to influence and persuade are critical to succeed in this function. Find out more about the demands of a career in Customer Experience and discover one of the most rapidly growing industries ...

Penny Lawrence is responsible for all issues related to Oxfam’s international programmes, including crises and emergencies. In this interview she describes how it is like to work for an international charity organization and shares few examples of how students and graduates can become directly involved

The Supply Chain department looks after the selection of suppliers and ensures that all materials are ordered in the right quantity and delivered to the right place at the right time. It's a crucial function and it's particularly suited for individuals with a strong drive for results and good negotiation skills. The last part of the interview with Nick Adcock is about the Engineering sector and what makes it is an exciting industry to work in.

Companies need to control corporate real estate as it impacts on their costs. The Property department is responsible for managing the real-estate portfolio of the organization effectively and efficiently and ensuring that the company is making best use of space (head offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses, storage buildings...). Find out how to develop a career in corporate real estate and how to become Property Director.