The number of jobs out there and the different roles available can be mind-boggling. As content manager for Guardian Careers I get the chance to filter through them and bring you the pick of the bunch. Of course it's entirely subjective and this week I've been drawn towards anything which promises sunshine or a free glass of champagne. If there's nothing to your taste below, let me know and I'll try and do better next week. In the meantime, counting down from the top we have:
10. A corporate services country manager for the British embassy in Spain. Embassies always make me think of James Bond and Ferrero Roche but since the job spec doesn't mention either of them I'm clearly well off the mark. It does, however, mention that you'll be joining at a time of "rapid change" which is presumably code for "please be someone who catches on quick". Looking out of the window right now, I'd happily exchange the grey drizzle for a chance of some sunshine but it sounds like quite a full on role so not ideal if you're after a lifestyle which includes daily siestas.
9. Occupational therapist at Brighton & Hove city council. After a bank holiday weekend, the thought of a two day week really appeals. However, while the role might just be 15 hours a week it comes with a lot of responsibility. The job description asks for someone capable of being "the city lead for occupational therapists" which seems to suggest that you'll be the first point of call for every occupational therapist with a question. Quite a tough call. Still, if you're someone who's looking to spend more time either with your family or on other projects, this is a good way of going part-time without dropping down a rung in your career.
8. Group media planning director from PFJ. Media recruitment agency PFJ are looking for someone who "works extremely well under pressure" and who can "relocate as soon as possible". Which makes me think that this isn't a job for someone who wants to mull over a decision before making it. If you work in media planning and fancy relocating to Dubai, then it's worth having a look. They're offering an ok-ish salary, although for the level of seniority they're after it seems a little low. Probably why the ad specifies that it's open to negotiation. And on top of that you do get tax-free living, housing allowance and relocation benefits. It's all in the extras.
7. Senior product manager at the BBC World Service Trust. BBC job descriptions always seem to require an expert knowledge of both the sector and buzzwords. If you're a web savvy producer who can bandy about words such as "project life-cycle management" and "e-learning systems" with relish then you might be in with a chance.
6. Head of visitor services, Hampton Court Palace. Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived. One for the history buffs this, the job involves making sure that any Hampton Court Palace visitors have a great experience and leave with their heads. It's a good salary too and you'll be working in beautiful settings. However, I'd want to make sure that rescuing people from the maze wasn't part of the job description before I took it.
5. Senior lecturer in communication, University of Southern Australia. The role is based in Adelaide, a city which was apparently founded on a basis of religious freedom and social progression. When I visited it I managed to get lost in the red-light district, that's social progression for you. The city also comes in at number 9 in The Economist's list of most livable cities in the world, possibly due to the fact that it's nickname used to be The City of Churches and Pubs. Whilst the job is looking for someone to join the communications department, "digital media" gets quite a few mentions so it's probably not for someone who doesn't know Tweeting from bleating.
4. Head of philanthropy and partnerships, Red Sea Consultancy. Red Sea are recruiting on behalf of ActionAid, and the role seems to require someone who can charm the bucks from the donors. The repeated references to "ambitious targets" make me think you're quite likely to be facing some tough requests, so this is a role probably best suited to the sort of person who would say, "climbing Everest isn't that hard really. Anyone can do it". On the upside, there are also lots of references to networking, which we all know is just code for free booze and canapes.
3. Student life administrator, New York University in London. I got a bit excited when I saw this job, I imagined it would involve sourcing the best bars for students in New York city. But you can take your high heels out of your suitcase as the role is actually based in London, and it's more about finding the right housing than the nearest party. Still, you'll get to meet lots of London-town newbies so can indoctrinate them in the cult of "stay North / South of the river" depending on your preference and I can't help but hope that a business trip to New York must be in the offing somewhere.
2. PA to HR, Music Market. The surge in illegal downloading has left the music industry in a rather precarious state recently so finding any job in it is a bonus. This one is in the HR department and if I was to get it the first thing I'd do is have a root through all the personnel files on the various musicians. But given how competitive the industry is, it's probably wise to show you've done some research on the company and know who's top of the pops. Should you make it to interview, answering "I'm after Robbie Williams' home address" as a reason for why you want to work there, is guaranteed to not get you the job.
1. Top of the jobs this week: development director at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. This instantly made me think of dreaming spires, but apparently that's Oxford, this is Cambridge and mixing up the two won't get you the job. It's another schmoozing and boozing role which always appeals to me, with the main aim being to extract £20million worth of donations over a ten year period. Beautiful buildings, brilliant professors and the chance to do some good. Now where did I put that champagne flute?
