The Taxpayers Alliance keeps a regular tally Non-jobs of the week. There are an array of nannying, politically correct, superfluous, duplicatory and just plain dotty posts. Diversity Officers, Equality Officers, Policy Officers, Political Officers, PR Officers, Community Inclusion Officers, Sustainability Managers, Co-ordinators for everything you can imagine, etc, etc.
Top ten entries that caught my eye in 2008:
1. From Moray Council: "Street Football Co-ordinator £19,887."
2. From Hackney Council: "Sport and physical activity development officer - £34,695-£37,368."
3. From Braintree Council: "Climate Change Manager: £34,542-£38,562"
4. From Bristol Council: "Sex Work Strategy Co-ordinator £27,594-£29,762"
5. From the Local Government Association: "European and International Programme Manager
£47,344 - £60,621 pa inc. London Weighting."
6. From Essex Council: "Public Arts Officer. £17,100-£25,000 pro rata."
7. From Newham Council. "Parliamentary and Public Affairs Officer. £35,841-£38,463."
8. From Bristol Council. "Food Policy Officer. £30,598-£33,291."
9. From Islington Council: "Senior Play Ranger. £28,778-£31,068."
10. From Luton Council: "Parenting Co-ordinator. £27,594-£29,728."
