As the head of a minor house, your officers are simply the voices that advise you annually on your holdings.  Nobles of higher rank, however, may appoint individuals to these Offices of State, and to the lesser offices as well.  Any monarch or provincial overlord may appoint Officers of State; either at the suit of an individual, or by 'farming' the office, i.e. selling to the highest bidder.

Seeking appointment to one of these offices - for yourself or for a member of your family - may bring rewards, by increasing your influence, by opening up opportunities for making money, or by giving your access to more detailed information on your overlord, but may cost you time and money to fulfil the associated duties.  In most cases, the more important offices require greater effort, but offer greater rewards, but this is not always the case: low-ranking offices close to the person of the overlord may offer more influence, albeit with less possibility of financial gain.

Great Offices and Household Offices are singular posts within each household, but there may be several (or even many) people holding the same Petty Office under one lord.  Most of these offices can only be held by a man, other than the obvious exceptions.  The offices are listed in roughly descending order of status.

Great Offices of State
Office	Description
Chamberlain	Responsible for the affairs of their Lord's immediate household, and the family.  Holds the Great Seal.
Seneschal	Attends to the general management of the estates and lands of the house.
Constable	Oversees all military matters, including the mustering, equipping and training of the knights and soldiers, and the maintenance and fortification of all castles and defences.
Chancellor	Master of the relations with other houses and realms, including envoys, spies and other information-gathering.
Steward	Comptroller of their Lord's finances, holding their purse and managing revenues and expenditure.
Household Offices
Office	Description	Reports To
Master of Horse	Supplies the horses, coaches, carriages and other transport needs of the house, both for personal use and for military campaigns.	Steward
Mistress of the Robes	Has charge of the wardrobe for the Lord and Lady, and their immediate household.  Often forms a close personal relationship with the Lord and Lady.	Chamberlain
Marshal	Chief Herald for the house, managing heraldic and other information.	Chancellor
Captain of the Guard	Leads the personal guard of his lord, protecting him in peace or war.	Constable
Master of Revels	Organises entertainment for the household: music, theatre, and other diversions; oversees court poets, artists, astrologers and others.	Chamberlain
Master of the Hunt	Has the duty of organising hunts for the household, including packs of hounds, hunt followers, and so on, and preparing the quarry such as deer or wild boar, in all parts of the lord's domain.	Seneschal
Master Falconer	Maintains the household mews, where falcons and hawks are trained, and ensures there are sufficient game birds to be hunted wherever the lord or his family may choose to so divert themselves.	Seneschal
Petty Offices
Office	Description	Reports To
Gentleman of the Chamber Lady of the Chamber	Attends the Lord or Lady in personal matters, although not (as the title might indicate) restricted solely to the Bedchamber.  Helps them to dress, advises them on personal matters, and assists in the various entertainments and diversions organised.  Often a fount of gossip both to and from their Lord or Lady, and potentially a very influential position.  Due to the personal nature of the services, this is not a suitable office for the head of a noble house to hold or seek.	Chamberlain
Gentleman-in-Waiting Lady-in-Waiting	Attends the Lord or Lady in less personal matters than a Gentleman or Lady of the Chamber, or performs the same role as the former office to lesser members of the family.  Potentially an influential position.  Due to the personal nature of the services, this is not a suitable office for the head of a noble house to hold or seek.	Chamberlain
Provost	Manages a town or city on behalf of its Lord.	Seneschal
Bailiff	Manages an honour on behalf of its Lord.	Seneschal
Castellan	Manages a castle on behalf of its Lord.	Constable