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Administration involves the day-to-day operations which are essential in supporting a company. It covers a broad range of careers that can be found in every industry in the UK. From organisations ranging from the small, family-run local businesses to international conglomerates, and roles ranging from an entry-level all the way up to Director ranks. These roles are incredibly varied and typically use a wide variety of skills and attributes – whether that’s communication and organisation, or teamwork and dependability. Explore jobs within administration below!
Accounting technicians handle day-to-day financial matters in all types of businesses.
Admin assistants give support to offices by organising meetings, typing documents and updating computer records.
Arts administrators help to organise events and exhibitions, manage staff, and look after buildings like theatres or museums.
Assistant immigration officers check that people have the right to visit or stay in the UK.
Internal and external auditors check organisations' financial records and procedures to make sure they are accurate and efficient.
Bid writers prepare the documents used to pitch for contracts to provide services, or to apply for project funding.
Bilingual secretaries provide administrative services in English and one or more foreign languages.
Bookkeepers keep financial records up to date and help prepare accounts.
Border Force officers protect UK border entry points like ports and airports, by enforcing immigration and customs regulations.
Car rental agents hire out and lease vehicles to businesses and the public.
Charity fundraisers organise events and activities to encourage people to donate to causes and organisations.
Civil Service administrative officers work in government departments, carrying out policies and running services for the public.
Civil Service executive officers work in government departments that develop policies and provide services to the public.
Conference and exhibition managers plan and run events like trade shows, conferences and exhibitions.
Court administrative assistants help with the daily running of courts and their supporting offices.
Credit controllers help firms get the money they are owed from businesses and individuals.
Data entry clerks type information into databases and systems and create letters, reports and other documents.
Diplomatic Service officers help to promote and protect British interests, businesses and citizens overseas.
Estates officers are responsible for the management and upkeep of land and property belonging to local councils and public bodies.
European Union (EU) officials work for institutions like the European Commission or the European Parliament.
Farm secretaries are responsible for the day-to-day running of the business side of farms.
Finance officers help to manage the finances of an organisation by keeping track of its income and controlling its spending.
Financial services customer advisers work in contact centres for banks, insurance, investment and credit companies.
GP practice managers run the business side of doctors' surgeries and health centres.
Health and safety advisers work to reduce accidents, injury and health problems in the workplace.
Health records clerks keep people's medical records up to date.
Health service managers run local healthcare services like hospitals, GP practices and community health services.
Human resources (HR) assistants provide admin support to the HR team in a company or organisation.
Human resources (HR) managers develop, put into place and manage HR policies and plans.
Human resources (HR) officers hire employees and help develop their careers, and look after employee relations, benefits and welfare.
Immigration officers make decisions on whether people have the right to visit or stay in the UK.
Import-export clerks ship goods to and from the UK by road, rail, air and sea.
Insurance brokers use their knowledge of the insurance market to help find the right cover, at the best price, for their customers.
Insurance technicians give administrative support in all types of insurance work.
Interpreters convert the spoken word from one language into another, either face-to-face or remotely.
Local government administrative assistants provide clerical support in council departments and give information to the public.
Local government officers put council policies into practice and provide local services.
Revenues and benefits officers work for local councils and deal with housing benefits, rents, council tax and business rates.
Medical secretaries provide office support in hospitals, GP surgeries, private clinics and universities.
Office managers oversee the day-to-day running of an office or department.
Payroll administrators make sure employees get paid the right amount on the right date.
Personal assistants carry out support tasks for individuals and managers including administration, diary management and event planning.
Post Office customer service assistants help customers in post offices and at counters in shops.
Proofreaders check text before it's printed or published to make sure it's correct and complete.
Purchasing managers buy equipment, goods and services for their company.
Quality control assistants check that control systems and products meet recognised standards.
Receptionists are the first point of contact for visitors to organisations.
Recruitment consultants help employers find suitable staff, and match people to permanent and temporary jobs.
Registrars collect and record details of all births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships.
Reprographic assistants use copiers, scanners and printers to make documents, brochures, leaflets and pictures.
Sales administrators process sales orders and payments, arrange deliveries and offer after-sales support.
School business managers oversee the efficient day-to-day running of a school and support the headteacher and leadership team.
School secretaries provide administrative support in schools.
Secretaries provide administrative support for all types of organisations.
Security Service personnel protect the UK against threats to national security.
Sports development officers organise projects and training to encourage people to take part in sport and have a healthier lifestyle.
Supervisors manage teams of staff and organise their workload.
Telephonists, or switchboard operators, answer and connect calls and take messages.
Town planning assistants process applications, give advice about regulations and carry out design work and office administration.
Trade union officials represent, train and advise union members, carry out research and develop policy.
Trading standards officers (TSOs) protect consumers and businesses by promoting a safe and fair trading environment.
Typists use a computer to produce letters, reports and other documents.
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pstrongStart Your Career in Travel with Connoisseur Travel Services! strongppPassionate about travel? Connoisseur Travel Services, an independent agency since 1987, is looking for a Travel Apprentice to join the team and learn the ropes of the travel world.ppstrongWhat Youll Do:strongpullistrongClient Bookings:strong Handle bookings, find the best deals, and process them smoothly.lilistrongDigital Filingstrong: Manage client info and booking details through SharePoint.lilistrongCRM Systems:strong Use Vtarcs and vCRM to process bookings and send confirmations.lilistrongMarketing:strong Design ads, digital brochures, and social media posts.lilistrongCustomer Service:strong Communicate with clients via email, phone, and social media.lilistrongLearning:strong Gain destination knowledge through webinars and supplier websites.liulpstrongWhat Were Looking For:strongpulliPassion for travelliliGreat communication skillsliliCreative and eager to learnliliTeam playerliliBasic MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook)liulpstrongPerks:strongpulliSalary: 18,000 yearlili5 hoursweek (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) 1 Saturday morning shift every 6 weeksliliTraining, educational trips, and ship visitsliliBonuses & recognitionlili4 weeks holiday bank holidaysliliCareer progression after apprenticeshipliulpstrongReady to Start Your Travel Career? strongstrong??br Apply now and join a passionate team at Connoisseur Travel Services!strongppstrongImportant information:strongbr This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.br Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.ppOn completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at strongSCQF Level 6. strongbr If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time, strongAPPLY NOW!strongp
Gilmore Primary School is seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic school environment while developing key administrative skills.
We are looking for an Office Administrator to provide office administration and coordination within the service department. You will gain a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
To support the head of finance and finance team to deliver a finance function that supports Reed Boardalls overall objectives.
pAt Proact, were a pan European service provider specialist with a focus on unlocking the power of data through strategy, storage, connectivity, and security. Were also here to break the mould. To stake new ground. To do things differently. And weve created a fast-paced, people-first working environment with a focus on innovation, learning and career development that encourages you to do just that.p pstrongOverview:strongbr We are now looking for an eager candidate to join us as an apprentice. You will be diagnosing hardware failures and you have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete a Digital Applications Support SCQF Level 6 apprenticeship.p pstrongDuties:strongp ul liYou will act as first response to system-triggered alerts on our in-house system called SNOW (CRM).li liIn time you will become a system expert on SNOW.li liRestarting services and managing initial troubleshooting steps for incidents.li liTriaging automated alerts from customer systems and prioritising them based on severity.You will use Excel to support these activities.li liLogging new incidents and alarms with appropriate priority levels.li liEnsuring timely responses and resolutions within contracted SLAs.li liCollaborating with team members using Microsoft Teams to manage and resolve technical issues efficiently.li liProviding exceptional customer service throughout the incident management process. You will learn how to become an expert on Inreach to allow you to contact clients.li liContributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the Operations Team, this will include liaising with colleagues using Microsoft Outlook.li ul pstrongEssential skills:strongp ul liA keen interest in ITli liWillingness to learnli ul pNo previous experience is required.p pstrongSalary:strong14,722.50 per annum.p pstrongWorking week:strong37.5hrs per annum.p pstrongBenefits:strongp ul liHybrid working.li liSupport further professional development: Well support you through your programme with access to mentors and investment in specialist skills and qualifications.li ul pstrongFuture prospects:strongbr Guaranteed permanent role: At the end of the apprenticeship, well offer you a guaranteed permanent role with a starting salary of 27,300 per annum, provided you complete your probationary period and qualification (subject to open position becoming available).p pstrongImportant information:strongbr This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.br Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.p pOn completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at strongSCQF Level 6. strongbr If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time, strongAPPLY NOW!strongp
Customer Service Representative - Full TimeSalary: 24,800 per annum excellent benefitsHours: 37 hours per week, Full TimeLocation: North Cheshire Trading Estate, Prenton Way, Birkenhead, Prenton CH43 3ETDue to remote location and shift pattern, own transport is essentialHelp us create a better future, quickerAre you ready to light up our customers’ lives in some of their most crucial moments?Join us as a Customer Service Representative at SP Energy Networks.
pstrongEmployer description:strongbr Atelier Ten are an award winning environmental design consultants and building services engineers who are creating some of the most prestigious developments across Scotland, boasting high performance and sustainable design.p pstrongOverview:strongbr Are you looking to kick start your career with a busy and growing organisation?br They are looking for an exciting individual to join them as a digital support apprentice.p pstrongWhat will I be doing?strongp ul liWorking to become a super user of Abode Creative Suit to support creating brochures, presentations, slides and materials for use when presentingli liAct as a first responder to incoming calls on the 3CX phone system, directing these where necessary and noting down any important informationli liUsing internal system Harvest to create and edit timesheetsli liCoordinating, organising and sharing internal documents in Share Driveli liUsing Excel for reporting purposesli liUsing Outlook for sending emailsli liUsing collaborative systems such as Teams to communicate with internal colleagues both in Scotland and wider officesli liSupport the teams with presentations, collating presentation documents and meeting set upsli liAssisting the teams with any event tickets and travel arrangements using sites such as Scotrail etc.li ul pYou will also provide any general office duties as required.p pstrongWhat do I need to be successful:strongp ul liGood time keeping skillsli liAttention to detailli liWillingness to learnli liAbility to work well individually and as part of a teamli ul pstrongWorking week: strong37.5hrs a week.p pstrongSalary: strong24,570 per annum.p pstrongBenefits:strongp ul liExcellent starting salaryli liOpportunity for career growthli liPrivate Healthcare Policyli li25 days Annual Holidays Statutory bank holidaysli liCycle-to-work schemeli liPensionli ul pstrongFuture prospects:strongbr 90 of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20 higher than the national average.p pstrongImportant information:strongbr This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.br Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.p pOn completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at strongSCQF Level 6.strong br If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time, strongAPPLY NOW!strongp
What you should bring to the role Experience working in laboratories is essentialBackground in microbiology or biology would be a great advantageWere looking for someone who enjoys working in a lab environment and feels comfortable with repetitive tasks.Commitment to exceptional customer service and being a strong team player.Whats in it for you? Hourly Pay rate: 15,43 per hour.Expenses: Excluded.Length of assignment: 4 months, with the possibility of an extension or the role becoming permanent.Hours: 38 hours per week.
pstrongJoin the Future of Facilities Management!strongp pAre you ready to learn all about Facilities Management? Join the OCS Group working with the Scottish Police Authority. This isnt just a job; its a chance to shape the spaces where people live, work, and play.p pWere looking for a strongDigital Support Apprenticestrong. Does this sound like you?p ul listrongBe the Go-To Personstrong: Youll be the first point of contact for customers, handling inquiries in person, via email, and on the phone. Your role is crucial in ensuring smooth communication between clients, management, and the supply chain.li listrongTech-Savvy Tasksstrong: Get hands-on with our job booking system, Concept. Youll log jobs, raise purchase orders, and become a superuser by the end of your apprenticeship.li listrongProblem-Solving Prostrong: Provide digital support to Accounts Payable, resolving supplier invoice queries and ensuring the invoicing process runs like clockwork.li listrongProject Powerhousestrong: Support the project team through estimating and tender processes, helping to deliver maintenance projects across the estate.li listrongEfficiency Expertstrong: Work proactively to reduce the current level and aging of delegated contracts work-in-progress (WIP) and chase supplier invoices to ensure timely invoicing.li ul pstrongWhat you bring to the table:strongp ul liPC skills although these will be taught during your apprenticeship.li liAbility to work independently and as part of a team.li liExcellent communication skills.li ul pstrongPerks and benefits:strongp ul listrongCompetitive Salarystrong: 18,000 per annum.li listrongWork-Life Balancestrong: Monday to Friday, 8am 4:30pm.li listrongHealthy Perksstrong: Fresh fruit every day.li listrongFinancial Securitystrong: Pension plan.li listrongTime Offstrong: Generous annual leave.li ul pstrongFuture prospects:strongp p90 of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20 higher than the national average.p pstrongImportant information:strongp pThis vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.p pStarting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.p pOn completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at strongSCQF Level 6.strongp pIf you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time strongAPPLY NOW!strongp
Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further...Transport AdministratorSalary 24,37029,000 per annum (plus benefits)Hours 40 hours per weekLocation Tunbridge Wells TN2 3EE
Salary - 27,606Work Type - HybridJob Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LPAs Early Careers Administrator you will support the Early Careers Delivery Manager to deliver the United Utilities education strategy, including introduction to and induction onto the apprentice and graduate schemes.Supporting with timely completion of apprentice and graduate schemes, general administrative duties to support with apprentice and graduate learning and development and production of MI for overall apprentice and graduate scheme performance.
Looking for a Fresh Start or a New Challenge? Join Our Team!Were hiring Customer Incident Respondersa crucial role where youll ensure customers receive alternative water supplies with a smile when their taps stop flowing.Starting salary of 23,000 per annum increasing to 28,000 with experience and skills.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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