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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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This is a perfect opportunity for people looking for a challenging, yet busy and exciting role.Shifts: AM & PM. You may start as early as 06:00hrs in the morning and can finish as late as 22:00hrs. This role works on a 16-week rotation shift pattern.Starting salary of 23,000 per annum increasing to 28,000 with experience and skills.24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).Overtime opportunities are available.Uniform Provided.
Do you want to kickstart your career as a Control Room Trainee learn to monitor, manage, and optimize water distribution and production, ensuring reliable, high-quality supply to meet customer demand and safeguard reserve storage?If this sounds like you, then youll want to learn more about this opportunityWe want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.As a Control Room Trainee, you will learn & develop, monitoring managing skills, controlling both distribution and production operating networks, to ensure reliable, sufficient, secure availability of water supplies, meeting the required quality standards needed, for us to meet customer demand and preserve our storage levels, 247 365 days a year.We believe in rewarding our employees as they grow and take on greater responsibilities. This role comes with a clear career progression path, ensuring fair compensation as you develop your skills and expertise
You’ll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in a Project Management degree discipline. It doesnt matter when you graduated or if you are currently working towards your qualification. We just need you to be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting. Due to the amount of travel to our site locations, you’ll need to have a full valid UK driving license that allows you to drive in the UK. Youll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations as required. To be eligible to apply for this role, candidates must be able to demonstrate that they will have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the graduate programme. If you do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or your visa is due to expire during the period of the graduate scheme, please indicate this in your application and we will consider your eligibility for visa sponsorship and whether it would be appropriate to take your application forward.LocationThis role is based across various locations. This means you’ll be expected to travel around this region as part of your role.What youll get in returnWe are proud to offer a graduate starting salary of 34,895.
Working hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, 38 hours per week.Base Location: Spenser House, Reading.What you should bring to the roleHave a minimum of an A-level education with science experience, though a science degree is advantageous.Experience working in a routine sample testing or Laboratory environment would be beneficial.Value being part of a team to deliver perfect customer service.Feel comfortable working within all Metals areas and have felt comfortable working to set protocols and methodologies within our QMS.Possess a sense of drive and determination to learn new job responsibilities. Be willing to learn, grow and develop in the role within our progression schemes.Whats in it for you?Salary from 27,722 per annum with a clear progression scheme.
Sales matter in this role, but your real focus will be the customer. You’ll ask questions and explore possibilities to recommend the right finance, products, and installation options. You’ll use software to produce inspirational designs that will bring customer projects to life. Coordinating multiple projects & supporting customers virtually and face to face, you’ll take our customers on a journey from inspirational ideas through to delivery, helping to make their dreams a reality.
Exwick Ark are looking for someone to join their administration team, to help support the function of the nursery and play a key part in the day to day running.
The Parametrics Business Administration Apprentice will support the parametric UW team for regulatory operational tasks. The role will have a focus on the due diligence assessments of our external stakeholders, as well as other reporting requirements.
As a Sales Representative at UKS Group, you will be an integral part of our dynamic sales team, driving growth and fostering client relationships within the underfloor screeding and heating industry. Your expertise and customer-centric approach will contribute directly to our continued success and expansion. You will be processing enquiries, chasing construction development, plus more
Accelerate your career progression by learning the theory behind core areas of HR while gaining formal qualification via the CIPD Level 3 Apprenticeship. This Level 3 HR Apprenticeship will enable you to learn how HR supports an organisation and John Crane’s culture, while developing a deep understanding of how your role supports colleagues and our business goals. The friendly HR team at John Crane in Slough are looking for HR administrative support to help support and coordinate a wide variety of HR activities. Full training will be given for you to learn about our whole employee life cycle from recruitment and on-boarding, employee engagement and employee relations. Alongside your day job you will be given the time to work towards your Level 3 HR qualification with the training provider BPP the learning will be via online teaching, coaching, face-to-face workshops and training within our workplace.
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