Business and administration
About this sector
The business and administration sector can be broken down into 3 sub-sectors:
- administration
- business and human resources
- management
There are lots of different careers to choose from.
You could work in finance as a pension administrator or in healthcare as a GP practice manager. You could work for a large company or a small business.
Careers in business and administration
Within this sector, you will find a range of career opportunities from entry level, right up to senior management. Here are some examples to show the variety and levels of roles within this sector.
Click on any of the job profiles to view information on entry routes, salary and progression opportunities, plus much more.
Admin assistant
Admin assistants write letters, emails and reports, maintain data records and filing systems and provide support for meetings.
Salary: £21,000 to £28,000
Management consultant
Management consultants advise organisations on how to solve problems and be more efficient.
Salary: £27,000 to £60,000
Human resources officer
Human resources (HR) officers hire, develop and look after employees in a company.
Salary: £24,000 to £40,000
Further inspiration
With such a wide variety of roles coming under the business and administration sector, we have highlighted some job roles you may not have considered in this sector.
Charity fundraiser
Charity fundraisers organise events and activities to encourage people to donate to causes and to support organisations.
Salary: £23,000 to £36,000
Advertising copywriter
Advertising copywriters create engaging written content for ad campaigns, websites, social media, TV, print and radio.
Salary: £24,000 to £45,000
Civil Service executive officer
Civil Service executive officers work in government departments that develop policies and provide services to the public.
Salary: £30,000 to £45,000
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