Business and administration
About this sector
Business and administration is a varied sector which includes roles in human resources, administration, leadership and management, as well as governmental and civil service roles.
Find out about the different careers you could have in the business and administration sector, and explore roles that interest you.
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.
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Admin assistant
Admin assistants give support to businesses by organising meetings, typing documents and updating computer records.
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 organisations.
Salary: £23,000 to £36,000
Advertising copywriter
Advertising copywriters create the words used for print, TV, radio and online adverts.
Salary: £20,000 to £80,000
Civil Service executive officer
Civil Service executive officers work in government departments that develop policies and provide services to the public.
Salary: £28,000 to £39,000
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