How to become an office manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You could do a degree in:
- business management
- human resource management
- public administration
Once you've completed your studies, you could apply for a trainee manager position, for example through a company's graduate training scheme.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
You can start by doing a higher apprenticeship in business administration.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
You could work as an office assistant or supervisor in a company, then move on to become a manager through internal training and promotion.
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Professional and industry bodies
You could join the Institute of Administrative Management for professional development and training opportunities.
Further information
You can find out more about becoming an office manager from the Institute of Administrative Management.