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Business & Administration

Industry Summary

From accounting and finance to project management and marketing, a career in Business and Administration is ideal for exploring all facets of the workplace. You’ll be entrusted with taking responsibility for the smooth running of the day-to-day operations of the organisation at all levels and enabling the business to prosper.

Business & Administration

Business Administration is an industry that involves a lot more than you think; it isn’t all about dealing with the paperwork! You’ll be assisting the company in their daily operations to ensure the that the organisation reaches all of their goals; so there could be a lot of responsibility on your shoulders if you’re up to the cut.

Without business administrators, meetings would be missed, information would be impossible to find, and businesses would be less productive. Business administration is ideal if you’re looking for great progression, with management roles often in the pipeline. To achieve your career goals, you’ll just have to show that you’re punctual, have high attention to detail and are responsible!

A career in business administration appeals to so many people because it can encompass almost anything! It is an ideal opportunity if you have a certain organisation you wish to work for, or a department that interests you, with plenty of flexible opportunities for progression in a company. It is also very accommodating when it comes to areas you’d like to focus on – every role varies so much!

If you choose to work in business administration, it is likely that you’ll be hands-on with lots of different projects. This means that a lot of your tasks could change, and you may not know what new responsibilities could come around the corner. Some common responsibilities in business and administration roles include:

  • Planning, organizing, and leading duties of your department
  • Overseeing staff members
  • Assisting in financial aspects of the business
  • Handling required reporting and data-entry
  • Hiring new employees
  • Working as a team leader
 

What options can I take for a career in business and administration?

 

Work Experience

Work experience in business administration is highly recommended as the roles can be quite competitive in larger organisations. However, there are also hundreds of opportunities across the UK in smaller companies. It’s a great idea to get work experience if you would like to work in this sector as it will show employers that you are interested in that role, and that you can be punctual, responsible and an effective administrator. It’ll also allow you to judge how well you enjoy the position as a potential future career.

Unsure about what a work placement could involve? You should’ve asked!

 

Apprenticeships

As an apprentice in business administration, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals while studying towards a qualification – all while being paid! You’ll have the opportunity to learn the ropes from the inside with the support of your manager and mentor and gain precious feedback on how to improve. You’ll also have the chance to apply what academic knowledge you’ve gathered in the workplace and further develop your understanding of the subject and really refine your skills. A business admin apprenticeship could be the dream opportunity for you to start your career!

  • Level 3 – Business Administrator
  • Level 3 – Leisure Duty Manager
  • Level 3 – Team Leader or Supervisor
  • Level 4 – Associate Project Manager
  • Level 4 – Data Analyst
  • Level 5 – HR Consultant
  • Level 6 – Chartered Manager
  • Level 6 – B2B Sales Professional

Want to know what apprenticeships are all about? We have you covered!

 

Degree Apprenticeship

If you believe this sector is right for you, a business administration degree apprenticeship is definitely something you should consider, and there’s a number of opportunities out there. A degree apprenticeship combines every option to enter the workplace – not only will you gain the same experience as if you were a ‘normal’ employee, but you’ll also gain a degree whilst you work. This all comes with the benefit of no tuition fees and a paid salary.

  • Level 6 – Business Leadership and Management (degree)

Is a degree apprenticeship up your street? We’ll help you know!

 

University

You may choose to get a degree in business administration to start your career. This is a great option is you’d like to learn all the theoretical knowledge behind an organisation and put it into practise when you get your first job. You’ll also be able to choose the units that you’d rather specialise in and there are opportunities to spend a year in industry too! This is recommended to ensure that you have the work experience desired by many employers. These are some business administration degrees that are available:

  • Business Administration BSc (Hons)
  • Business Administration BA (Hons)
  • Business Administration BBA (Hons)

In business administration, there are also opportunities to complete a combined or joint honours degree where you can study multiple subjects and specialise more broadly:

  • Business Administration and Management BA (hons)
  • Business Management and Tourism BSc (Hons)
  • Business Administration and Marketing BA (Hons)
  • Business Administration and HR BA (Hons)
  • International Management and Business Administration BA (Hons)

Want to find out what University could offer you? We have your back!

 

Graduate Jobs

Graduates can generally enter business and administration in one of three ways. The first is through a graduate training scheme; the second, by joining an organisation in an administrative capacity and working your way up; and the last, by training in a specific function (such as human resources, finance, marketing or sales) and then moving into a specialist role. You can often apply to these graduate training schemes during your final or penultimate year at university, but if you already have your degree why not check out some graduate opportunities.

If you don’t want to go into work just yet, why not think about some postgraduate options. There are opportunities to undertake a master’s degree in a range of business and administrational areas, as well as the chance to complete a level 7 degree apprenticeship in Senior Leadership accredited by the Chartered Manager Institute.

Want to know what graduate jobs are all about? We can help!

 

Other routes

There is nothing stopping you from going straight into a role in business and administration. Although many employers will be looking for people with appropriate qualifications or experience, some employers employ school leavers or people with few or no qualifications to work with them. It is an ideal opportunity if you’re keen to get straight into the workplace, but you should still consider getting qualifications to improve your future career prospects. 

Current Opportunities in Business & Administration

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Digital Helpdesk Apprentice

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pstrongEmployer description:strongp pApleona UK is part of a global business providing facilities management (FM), with over 40 years of experience. They have experience delivering a full range of FM services including energy management, sustainable solutions, cleaning, security, mechanical and electrical, catering, front of house, pest control and waste for both the public and private sectors. They have nationwide coverage across Scotland, England and Wales. Apleona UK has over 1500 staff in more than 520 operational sites throughout the UK.p pstrongOverview:strongp pAs a Digital Helpdesk Apprentice, you will be working within the helpdesk function. You will provide coordination support for facilities management services on the FedEx UK account. This includes managing service requests, coordinating with engineers and subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) to maintain seamless operations for the client.p pstrongResponsibilities:strongp ul liManaging over 100 FedEx UK locations will be the first point of contact for all facilities-related queries via phone and email. You will aim to resolve any queries at first attempt or escalate to the helpdesk supervisor.li liYou will become a systems expert in Navison which you will use to log and track job requests through. You will schedule and dispatch engineers for reactive and planned maintenance tasks, ensuring timely resolution of issues.li liDaily monitoring of the shared email inbox for job requests tickets being raised on the client portal. Once a ticket has been raised you will then allocate the job to an engineer. Throughout you will maintain accurate records of service requests, work orders, and maintenance activities via Navison.li liYou will become proficient in monitoring the client portal to check for additional job information including comments or pictures of work requested by the client which will then be passed onto the engineering teams.li liYou will work collaboratively with the engineering teams across the UK to make sure job is complete and that they send across their time sheets allowing for you to raise the purchase order (PO) to send to the client.li liUse of Sharepoint to act as a central hub for sharing information across sites, facilities teams, subcontractors, and the wider Apleona organisation and ensure everyone on the helpdesk has access to the most current job reports and all working from the same information.li liUse of Excel to run reporting on any jobs to provide updates to the wider business.li liUse of collaborative technology such as Teams & Zoom which is a communication tool used for meetings with internal Apleona staff.li liUse of Outlook to email engineersclients with job updates and for wider business collaboration use.li ul pstrongDesirable skills:strongp ul liGood with technology and familiar with Microsoft packages.li liExcellent team player.li liOrganised and proactive.li liGood written and verbal communication skills.li liGood time keeping.li ul pstrongSalary:strong 15,758.36 per annum.p pstrongWorking hours:strong Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm.p pstrongBenefits:strongp ul liEmployee discounts via Perkbox.li liCycle to work scheme.li liAccess to a virtual GP.li liAccess to a health & wellbeing app.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 SCQF Level 6.p pIf you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time strongAPPLY NOW!strongp

Location: Wolverhampton Business & Administration 7.58 per hour West Midlands

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Digital Support Apprentice

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pstrongAre you looking to kickstart your career in a busy office environment?strongp pNCE Switchgear are looking for an enthusiastic individual to come in and join their successful and growing team as an Operations Support Apprentice. NCE Switchgear have had a number of people successfully join and complete their modern apprenticeship in a range of different disciplines, and they are looking for their next apprentice to follow in the same steps. You will complete an SCQF level 6 in Digital Applications Support as part of the apprenticeship and full training will be given.p pstrongWhat will I be doing?strongp ul liBecoming super user of Sage 200 for invoicing and checking over client detailsli liAssisting with preparing and editing basic electrical schematics for switchgear and MCCsli liUsing WAP which is a module of Sage 200 for resubmissionsli liActing as first responder for incoming calls and triaging these where possible. Also reaching out to customers to detail ongoing projects when requiredli liUse of Radon system where drawings are submitted. Name changes and updates are carried out on this. Details between old and new drawings are also highlighted on thisli liUse of PDF Pro for editing and resubmitting PDF documentsli liUse of Microsoft Office Packages such as Excel for reporting, Outlook for emails and Teams for internal collaborationli liCreating and updating folders with all the correct documentation for each projectli liAssisting with requesting materials from procurementli ul pstrongWhat do I need to be successful?strongp ul liGood knowledge of Microsoft Office packages such as Word and Excelli liExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsli liAbility to work effectively as part of a team and individually when requiredli liProfessional approach towards all aspects of workli liGood time management, planning and organisational skillsli ul pstrongSalary: strong16,000 per annump pstrongWorking hours:strong 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8am 5pmp pstrongBenefits:strongp ul li4 day working week, Monday - Thursdayli liSalary review upon successful completion of the apprenticeshipli liFlexible start time after probationary periodli 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 SCQF Level 6.p pIf you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time strongAPPLY NOW!strongp

Location: Wolverhampton Business & Administration 7.69 per hour West Midlands

Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship

Posted 1 day ago 27 days until closing

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