Administration & Support
career roles
These are the unsung heroes of the professional world, weaving a seamless tapestry of order and efficiency that empowers organisations to soar to new heights on the wings of dedicated, multitasking maestros.
Where will your career take you?
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Admin Assistant
Average Salary
£21,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
Administrators are the glue that holds a business together. They book meetings, type essential documents, and maintain computer records... and that's just for starters.
Business Project Manager
Average Salary
£52,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
These crucial roles need experienced pros to keep exciting and varied projects on track and within budget. Organisational, IT, maths, and people skills are usually a must!
Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner
Average Salary
£37,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role!
Do you care about society and the environment? This role make sure businesses are more ethical, from raising cash for charity to tackling climate change.
Health and Safety Adviser, Safety Specialist
Average Salary
£38,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
Health and safety is about stopping people from being hurt. From avoiding toxic fumes to slipping on spillages in a lab, this work is about reducing danger and injury to staff.
Human Resources Officer
Average Salary
£29,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
If you're an organised people-person, maybe think about HR. Work in employment law, staff training, recruitment, or even wellbeing could help to make a happier, healthier workforce!
IT Support Technician
Average Salary
£26,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role!
When you lose data, crash a PC, or can't get an important presentation to work, don't panic! IT support are the heroes that rescue software or hardware when it all goes horribly wrong.
Market Researcher
Average Salary
£20,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
Delve into the nitty-gritty of what people really think about products, services, or issues. You could transform how a business runs with excellent communication and the patience to dig a little bit deeper.
Marketing Manager
Average Salary
£47,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Sometimes!
Marketing is about attracting the right audience to a business or product. Managers might oversee events, brands, advertising, PR and more. No two days are the same so there's no time to be bored!
Payroll Administrator
Average Salary
£28,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role!
Payroll administrators are everyone's favourite person at the end of each month. They ensure all employees get paid the right amount on the correct date... which is an essential job!
Purchasing Manager
Average Salary
£44,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
In this job, you'll be in charge of buying equipment, goods, and services for a company, sometimes overseeing massive budgets. Researching, negotiating, tender writing, and even understanding legal contracts are all essential skills.
Quality Control Assistant
Average Salary
£25,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Potentially!
Quality control assistants may work in many different places, but their focus is always the same: to check, test, and record if a company's services or products meet expected standards.
Receptionist
Average Salary
£20,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role!
Receptionists are the smiley face of a company and the first person visitors meet. You must have great people skills, be a good communicator, and stay calm and organised even when super busy.
Warehouse Manager
Average Salary
£28,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
These super-organised pros handle everything coming in and out of warehouses, stores, or factories. They need solid organisation, planning, and IT skills to keep track of stock, deliveries, and logistics (the movement of goods).
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