Almost a fifth of the national workforce are administrators of some sort. Their job is to make sure systems run smoothly, whether they’re overseeing billon-pound transactions or order stationary.

Employers are crying out for trained administrators. Show a flair for organisation, efficiency and communication, and you could soon find yourself promoted to team leader or junior manager. Before you know it you’ll be running he place.

Our Administration Apprenticeship programmes are aimed at staff working in administration services across all occupations and sectors of employment. The Administration NVQ is aimed at individuals who carry out a wide range of administrative tasks.

For qualified Business & Administration Apprentices (Level 2)

Administrators at this level undertake a range of routine tasks in different work contexts. They have some autonomy but are usually supervised. Job titles could include:

• Administration Assistant
• Clerical Assistant
• Data Entry Clerk
• Filing/Records Clerk
• Junior Secretary
• Office Clerk
For qualified Business & Administration Advanced Apprentices (Level 3)

Administrators at this level undertake a wide range of complex tasks in a variety of work contexts. They have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility and may provide some supervisory support. Job titles could include:

• Administration Clerk
• Administration Officer
• Administration Team Leader
• Database Clerk
• Executive Officer
• Office Supervisor
• Personal assistant (PA)
• Secretary