An administrator provides office support to a business, you may have to field telephone calls and other methods of communication, as well as enter, sort, and collate data in spreadsheets and databases.

Administrators are essential to the smooth running of many businesses. Training and qualifications for specific systems are often provided on the job.

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• Transferable skills
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• Apprenticeship information
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Transferable skills

Communication

Working in administration, you may have to communicate with others very often. Having good communication skills will enable you to work consistently with others.

IT

IT skills are essential for many jobs in the current climate and is becoming more so every year. You will be required to use a computer of some kind, and it some cases, required to work with data in spreadsheets and databases.

Data analysis

It may be the case that you will need to work with spreadsheets and databases, and collate data from multiple sources, for example, charts for presentations. Data analysis skills will allow you to find information quickly and effectively.

Time management & organisation

As with many careers, time management and organisation skill are important, especially so in administration. Good organisation skills will empower your work to be more efficient, with less unnecessary downtime.

Attention to detail

Attention to detail in admin careers can be crucial, you will be able to notice errors faster, as well as find areas for improvement thus making your job easier, and faster.

Find a job

Interested in a career in business administration and management?

The National Careers Service has a wealth of information about how to locate a career in Administration and Business Management.

Find details about what it takes to enter the field, what you'll do, what your estimated salary would be and more.

Click the links below to find out now.

National Careers Service - Administration

National Careers Service - Business

Apprenticeship information

Gov.uk

The Gov.uk website has a collection of searchable apprenticeships across all sectors.

Please click below to see some of the relevant Business Administration apprenticeships in and around Bolton.

Gov.uk Search

Training Information

*While we do our best to make sure the resources listed here are up to date, course providers change frequently and as such, the information may not be current.

Adult Business - Bolton College

Bolton College provide several courses specifically tailored to those looking for office skills.

Adult Business - Bolton College