Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.

Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry

Your route in

You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances

1

Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)

Any of these strengthens your application.

2

Where this can take you

Apply directly with GCSEs or via a Level 2 business/customer-service apprenticeship, then take the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship to progress to senior admin or office manager.

Courses for this career

See free Junior Administrator courses

Level 2

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