Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £23,000 to £30,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could manage a team of secretaries in a large organisation. With further training, you could become an administration manager, office manager or GP practice manager. You could also move into roles in finance or HR.