Home Explore Industries HR, Administration & Recruitment

Overview

This Industry provides services which lead to the running of a business on a day to day basis, supporting staff in training, customer service and recruitment. HR & Admin is becoming more prominent, with more recruitment agencies, HR firms and customer service business surfacing, this industry is coming into its own.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you. 

  • Within this industry there is opportunity to start at an entry level and work your way up, begin as an apprentice or come in at a graduate level.
  • The variety within this industry means that there is a broad spectrum of roles to suit most people and their situations.
  • International and domestic employers are currently looking to expand their HR presence throughout the UK.
Useful subjects:

• Maths • Business • Computing and ICT • Law • Languages • English • Psychology 

Jobs ideas for this industry:

Admin AssistantDatabase Administrator • Receptionist HR AssistantHR Manager • Recruitment Consultant  (For more, check out the Job Areas below!)

Next step:

Explore this industry in detail through the job areas below which include detailed job ideas, local employers and opportunities. 

3 Job Areas

Did You Know?
There were 1.05 million people employed in public administration in March 2019.

40 Videos

Fram Farmers
Visit Profile
Trials Day
Spider Web Recruitment
Visit Profile
A Career in Recruitment - Spider
First Intuition
Visit Profile
What our students say about us
Celebrating success at the OCS Apprenticeship of the Year Awards
View all Videos

28 Organisations in this industry

View all Organisations in this industry

84 Posts

Disability Confident
Save Post
Procurement Apprentice - University of Cambridge
Closing Date:
10th December 2025
Salary:
£ 20058 per year
Location:
Cambridge, Cambs
Employer description The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s oldest and most successful universities. They are a renowned centre for research, education, and scholarship that makes a significant contribution to society. The University is consistently...
Read More
Disability Confident
Save Post
Apprentice Travel Plan Administrator - Suffolk County Council
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
20th November 2025
Salary:
£24,413
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, at Suffolk County Council we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as an Apprentic...
Read More
Disability Confident
Save Post
Apprentice Business Support - Eastern Education Group
Closing Date:
28th November 2025
Salary:
£ 14527 per year
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description West Suffolk College is a Further Education college in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The college delivers a range of courses, including vocational and technical courses, apprenticeships, and an array of higher-apprenticeships and bachelor degr...
Read More
Save Post
APPRENTICESHIPS SPOTLIGHT 12/11/2025
Closing Date:
28th November 2025
Substation Fitter - Craftsperson VAC1000350126, Care Co-Ordinator VAC1000350546, Business Administrator VAC1000348794, Optical Assistant VAC1000350370, Mechatronics Maintenance Technician VAC1000350142
Read More
Save Post
Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Diss
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
21st November 2025
Location:
Diss, Norfolk
The business administrator is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to de...
Read More
Save Post
APPRENTICESHIPS SPOTLIGHT 05/11/2025
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
19th November 2025
Fantastic new apprenticeship roles this week in Norfolk! [Quantity Surveying Technician VAC1000348951] - [Commis Chef - VAC1000349063] [Business Administrator - VAC1000348760] - [Dental Nurse VAC1000348450] [Customer Service Practitioner - Civil Service VAC10...
Read More
View all Posts
Home
Vacancies
My Page
Explore