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Sector Outlook
Over two million people are employed in a variety of business administration
roles but due to the impact of technology in the work place the sector is
projected to see a loss of almost 400,000 jobs.
According to job search engine JobisJob the past 12 months has seen
already seen a gradual decline in the number of business administration
vacancies available but companies such as Knowledge, Spirit Resourcing
and Grey Seal Recruitment are among the top companies hiring for the
sector with the greatest number of job opportunities being on offer with
the National Apprenticeship Service.
More vacancies are available in the south of England so you should find
more opportunity if you are prepared to move. However, new businesses
are appearing in the north around cities such as Manchester and Sheffield.
Large firms such as the supermarket ASDA, hair product company GHD
and electronic games publisher Rockstar have also taken the decision to
locate their head offices to Leeds.
Another bit of good news is that if you are prepared to develop your skills
to a higher level, you will have a better chance of finding the job you want.
In fact employment opportunities for people who can offer additional skills
such as customer care, ICT or knowledge of a language are predicated to
rise. In contrast employees with a low level of skill are likely to experience
job cuts in large organisations such as the Health Service.
Overall the sector is large enough to continue providing a significant
number of jobs especially for employees who are willing to use the
implementation of new technology to work remotely.
Business Administration