This week in celebration of National Careers Week 2024 we are showcasing some of Plymouth’s key sectors, and today we focus on business services.
Plymouth has a wide business sector offering financial and professional services. This can include law firms, accountants, management, recruitment, and communications.
Key roles in this sector include:
paralegal
admin support
receptionist
marketer
office manager.
Key skills for this sector include:
communication
problem solving
time management
planning
innovation.
Looking to train for business services? Outside of school-based provision, there are courses from entry-level to postgraduate qualifications. Achievement Training Plymouth, City College Plymouth, Plymouth Marjon University and the University of Plymouth are great places to start. You can also access this industry through apprenticeships. Click here for our latest Apprenticeship Bulletin.
To explore specific job roles in the business services, as well as information on salary, work patterns, the different entry routes and what skills you will need, click here to explore free resources via the National Careers Service.
