Administrative & Support Services

Overview

The Administrative and Support Services sector employs 6,000 people within the borough. 785 businesses are specifically registered in this sector, but almost every business will have some kind of administrative roles or functions. These are the functions that help to keep businesses running smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

The main types of employment in the Admin and Support Services sector are:

• Employment activities (e.g. employment agencies) – 2,250 (3.4% of local jobs)
• Services to buildings and landscape activities (e.g. cleaning, facilities management, landscape services) – 1,250 (1.9% of local jobs)
• Office administrative, office support and other business support activities (including call centres) – 800 (1.2% of local jobs)
• Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities – 700 (1.0% of local jobs)

With such a wide range of roles on offer, there is something for everyone in this sector with many opportunities to specialise if you wish.