Back office admin jobs, any suggestions?

[DontYouStartMadam]

Hi everyone. I’m feeling a bit lost about where to go with my career.

I want to go into administration-type work, ideally in a back office setting, and I always envisioned myself working in science or healthcare but I’m open to anywhere at this point. I want the sort of work where I go in, do the job, leave it there and come home. I don’t mind working with people but I’m not keen on being on the front lines.

I have a BA in neuroscience 😅 I did some work in lab research but I didn’t enjoy how open-ended it was. I want to switch paths entirely from science to something goal-focused but similarly not too social.

The closest matches I’ve found are medical secretary or ward clerk, however I’ve read these are pretty full-on in the people front so I’ve been put off.

I’m a newly single mum of a 3 year old with additional support needs. To be honest I’m struggling at the moment, I need to sort myself out but I’m at a low point in my life, I’m about to start antidepressants as I feel very overwhelmed and down. I don’t want to take on a high-demand cerebral job when I’m barely keeping my head afloat every day. So if anyone has recommendations as to what sort of jobs fit the bill that would be great. Thanks so much

[CherryPickle]

Civil Service!

[thenewaveragebear1983]

I am a data support officer for a hospice charity, would that sort of thing suit you? It’s a bit of admin, system training, service desk and reporting. Lots of spreadsheets.

[DancefloorAcrobatics]

Procurement & Suppliers for local hospital might be a good match.

[Pandaandpurple]

University administration? Lots of varied jobs there. Not all are student facing either so you could do something data-based or otherwise back office. Us admins do tend to get decent (ish) pay and good annual leave allowance, I also have wfh options.

[PonyPatter44]

Civil Service. We are always desperate for reliable admin staff!

[Spaghettio]

A bit left field - but what about private health insurance companies (like Bupa,Axa etc) they have medical people and call centres for helping people with their claims and they help patients find the right specialists for their conditions. Lots of different options for these sorts of jobs.

[DontYouStartMadam]

Really enjoying these suggestions so far thank you all. Lots to look in to. Generally, can anyone recommend training courses that will put me in good stead for these sorts of roles? Things like typing, data entry, customer service ... sorry I haven't the foggiest

[FedUpMumof10YO]

Local government.

[AgMaggy]

Court, I work in the back office in the local court which is interesting day to day and busy but I leave my work at work.

[Mimrr]

Civil Service. Depends where you are of course. You need to go in for 60% now. So London, Sheffield, Cardiff. Big cities.
I am CS and it’s ideal for work you don’t take home with you!

[Mimrr]

No particular training for CS. You need at least maths and English. Knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word and Excel is useful. Some work experience to talk about at interview. Professional demeanour and attitude.
Oh and patience! Can take a year if you need security clearance.