Data entry jobs involve inputting, updating, and maintaining information on computer systems. The role is usually office-based, although the rise in remote working means that work-from-home opportunities are often available.
While qualifications are not always necessary to enter this line of work, many employers prefer to take on staff with GCSEs in English, Maths and IT. Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and databases is essential.
Companies in a range of industries employ data entry clerks, with permanent, temporary and part-time openings common. Recruitment agencies that specialise in the admin and office support markets may be best placed to hire for this role, as well as general staffing recruiters.