Salary guide
Administrator
- Average salary
- £19,000 – £30,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
BusinessOffice Support
- Administrators are the backbone of efficient offices
Other names this job is known by
- Admin Assistant
- Office Administrator
Key responsibilities
- Manage office tasks such as filing, scheduling, and correspondence
- Organise meetings and events
- Maintain records and databases
- Support teams with admin duties
- Liaise with clients and suppliers
Skills and qualifications required
- GCSEs (including English and maths)
- NVQ/SVQ in Business Administration (Level 2/3)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Good organisation and communication skills
- Discretion and reliability
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Administrator
- Office Manager
- Executive Assistant
- Department Coordinator
How to get the job
- Study business or administration
- Complete an apprenticeship or NVQ
- Gain experience in admin roles
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