Administrator Job Description
The backbone of a business, Administrators are the go-to for the nitty gritty – undertaking essential daily office support, from answering and re-directing calls to dealing with email enquiries, filing and diary management. Whether you’re commencing your career in the business support profession, seeking a new administrative role, or changing path, SecsintheCity is here to provide advice, tips and a plethora of administration jobs to help advance your job search.
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What is an Administrator?
Every business relies on an effective and talented administrator to keep the company running on oiled wheels. Providing both clerical (office-based) and administrative support, your duties will cover day-to-day office procedures, as well as niche projects and responsibilities. Administrative work naturally differs by sector, company size, and level of responsibility. However, to provide a general insight, we’ve compiled a list of daily tasks often conducted by an admin team:
• Managing external and internal phone and email inquiries, redirecting calls to the appropriate department or individual.
• Compiling and filing physical and digital paperwork to aid accessibility and organisation.
• Coordinating meeting rooms and conference facilities.
• Planning staff travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Managing schedules and appointments and overseeing diary management.
• Monitoring and ordering office supplies and equipment, maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Providing general support to your team, manager and stakeholders.
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How to Enter the Administration Profession:
The administrative profession welcomes applicants without direct experience within the field. If you’re a first-time job seeker, it’s worth detailing your transferable and hard skills on your CV. Admin roles require you to be computer literate, have exceptional communication and organisational skills, and work with acute attention to detail – all skills, obtained from school, college or university.
A great foot in the door, administration can see you work for a variety of industries and sectors, developing bespoke knowledge and skillsets, from legal or finance to the medical field.You can find out more about how to get an admin job with no experience and the key skills required to excel and progress in Administrator jobs in our article.
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Administration Career Path:
Working in administration allows you to gain a deep understanding of an industry, learning how a business operates from the ground up. It enables you to network, interact with various people and see first-hand how decisions are made. With experience comes added responsibility – offering the chance to manage budgets, organise company events, or even train new employees.
A gateway into the business support profession, administration work offers a foundation to proceed into office manager roles, secretary positions, and PA or EA jobs.
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How Much Can an Administrator Earn?
According to our latest salary survey, administrators earn an average of £33,006 per annum. Salaries adhere to external factors, such as industry, business type and location. However, our recent survey showed 60% of our administrator audience saw a pay rise, and 35% reaped a bonus.
With 53% of administrators conducting a hybrid working model, the profession is starting to develop into a flexible role, offering a form of ‘structured freedoms’ for its employees.
Assess our latest salary report, to analyse your standing in the market.
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Administrator jobs on SecsintheCity
For more career advice, discover the SecsintheCity blog, offering tips including our guide to help you get your Administrator CV on the shortlist.
Ready to apply? Search for the latest Administrator jobs on SecsintheCity today, including admin roles in banking, property and legal.
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