Administration Jobs
- What admin jobs are there in the UK?
- Where are admin jobs located in the UK?
- What employment types are available for administration jobs in the UK?
- Who employs people for admin jobs in the UK?
- What qualifications and experience do you need for administration jobs in the UK?
- How much you can expect to earn for an admin job in the UK?
- What is the best way to get an admin job in the UK?
- How should you prepare your CV for the UK?
What admin jobs are there in the UK?
There are a wide range of admin jobs available in the UK, some of the most common are:
- Office Administration
- Customer Service Administration
- Human Resources Administration
- Sales Administration
Where are admin jobs located in the UK?
Admin jobs are available UK–wide, though the majority exist in large towns and cities. The biggest example of this is in London, where there is a large demand for skilled and semi–skilled office employees. For administration recruitment in London, check out the WORKgateways network of office and administration recruiters. Apply to Jobs two weeks before you arrive or Register with Agencies up to 2 months before you arrive.
Areas just outside of London also have a strong demand for employees in administration jobs. Within the wider area of South East England, administration jobs may be found in such places as:
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Other areas throughout the UK which you might consider, include:
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Tip: If you have a particular desire to live and work in a specific UK location, then make this intention clear to your recruitment agent from the outset.
What employment types are available for administration jobs in the UK?
Most administration jobs in the UK may be taken on in a permanent, part–time, temporary or fixed–term capacity. This will provide you with a great deal of flexibility as it is often possible to take on a temporary role while you search for your ideal permanent role. Contract administrator work jobs, in particular, will provide you with the flexibility to split your time between work and travel.
If you are a Working Holiday Maker, then you should be aware that finding a permanent position may slightly more challenging due to the fact that you are restricted to a period of 12 months employment in the UK. The good news is that there are many Clerical Jobs in the UK in both temporary and contract positions.
Who employs people for admin jobs in the UK?
Admin jobs in the UK are found in a wide variety of organisations and across all sectors of the economy. The private sector is the biggest in the UK and, as a result, most administrator jobs are to be found there.
There are also strong opportunities for administrators to work in either the public or not-for-profit sectors. The UK's not-for-profit sector is particularly large when compared to that of many other countries.
What qualifications and experience do you need for administration jobs in the UK?
Ideally you should have a minimum of 2 years experience in your field if you are looking for an admin job in the UK.
Administrators generally aren't required to possess formal qualifications or a tertiary education background. Some industry specific certifications may be seen as advantageous but are not usually given more weight than industry-based experience. Sector-specific knowledge is often required.
The general job description for office admin jobs requires that candidates possess:
- Advanced knowledge of office–suite software packages such as MS Office.
- Good communications skills and a professional phone manner.
- The ability to perform administrative and organisational tasks, such as, filing and data entry.
There are a wide–variety of jobs in the UK which combine lower-level specialist jobs with administrative duties, for example, HR administration. For these roles, previous experience in either administration or the relevant specialist area is a prerequisite. Obviously, experience in both areas is advantageous.
Customer service administration jobs may include these additional requirements:
- Providing effective customer service.
- Managing customer flows.
- Following-up on complex enquiries.
- Processing customer transactions.
HR administration jobs may include these additional requirements:
- Supporting HR management and personnel.
- Maintenance of employee personnel files.
- Carrying out recruitment tasks, such as, liaising with recruitment agencies, maintaining and updating candidate details and following-up on candidate references.
- Knowledge of employment law.
Sales administration jobs may include these additional requirements:
- Supporting a sales team.
- Ensure marketing materials are up-to-date.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Dealing with external companies.
How much you can expect to earn for an admin job in the UK?
The amount of money you can earn for an administration job in the UK varies from job to job and will be effected by a number of factors. The following table provides a guide to your potential earnings:
| Outside Greater London | Within Greater London | |
| Customer Service Administrator | £15 — £20 K per annum | £15 — £20 K per annum |
| Sales Administrator | £15 — £20 K per annum | £18 — £25 K per annum |
| HR Administrator | £15 — £18 K per annum or £7–£9 per hour | £17 — £24 K per annum or £9–£12 per hour |
Jobs based in London almost always pay more than those based in other parts of the UK. This is due to the the associated costs of living in London, as well as the fact that many larger (and richer) organisations are based in London.
Other factors which will effect your pay packet include:
- The size of the organisation you work for.
- The amount of responsibility you have in your role.
- The amount of previous experience you possess.
- Whether you are working for a private, public or not–for–profit organisation.
UK experience will increase your ability to attract premium amounts.
What is the best way to get an admin job in the UK?
There are plenty of administration jobs in the UK for experienced candidates but finding the right job can be a daunting task.
Whether you are applying for a specific job or simply looking for anything which matches your skills and experience, your first point of contact will probably be a recruitment agency.
Recruitment agencies are heavily involved in the UK job market — it is their business to find quality candidates for employers while simultaneously helping candidates to develop and progress their careers.
WORKgateways manages a network of the best Office and Administration recruiters to help you reach your potential.
Register with recruitment agencies up to 2 months before your arrival in the UK. Your recruitment consultant will then begin the process of finding you a suitable position, giving you a great head start to your working life in the UK.
If your travel plans or arrival date changes, make sure you inform your recruitment consultant immediately.
Learn how to get the most out of your WORKgateways UK job search in our FAQs.
How should you prepare your CV for the UK?
Your CV for the UK should be short — no more than 3 pages. Recruiters and employers see hundreds of CVs at a time, so it's important to make sure that the important information on your CV is obvious.
Your CV should include a list of your employment history along with your responsibilities for each role. Be sure to list your experience in reverse-chronological order (i.e. most recent experience first).
Use lists and bullet points to enable the reader to quickly scan and understand your experience and abilities.
Example
| Mar 2006 — Present | Company Name, Country HR Administrator |
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