Administrator
Provides general administration support to a department or project. Administrators work in both technical and non-technical departments.
Typical Day/Duties
- Prepares and maintains spreadsheets, reports, databases, project plans, etc.
- Maintains manual/electronic filing systems
- Collates and processes timesheets, expenses, invoices/purchase orders, etc.
- Handles incoming calls and refers callers to appropriate personnel.
- Arranges meetings, ensures documentation for meetings is prepared in a timely manner.
- Makes business/offshore travel arrangements
- Maintains holiday/leave schedules and personnel movement planners
- Prepares technical documentation packs, manuals, procedural documents, etc.
- Undertakes, or arranges, photocopying and printing activities
How this role fits in with the rest of the industry
Administrators are responsible for supporting a manager, team or department with a wide range of office based activities. The management of information, record-keeping and documentation control is a very important activity in every business and organisation.
Basic entry requirements include (necessary)
- Strong IT skills
- Good organisation and administration skills
Employers might also look for (desirable)
- HNC/HND in Business or Administration related topic (or equivalent)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good attention to detail/produces accurate work
Typical starting salary may be in the region of
£12,000 - £16,000
Typical Salary Once Experienced
£20,000 - £28,000
Career Development
Senior Administrator, Administration Supervisor or Personal Assistant
