Administration job descriptions

Administration jobs are absolutely vital in a many companies, providing valuable help throughout the organisation. A big bonus is that many administration jobs don't require a degree to break into. Even better, many senior admin roles pay very well, so the rewards are there if you work hard.

Administrator job description

Are you always ‘organised one’ in your friendship circle or at work? Are you always sorting out every detail of your life? And do you find yourself secretly enjoying it? Have you ever thought about a career as a administrator?

Clerk job description

Clerks are known by lots of different names - clerical workers or clerical assistants are just a couple of them. Whatever your title, you'll help manage the more routine administration tasks within an organisation or department.

Data entry job description

As a data entry clerk (or database administrator) it's your job to update and maintain information on computer systems and in archives.

Human resources manager job description

If you’re looking for a job that’s dynamic, challenging and rewarding then a career as a human resources manager should tick all the boxes.

Office junior job description

Your role as office junior is to help ensure the smooth running of the office. Looking for variety in your career? There's not much your job won't cover and no two days will ever be the same.

Office manager job description

So you work in an admin or secretarial role and, although you hate to admit it, the whole office runs smoothly because of your organisational skills. Sounds like you're ready to become an office manager.

Part-time administrator job description

Look around and you should find a part time role in most administrative careers, from secretary and PA through to data entry, typist or office manager.

Personal assistant job description

Behind every great manager, director or CEO you’ll normally find a super-efficient personal assistant planning their life and making it look effortless. Take a look behind closed doors and see what life as a PA is like...

Receptionist job description

Never has a smiling face and good manners been more important than in the world of the receptionists. Expected to be incredibly organised as well as friendly, find out more about their job.

Sales support job description

If you work in sales support it's your job to undertake administration and other office duties that leave the sales team free to focus on the busy business of selling.

Secretary job description

Reliability is the name of the game when you're a secretary. Whether you are secretary to a single boss or to a team, you'll be indispensable.

Team secretary job description

Previously secretarial duties focused on typing, shorthand and filing but secretaries today are expected to be far more skilled, qualified and self-sufficient.

Typist job description

The work load of a typist has changed. No longer as heavy as it was twenty years ago before computers came along, the main role of a typist is to produce letters, reports and other important documents.