Job Descriptions

Admin assistants give support to offices by organising meetings, typing documents and updating computer records.;

Arts administrators help to organise events and exhibitions, manage staff, and look after buildings like theatres or museums.;

Assistant immigration officers check that people have the right to visit or stay in the UK.;

Civil Service administrative officers work in government departments, carrying out policies and running services for the public.;

Estates officers are responsible for the management and upkeep of land and property belonging to local councils and public bodies.;

Financial services customer advisers work in contact centres for banks, insurance, investment and credit companies.;

Hotel receptionists make guests feel welcome, manage new room bookings and reservations, and deal with requests from guests.;

Human resources (HR) assistants provide admin support to the HR team in a company or organisation.;

Local government administrative assistants provide clerical support in council departments and give information to the public.;

Payroll administrators make sure employees get paid the right amount on the right date.;

Personal assistants carry out support tasks for individuals and managers including administration, diary management and event planning.;

Post Office customer service assistants help customers in post offices and at counters in shops.;

Quality control assistants check that control systems and products meet recognised standards.;

Receptionists are the first point of contact for visitors to organisations.;

Registrars collect and record details of all births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships.;

Reprographic assistants use photocopiers and printers to make documents, brochures, leaflets and pictures.;

Sales administrators process sales orders and payments, arrange deliveries and offer after-sales support.;

Telephonists, or switchboard operators, answer and connect calls and take messages.;

Town planning assistants process applications, give advice about regulations and carry out design work and office administration.;

Trading standards officers (TSOs) protect consumers and businesses by promoting a safe and fair trading environment.;