Job types within Administrative Support and Secretarial
Administrative Support and Secretarial
There are an estimated 4.8 million administrative support jobs in the UK; approximately 19% of the UK workforce are administrators, working in all forms of administrative support jobs.
Employers recognise that administrative support jobs are critical in meeting business objectives, and for the effectiveness of the organisation. Over 66% of employers appreciate that administrative support jobs have become increasingly important to the success of their organisation. Administrative support jobs require enthusiasm and a willingness to work, attention to detail, telephone and people skills - and common sense.
The most frequently demanded skills for administrative support jobs are basic IT ability, clear communication, team-work, planning & organising and information management. Entry requirements for administrative support jobs can widely vary between employers, so you could start in administrative support jobs with most levels of qualification and experience. Some administrative support jobs employers may prefer you to have GCSE qualifications, or equivalent, in mathematics and English, whilst others may prefer instead to test your practical administrative support jobs skills on the keyboard and telephone. Temporary ('temping') administrative support jobs can be a good way of gaining experience leading to permanent employment.
The administrative support jobs sector is the most popular one for disabled people, often because administrative support jobs make use of technology, and offer flexible working conditions. For most, the administrative support jobs sector is already offering the best employment and learning opportunities.
The administrative support jobs sector may provide employment to 5 million or more UK residents by 2009.
Whatever your role, or your aspirations, RAN Jobs is here to help you find the administrative support jobs that you deserve.
The Recruitment Agency Network's members are well established recruitment agencies - who are there to help and advise you in reaching that goal.