44,611 Administrative Officers jobs in the United Kingdom

We are looking for a master multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude. Candidates should be able to assist management and all visitors to the company by handling office tasks, providing polite and professional assistance via phone, mail, and e-mail, making reservations or travel arrangements, and generally being a helpful and positive presence in the workplace.

To be successful as an administrative assistant, candidates should be professional, polite, and attentive while also being accurate. They should always be prepared and responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly. Administrative assistants must be comfortable with computers, general office tasks, and excel at both verbal and written communication. Most importantly, administrative assistants should have a genuine desire to meet the needs of others.

• Handling office tasks, such as filing, generating reports and presentations, setting up for meetings, and reordering supplies.
• Providing real-time scheduling support by booking appointments and preventing conflicts.
• Making travel arrangements, such as booking flights, cars, and making hotel and restaurant reservations.
• Screening phone calls and routing callers to the appropriate party.
• Using computers to generate reports, transcribe minutes from meetings, create presentations, and conduct research.
• Greet and assist visitors.
• Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
• Anticipate the needs of others in order to ensure their seamless and positive experience.

• Associate’s Degree in a related field.
• Prior administrative experience.
• Excellent computer skills, especially typing.
• Attention to detail.
• Multilingual may be preferred or required.
• Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others.

Job Description:

Job Summary
Our client is currently seeking an Administration Assistant based in Blacknest, (Near Alton/Bentley). Working within their office, day to day admin duties including answering calls and other general duties. The role requires someone who is able to work confidently and independently within a small team environment. this includes scheduling and general administration duties.

Duties

• General Administration/ Scheduler
• Answering Emails/ Calls
• Directing calls to the relevant department
• Booking calls for engineers
• Inbound/ and Outbound Calls

Qualifications

• Scheduling and Coordinator Experience.
• Strong phone etiquette and communication skills.
• Previous experience in a clerical or administrative role is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Happy to answer inbound calls daily
• Able to adapt to daily tasks.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel & Word)
• Attention to detail
• Adaptable to work within a small office environment

Working Hours: Full- Time/ Monday - Friday 8am- 5pm

(40 hrs. a week) - 3-6 Months Contract

Salary: 12.50 per hour

Driving License required - you will need a vehicle to drive to this location in Blacknest

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Contract length: 3-6 months

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Premier Work Support are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious client in Horsham for a Part-Time Administrative Assistant . This temporary role could become ongoing for the right candidate. You willl provide essential administrative and clerical support, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective communication within a small, friendly team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft agendas, letters, and official documents
• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence
• Assist with event organisation
• Update and maintain the website and social media (training provided)
• Upload agendas, minutes, policies, and other documents promptly
• Handle booking requests and liaise with staff and hirers
• Manage front desk duties, phone enquiries, and the admin inbox
• Support small projects independently
• Attend occasional evening meetings (approx. once per month) and other events

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Good general education (GCSEs or equivalent)
• IT literacy (Word, Excel, email)
• Proven administrative/clerical experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Professional and polite manner in public-facing roles
• Reliability, flexibility, and punctuality
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Hours:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, total 12 hours per week

If this is the role for you, please apply today!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Administrator  to join a well-established accountancy firm offering a comprehensive range of services including accounting, tax, audit, payroll, and financial planning.

As a Accounts Administrator , you will provide vital support to the Lead Partners while contributing to the ongoing growth of the office. This full-time role offers sallary of £23,750 for 36.25 hours work week and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing administrative and secretarial support to Partners, Directors, and Managers.

• Coordinating meeting room bookings, set ups, and close downs.

• Greeting clients, arranging parking, and providing refreshments.

• Handling incoming calls, directing queries, and taking messages accurately.

• Managing daily post, filing, and general office communications.

• Processing client payments in person or over the phone.

• Maintaining petty cash and handling client banking.

• Coordinating supplier and contractor details, utilities, and office maintenance information.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as anAdministrative Assistant, Office Administrator, Admin Assistant, Practice Support Officer, Executive Assistant, Office Coordinator, Firm Administrator, Audit & Admin Assistant, Professional Services Administrator, Accounts Administration Assistant, Practice Assistant, Office Support Assistant, Administrative Coordinator, Accounts Administrator, Team Administrator, Business Support Administrator, Administrative Assistant

• Some prior experience in an administrative role.

• Qualification such as a BTEC or apprenticeship in Administration, Office Management, or a related field would be beneficial.

• Competent user of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Accurate typing and data processing skills.

Whats on offer:

• Competitive salary 

• 20 days plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme with employer contributions

• Life assurance scheme

• Cycle to work schme

• Regular social events and team incentives

• Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme

• Career development opportunities within a supportive environment

Apply now for this exciting Administrative Assistant opportunity to lead audits and accounts preparation within a thriving business advisory firm.

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Elite Recruitment are looking for a hardworking, passionate and team player Administrative Assistant to join a fantastic company here in Plymouth.

This is a full time permanent opportunity, where you will be offered a salary of £23,751 and will only be working 36.25 hours a week Monday to Friday! You will also be entitled to a fantastic benefit such as:

• 36.25 hours per week + flexible working options
• 20–25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Pension, health & wellbeing benefits, commission schemes
• Annual salary review + enhanced family leave

As an Administrative Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Providing admin support across the team
• Managing meeting room bookings, set-ups, and client hospitality
• Handling reception duties: phones, post, emails, and payments
• Maintaining office supplies, petty cash, and banking tasks
• Supporting the setting up of new clients, record-keeping, and compliance
• Keeping databases updated and assist with internal/external events

What we’re looking for:

• Recent admin experience or a relevant qualification (BTEC/apprenticeship desirable)
• Friendly, professional, and confident communicator
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to prioritise tasks
• Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Team-oriented, reliable, and attentive to detail

If you feel you have what it takes, then do not delay apply today!

Exciting Opportunity! We are looking for a experienced administrator to join #TeamRMS as an Administrative Assistant to support our Operational Management Team. 

• Role: Administrative Assistant
• Contract: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
• Location: Solihull, West Midlands
• Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience 

About the Role:
We are seeking an organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the Operational Coordinator.  This role involves handling administrative tasks, maintaining records, and assisting with staff coordination to ensure smooth operations on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Operational Coordinator.
• Maintain accurate records of staff attendance, schedules, and operational activities.
• Assist with onboarding, inductions, and training documentation for staff.
• Support communication between on-site staff and management.
• Handle basic queries from staff or clients and escalate where necessary.
• Assist with ad hoc administrative tasks to support smooth site operations.

About you:

• Previous administrative or office support experience, ideally in a client-facing or operational environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and support a team effectively.s
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other standard office software.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Professional and friendly approach, with discretion when handling sensitive information.

If you’re motivated, people-driven, and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

RMS is an equal opportunities employer, and we recruit based on suitability for the role. If you haven’t been contacted within 7 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Join us and be part of something great – because people matter!

James Ray Recruitment are seeking an experienced and highly organised Administrative Assistant to join a busy school office based at a local school in the Wirral area.

Previous experience working in a school office environment is preferred, as the successful candidate will be expected to confidently manage a range of administrative responsibilities from day one.

This position is offered on a full time basis to commence from October 2025 ongoing with a potential to become permanet for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing reception duties and handling telephone and face-to-face enquiries
li>Monitoring and recording pupil attendance
• General office administration and support
• Maintaining and updating school databases.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and IT skills, the ability to prioritise tasks effectively, and a positive, proactive approach to working in a school setting.

The successful candidate will:
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Be self-motivated, organised, efficient and take initiative;
• Be able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines;
• Have good IT skills that can be used across a variety of platforms;
• Have successful experience of working in an office environment;
• Be committed to their own professional development;
• Champion the ethos and vision of the school at all times.

James Ray Recruitment specialise in finding our candidates long term & permanent placements across the UK. This business has been established by education recruitment consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector so can guarantee the unrivalled expertise required when finding you your ideal placement.

Why work with James Ray Recruitment?

• Unrivalled ayrates
• Experienced & Dedicated consultant support.
• Bespoke pay type discussed around your individual circumstance.
• Benefits such as holiday pay, maternity, paternity, sick leave, pension etc
• Guaranteed pay options available.
• Referral schemes.

To find out more, call our team on (phone number removed).

Please be assured all conversation are conducted within the strictest confidence.

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, if we haven’t contacted you within 10 working days, please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

James Ray recruitment is a Recruitment Business having sought agreement from their clients to find candidates for these roles, in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations Act 2003. James Ray Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and references. James Ray Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer.

JobTitle:

AdministrativeAssistant

Location:

Swindon,Wiltshire(Dorcanarea)

Reportsto:

OfficeManager

WorkingHours&Conditions:

• Full-timerole,standardofficehours08:30-16:30MondaytoFriday.
• BasedattheSwindonfactory/officelocation.
• Somestanding/walkingmayberequiredfortradecounterandstockchecks.

Salary:

• 12.21perhour
• Thisatemptopermrole

AboutTheClient

Along-established,family-runtradesupplierofhighqualityLiniar&Sheerlinewindows,doorsandroofsystems,operatingfromastate-of-the-artfactoryinSwindon.Wesupplybothinstallersandthewiderhomeimprovementmarket.

PurposeofRole:

Toprovideadministrativesupporttoensureefficientoperationoftheofficeandsmoothcoordinationbetweensales,production,deliveryandtradecounterfunctions.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Generalofficedutiessuchasansweringphonecalls,respondingtoemailenquiries,greetingvisitorsandclients.
• Maintainingandupdatingcustomerandsupplierrecordsinthedatabase/CRM.
• Processingorders:enteringneworders,checkingorderdetails,liaisingwithproductionanddeliveryteamstoensuretimelyfulfilment.
• Managingthetradecounter:processingcustomerpurchases,preparingquotes,ensuringcounterstockiscorrect.
• Managingschedulesandcalendarsforrelevantstaff,bookingappointments/meetings.
• Assistingwithinvoicing,basicbookkeepingandpurchaseorders.
• Preparingpaperworkfordeliveriesandshipments.
• Maintainingofficesupplies,stationeryandensuringtheofficeenvironmentiskepttidyandorganised.
• SupportingSales&Marketing:helpwithbrochures,catalogueupdates,uploadingproductinformation,maintainingthegalleryandvideos(orcoordinatingwithexternalparties).
• Handlinginternalcommunications:distributingmemos,notices,ensuringstaffarekeptinformedofschedules,deliveries,etc.
• Liaisingwithotherdepartments(production,delivery,showroom)toensuresmoothflowofinformation.

Skills&Qualities:

• Excellentorganisationalskillsandattentiontodetail.
• Goodverbalandwrittencommunication.
• Comfortableusingcomputers:MSOffice(Word,Excel,Outlook),experiencewithdatabasesorCRMsystems.
• Abilitytoprioritise,multitaskandmeetdeadlines.
• Teamplayer,butabletoworkindependentlywithminimalsupervision.
• Friendlyandprofessionaldemeanour,especiallyatfront-of-house.
• Numerate,withabilitytoworkwithfigures,invoices,data.

Experience&Qualifications:

• Previousexperienceinanadministrativerole
• Experiencehandlingcustomerenquiriesandorderprocessing.
• Agoodstandardofeducation;preferablyGCSEs/equivalentinEnglish&Maths.

Job: Administrative Assistant (Temporary)

Location: St Paul's, City of London
Contract Type: Temporary 6Months

Pay: 27.50

Are you an organised and proactive individual looking to make a real impact in a dynamic financial environment? Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their Global Transaction Services team. This is your chance to support a Senior Leadership team member and their group, all while working in a vibrant office just a 3-minute walk from St. Paul's train station!

What You'll Do:
As an Administrative Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Diary Management: organising internal and external meetings to ensure seamless scheduling.
• Communication Coordination: Arranging conference calls and video conferences with stakeholders.
• Travel Arrangements: Booking and managing complex domestic and international business travel.
• Expense Management: Handling expenses through the Concur system, adhering to company policies.
• Client Knowledge: Developing an understanding of the Senior Leadership Team's clients and transactions.
• Professional Communication: Establishing effective communication at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Confidentiality: Handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Telephone Management: Responding to calls and taking ownership of queries.
• Email Management: prioritising and responding to emails effectively.
• Event Planning: Assisting with team offsite and event planning.
• Team Coverage: Providing support during team members' vacation periods.

What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within financial services or fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Confidence in dealing with individuals at all levels.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong multitasking and prioritisation capabilities.
• organisational and interpersonal skills that shine.
• A professional demeanour that inspires confidence.

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