Entry-level Admin salaries commonly start around £20,000–£24,000, rising to £24,000–£30,000 with experience; London roles often command £2,000–£5,000 more due to weighting. Senior Administrators, Executive Assistants, and Office Managers can earn £30,000–£40,000+, with higher packages in finance, legal, and tech. Hours are typically 35–40 per week, with occasional overtime during reporting periods, events, or project deadlines. Career paths include Office Manager, Team/Department Coordinator, PA/EA, HR/Payroll Administrator, and Operations or Project Support. jobwise data highlights employers paying above market and flags roles that align with your skills and progression goals.

• Technical: MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), calendar and inbox management, data entry and CRM systems, document formatting, minute-taking, and basic finance admin (POs, invoices).
• Soft skills: organisation, attention to detail, communication, customer service, problem-solving, and discretion.
• Certifications/licences: ECDL/ICDL, Microsoft Office Specialist, minute-taking or bookkeeping courses (AAT Level 2 helpful for finance-heavy roles), and DBS checks for roles in education/healthcare.
• Transferable skills: retail customer service, hospitality front-of-house, or call-centre experience—jobwise’s AI can surface these strengths from your CV and match them to suitable admin vacancies.

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• Reliable career stability with clear pathways into coordination, HR, finance admin, and management.
• Broad sector choice—move between industries as your interests evolve.
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