Salaries vary by region and specialism. As a guide: Administrators/Receptionists typically earn £20,000–£26,000 outside London and £24,000–£30,000 in London. Project/Admin Coordinators often see £25,000–£35,000 regionally and £30,000–£40,000 in London. Office Managers range from £30,000–£42,000 regionally and £38,000–£55,000 in London. PA/EA roles commonly pay £30,000–£45,000 regionally, rising to £40,000–£55,000+ for senior EAs in London. Temp rates usually sit between £11–£20 per hour depending on role and location.

Most roles follow standard office hours (typically 37.5 hours per week), with increasing hybrid options. Front-of-house, facilities, and certain public sector roles may remain on-site. Progression can lead into operations, HR, finance, project management, or senior executive support. Using jobwise data, you can identify high-paying employers and roles that match your skills and preferred working pattern.

• In-demand technical skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), calendar and inbox management, CRM/ERP familiarity (e.g. Salesforce, SAP), document control, minute-taking, and accurate data entry/typing.
• Soft skills: communication, organisation, attention to detail, time management, problem solving, and customer service.
• Qualifications: Level 2/3 Diploma or NVQ/SVQ in Business Administration, GDPR/data protection training; AAT (for finance admin), PRINCE2 Foundation (for project admin), and DBS checks for roles in schools, healthcare, or vulnerable settings.
• Transferable skills jobwise can match: retail and hospitality customer service, call centre experience, scheduling, basic bookkeeping, and operations support.

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• Work across every sector with varied duties and clear progression routes.
• Strong, consistent demand with opportunities in permanent, temp, and hybrid roles.
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