Civil Service administrative officers work in government departments, carrying out policies and running services for the public.
£22,000 - £29,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You'll need to:
You can get into this job through:
You could take a course to give you some of the administrative skills needed for this job.
You could do a business administration course or a T Level in Management and Administration.
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
You could do an apprenticeship like:
You'll usually need:
You could join the Civil Service as an administrative assistant. You'll usually need at least 2 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C).
You could then apply for a post as an administrative officer when vacancies become available.
You could apply directly to join the Civil Service as an administrative officer. You'll usually need at least 5 GCSEs. You may need A levels, or equivalent qualifications, for some administrative jobs.
You may also find it useful to have experience in related work like office administration or customer service.
As part of the application process, you'll be tested on your ability to:
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You can find out more about working as an administrative officer from Civil Service Careers.
As an administrative officer, your day-to-day duties will depend on the department you work for.
You could:
You could work in an office or from home.
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