Administrator

Are you an organised person? As an administrator, you'll keep things running smoothly so your colleagues can focus on their work. You'll make sure offices are organised, information is accurate and tasks get done on time.

You'll see the impact of your work every day, whether that's helping a team prepare for an important meeting, making sure visitors feel welcome or keeping essential records up to date.

Administrators are found across almost every sector. This includes healthcare, education, government, business and charities. So there are lots of opportunities to work in different industries.

Your tasks might include:

• dealing with post, emails and phone calls

• typing and setting up documents such as letters and reports

• keeping computer systems and records accurate and up to date

• greeting and helping visitors at reception

• arranging meetings, events and travel for staff

• ordering office supplies and managing stock levels

As an administrator, you’ll use your organisational and IT skills every day. You’ll also need:

• good spelling, grammar and typing skills

• the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and customers

• attention to detail when working with information and records

NHS careers - administrative services make up one of the largest staff groups in the NHS Scotland workforce