A1 administrative assistant, home civil service

Our administrative assistants (grade A1) are more than just filing clerks. They are the first level of clerical support and the backbone of the Office.

Although work is often routine-based it can vary. A day could involve drafting letters, looking after official documents and filing, to co-ordinating and dispatching important correspondence.

Salary

The starting salary for Administrative Assistants is £17,732 (inclusive of a £3,000 London Location Allowance – payable only when working in London).

What skills do I need?

  • you need to have an interest in the public sector
  • a good attitude to work
  • a desire to do your job to the best of your abilities
  • information Technology (IT) skills are useful, although training is offered to those wanting to develop new areas of expertise.

Education and official requirements

Applicants must meet our nationality and residency requirements

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