subject: Administration And Office Work...what Job? [print this page] Most people, at some point in their lives, will have been employed in some sort of administration role. Whether it is a temporary position during a summer holiday, or a more permanent role, administration jobs a rarely in short supply. Administration roles constitute an essential part of an office and are always in high demand in companies looking for someone to control the day-to-day running of their office. At cardiffjobs, there are various administration and office positions on offer, for all types of companies and roles.
Some companies are looking for general administrators, usually requiring someone to run the general maintenance of the office and complete everyday administration duties. These can include keeping checks of, and maintaining office files and note taking in meetings. Some Cardiff-based companies are also looking for bilingual administrators, giving welsh-speaking office workers increased opportunities in this sector. Then there are companies searching for more experienced employees to take on the role of administration manager. As well as having to manage the daily running of the office administration and reception, this role offers increased responsibility within the office. As an administration manager, you would be in charge of a small team of administrators, and therefore responsible for the running of that division of the office. This role also includes jobs such as typing, meeting and greeting customers at the reception and organising travel and catering for meetings.
Other companies are looking for office assistants or secretarial assistants, again usually in order to assist with the administration of the office and to carry out general administration duties.
Many companies are also advertising for receptionists to take responsibility of the front of the office or be the important link between the customers and the office workers. Receptionists will have to answer many phone calls and take messages, as well as greet visitors and assist customers. Some companies also require receptionists to undertake secretarial or clerical support in the office and bookkeeping.
Whatever role being applied for, applicants must consider the importance of administration and office workers to companies looking to employee someone to run, or help in the running of the administration side of the office.
