Office Administrator Salary in United Kingdom
£16K
20% Low Band Avg
GBP £18K
Average
£21K
80% High Band Avg
- Bonus: 691
- Commission: 440
Salaries based on experience level
The Average Entry Level salary of Office Administrator in United Kingdom is GBP £17K/yr, this salary increases 7% to £19K/yr when reach Mid Level Career.
From Mid to Senior Level the average salary increases 2% from £19K/yr to £19K/yr.
Salary Compared to United Kingdom National Average Salary
- Office Administrator in United Kingdom Salary
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- United Kingdom National Average Salary
The Average Salary of Office Administrator in United Kingdom is £18K/yr. This is -38% lower (£-11,645) compared to United Kingdom national average salary of £29K/yr.
Office Administrator job description
Job Title: Office Administrator
Overview/Summary of the Role:
The Office Administrator is responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative tasks and maintaining a smooth-running office environment. The role involves managing paperwork, maintaining records, managing the phone and email systems, and overseeing the office's general operations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Managing phone calls and emails
- Scheduling appointments and meetings
- Managing supply inventory and placing orders
- Maintaining records and databases
Office Administrator interview questions
Interviewer: Good afternoon, and thank you for coming in today. Can you please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your background?
Candidate: Hi, my name is Sarah and I have worked in administrative roles for the past 5 years. I have experience with managing calendars, arranging travel, organizing events and handling incoming phone calls and emails.
Interviewer: Great. Can you give me an example of a time when you had to prioritize multiple tasks and identify which ones required immediate attention?
Candidate: Sure, in my last job I had to schedule an urgent appointment for my boss with a client, while also organizing a team meeting and sorting through a backlog of emails. I prioritized the urgent appointment first, then scheduled the team meeting and worked through the backlog of emails in between.
Interviewer: Excellent. Our office receives a high volume of phone calls and emails on a daily basis. How do you handle managing these while also completing your other tasks?
Candidate: I would first prioritize the most urgent calls or emails and take care of them immediately. For the others, I would respond as soon as possible or schedule them for a later time if I am occupied with other tasks.
Office Administrator Salaries by cities in United Kingdom
The highest salary for Office Administrator in United Kingdom can be found in Aberdeen, followed by Aylesbury 2nd, and Ayr 3rd.