Admin assistant pay in Edinburgh May 2026

Administrators have the job of supporting people who work in an office.

They tend to work in offices and receptions.

Other names for administrators are:

• Admin assistants
• Administrative assistants
• Office administrators
• Admin support assistants
• Clerks

This type of job might involve:

• Greeting visitors
• Being a point of contact for a certain department or business
• Answering queries on the phone, over email or on social media
• Typing up reports and documents
• Updating records
• Printing off or photocopy documents
• Arranging travel and hotel bookings
• Arranging meetings and any catering that is needed
• Taking notes during meetings
• Ordering office and stationery supplies

This is an entry level job.

If you want to apply for an administrator job, you might need the following:

• Some GCSEs, Level 2 or 3 Diploma, or a relevant apprenticeship
• The right to work in the UK
• Basic computer and telephone skills