Records Clerks & Assistants

Records clerks and assistants maintain and update electronic and/or hard copy documents, correspondence and other records, and organise their storage.

Tasks

  • Examines and sorts incoming material
  • Classifies, files, archives and locates documents and other records
  • Copies or duplicates documents or other records
  • Performs specialised clerical tasks in connection with conveyancing, litigation and the maintenance of medical records.

Entry Requirements

There are no minimum academic requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or equivalent qualifications. Training is normally provided on-the-job. NVQs/SVQs in Administration at Levels 1 and 2 are available.

What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £25,000 per annum and can progress up to £28,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 16,448 employed Records Clerks & Assistants in the region.