Blogs by tag - Admin & Secretarial · Brook Street

The 2025 talent shortage: Where are the admin and clerical skills?
2 months ago by Daniel Stack
Administration and Office Support roles may seem simple to fill, but the skill sets required to succeed in these jobs are still difficult to findTalent shortages in the UK’s general labour market may be showing signs of easing – dropping from 80% of surveyed businesses struggling to find the skills they need in 2024 to 76% of firms in 2025 – but the decline in hiring diffic...
Working in administration in the NHS: A vital role
11 months ago by Daniel Stack
If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference, working in the NHS as an administrative staff member might be just what you’re looking for. You’ll be a key player in ensuring everything runs smoothly, providing essential support to both clinical and non-clinical teams. From keeping meticulous records to making sure patients and other organisati...
Admin roles – stepping stone or career?
over 2 years ago by Daniel Stack
Calm under pressure, unflappable when problems arise and trusted as a safe pair of hands − admins form the backbone of businesses and are heavily relied on to keep the cogs of the wheel turning. But despite the importance of their roles, these professionals can find themselves stuck in a rut, often struggling to have their contributions fairly valued.A common misconception i...
The key skills needed for admin roles in 2022
about 3 years ago by Daniel Stack
Administrative roles form the backbone of businesses, so establishing yourself as an effective and reliable admin professional will take you far in your career. As hiring for these roles continues, we’re sharing the most in-demand admin skills for the year ahead, along with prompts to get you thinking about how you can demonstrate these to future employers. Com...
The key skills needed for admin roles in 2021
over 4 years ago by Daniel Stack
Administrative roles form the backbone of businesses, so establishing yourself as an effective and reliable admin professional will take you far in your career. As hiring for these roles continues, we’re sharing the most in-demand admin skills for the year ahead, along with prompts to get you thinking about how you can demonstrate these to future employers. Commu...