Records clerks and assistants

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Average salary

Average annual salary UK | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

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Average weekly hours

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3.6%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Records clerks and assistants

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 4131

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

Common tasks include:

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

Qualifications

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

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Records clerks and assistants

Admissions officer Clerical officer (hospital service) Examinations officer (education) Filing clerk Records clerk Ward clerk

Equality focus: Records clerks and assistants

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