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Civil Service administrators make up a significant amount of government staff. They are responsible for most of the day-to-day management of the country.

Tasks can vary massively according to the department and your role within it. Jobs could be anything from embassy staff to a scientific research fellow. Civil servants typically advise and support government officials, and implement their policy decisions. Other jobs could include:

• managing staff

• debating and negotiating ideas

• writing reports

• research

• preparing policy proposals.

Qualifications and training required

There are routes into a Civil Service career for both university graduates and school leavers.

Key skills for civil service administrators

• logical

• creative

• confident

• decisive

• possess a mature attitude

• effective interpersonal skills.

Typical employers of civil service administrators

• Government departments

• Ministry of Defence

• Diplomatic service

• Local and regional government.