UK job postings index for administrative assistance
UK job postings index for administrative assistance stood at 63.72 on Oct 9, 2026. It is one of the indicators in the Job postings (Indeed) table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Feb 1, 2020 to Oct 9, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Job postings (Indeed) table
| Indicator | 09-10-2026 | 08-10-2026 | 07-10-2026 | 06-10-2026 | 05-10-2026 | 04-10-2026 | 03-10-2026 | 02-10-2026 | 01-10-2026 | 30-09-2026 | |
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| All job postings by occupation | |||||||||||
| Administrative Assistance | 63.72 | 63.78 | 63.73 | 63.62 | 63.67 | 63.77 | 63.81 | 63.81 | 63.69 | 63.73 | |
| Architecture | 75.72 | 75.72 | 75.71 | 75.75 | 75.91 | 76.15 | 76.24 | 76.57 | 76.68 | 76.56 |
Understanding UK job postings index for administrative assistance
Online recruitment advertisements situated within the United Kingdom provide the primary source material for this administrative assistance measure, tracking digital listings for secretaries, receptionists, data entry clerks, and general office support staff. This series distinguishes routine clerical duties from specialised professional occupations within the broader labour demand index, capturing back-office support fluctuations across diverse corporate sectors.
Analysts evaluating these figures must account for widespread temporary contract usage and seasonal administrative hiring peaks driven by educational term dates and retail holiday periods. Initial daily index values are subject to revision as algorithms process delayed employer submissions and remove duplicate postings across multiple recruitment boards. Year-on-year comparisons provide a more reliable signal of baseline administrative demand by neutralising recurring calendar patterns that distort short-interval tracking.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of roles are classified under administrative assistance?
- The category includes receptionists, data entry clerks, office managers, and general secretarial personnel.
- How do administrative postings differ from customer service vacancies?
- Administrative roles focus on internal office support and document management, whereas customer service positions prioritise direct client communication.
- Are remote administrative positions included in the index?
- Yes, postings specifying remote or hybrid working arrangements are counted provided the employing organisation operates within the geographical scope.