Civil Service executive officer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Civil Service executive officers work in government departments that develop policies and provide services to the public.

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  • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.  
  • Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.  
  • Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.  
  • Maintain and update
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Civil Service executive officers typically work around 37 to 40 hours per week.

As a Civil Service executive officer you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    26,691 GBP *
    per year
    21,000 GBP
    40,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Civil Service executive officer

    • 27,659 GBP
    • 25,936 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Civil Service executive officer
    Average salary for full-time Civil Service executive officer

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    Part-time Full-time
    • 14,113 GBP
    • 13,825 GBP
    • 15,978 GBP
    • 26,691 GBP
    • 25,936 GBP
    • 27,659 GBP
    Salary over time for Civil Service executive officer

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 23,925 GBP
    • 24,568 GBP
    • 24,611 GBP
    • 25,792 GBP
    • 26,777 GBP
    • 27,545 GBP
    • 26,691 GBP
    • 27,307 GBP
    • 27,963 GBP
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    Future outlook for Civil Service executive officers

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    2% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Civil Service executive officer - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Civil Service executive officer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 41% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 36% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
    • 15% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

    You can apply directly for jobs. You'll be expected to have relevant work or life experience to do this.

    You'll be assessed on your skills, knowledge and behaviours that fit in with the values of the Civil Service, as part of the application process.


    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Civil Service executive officer

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Civil Service executive officer.
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
    Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Civil Service executive officer. Check that you know:
    1
    Accounting software Billing software; Bookkeeping software; Intuit QuickBooks
    2
    Data base user interface and query software Data entry software
    3
    Document management software Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
    4
    Electronic mail software IBM Notes
    5
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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    Things to highlight for your Civil Service executive officer interview

    Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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