Civil Service Administrator Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Civil Service Administrator includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Using excellent customer service skills to deal with service users, such as other civil servants, members of the public and other organizations
  • Interpreting and applying complex written information relating to policies and procedures
  • Producing high-quality materials and reports
  • Helping to formulate and implement policies
  • Researching and carrying out analysis relating to particular areas of economic or political interest
  • Providing evidence, based on research, and delivering findings to senior staff members, which may eventually feed into future policy work
  • Working efficiently with and managing resources, often on a limited budget
  • Using communication skills, both oral and written, to explain complex information to colleagues and members of the public
  • Achieving and delivering results within deadlines
  • Working quickly under pressure, often according to complex rules and procedures
  • Taking an impartial interest in economic and political issues.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Civil Service Administrator duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Civil Service Administrator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.