Search by category (quick search)
To help you find the kind of jobs you're looking for, SecretarialCareers.co.uk has divided jobs into categories. On the homepage you can select the category that best describes your type of work, as part of the search form. Type or select the other criteria that you are looking for (see below for tips), and click on search. There are no compulsory fields, so you can make your search as broad as you like.
To top
Location searching
If you are motivated by where a job is rather than what industry it is in, you can use our location search. You can enter a location either by postcode or by name (town, county or district). We have made this easier by including a suggestions list, when you begin typing. These suggestions are from the location list in our database, and do not indicate that there are jobs in that location currently on the site. If you type in a location we do not recognise, or you misspell it, we will try to match it as closely as possible.
Once you have selected your location, you can specify a distance around that location depending on how far you would be prepared to commute.
To top
Keyword searching
Keyword searching means you can search for a specific word or string of words among the jobs we have. This is useful when you have a specific job title or skill you are looking for. The best words to use as search terms are those that usually only appear in the title or description of the jobs you are looking for. If your line of work requires a particular qualification or skill, using terms like ASP, HGV or ACA can quickly find relevant jobs. Please note that common words such as 'it', 'the', and 'of' cannot be used for searching.
You can also combine words using AND, OR, and AND NOT.
Examples:
training AND development
finds jobs adverts which contain both the words 'training' and 'development', but not necessarily next to each other
sales OR support
finds job adverts containing either the word 'sales' or the word 'support', but not necessarily next to each other
office AND NOT junior
finds job adverts that mention 'office' but do not contain the word 'junior'
You can search for a phrase by typing it exactly as it would appear in the job description
Office manager
finds jobs containing the phrase 'Office manager'
If you want to find all the variations of a word, you can do so by using an asterisk after the 'stem' of the word.
secretar*
finds jobs containing words that begin with the letters 'secretar', for example 'secretary', 'secretaries', 'secretarial', etc.
To top
Browse jobs
If you prefer to browse through our list of jobs you can do so. You can browse by location, key word or company. Simply click on the 'Browse jobs' link in the navigation and make your selection.
Browse by Location
If you choose to browse by location you are shown an extensive list of locations which you can navigate through alphabetically. Select the first letter of your location to navigate to that page. When you make a selection you are shown all jobs within that location. Depending on the size of the location you have chosen, you may be given the option to drill down further within that area. The numbers in the brackets tell you how many jobs are currently available in that location.
Browse by key word
If you choose to browse by key word you are shown an extensive list of roles which you can navigate through alphabetically. Simply click on the letter of the alphabet that you want and you will be shown a list of all the job roles we have that start with that letter. Click on a job role and you are shown all jobs we have for that role. You are also shown a list or broad locations which, if you select one, will show you all jobs we have within both the job role AND the location you have selected
Browse by Company
If you choose to browse by Company you will be taken to the Who's Recruiting section which allows you to view all companies that are currently advertising on the site. See the Who's Recruiting section for more information.
To top
Who's Recruiting
In this section you can find information on companies which advertise with SecretarialCareers.co.uk. Current job vacancies and contact details are displayed, along with a more detailed company description when available. Information may vary according to the company. Search alphabetically using the letters on the page.
You then choose to filter the search results by Agency or Direct companies.
To top
Salary Checker
The SecretarialCareers.co.uk salary checker enables the user to compare their salary to the average for that type of job in a given region, within the job roles listed. From the drop down lists, select the location and job role you want. You will be presented with a page of job types with in that job role, displaying average minimum and maximum salaries both for the location you specified and nationally. From here you are able to see live jobs for any of these results by clicking on the 'Show me these jobs' links on the right hand side of the page.
To top
My details
This area of the site allows you to get SecretarialCareers.co.uk working for you, even when you are not logged on to the site. Here you can set up Jobs By Email (JBE), a Jobseeker Profile and lots more. See help on My Details.
To top
Using the Job Basket
Job Basket is a feature that allows you to store the jobs you are interested in, while you are viewing job results or job details pages. You can then go back and apply for all these jobs in one go.
To save a job to your basket, click on the 'add to job basket' link next to the basket icon, on the results or job details page. If you change your mind, just click on the 'remove from job basket' link to remove it from your basket, or go to the job basket page.
Once you have finished viewing your results, click on the job basket link near the top of the page you are on, and you will see the job basket page. This page is divided into two sections. In the first section are all the jobs that you can apply for in one go. In the second section are jobs that must be applied for individually because the recruiter has specified a different apply process.
To apply for multiple jobs, tick the square check box next to each job you want to apply for (to help you, they are all pre-ticked), then click on the 'Apply for selected jobs' button.
Your job basket only remains for the time you are on the site and will empty as soon as you move off the site or close your browser. You can only store up to 20 jobs at any one time.
To top
Using Saved Searches
To help save you time, Secretarialcareers.co.uk has a 'Save this search' option on the results page. If you have carried out a search you are happy with, and want to use again, click on the 'Save this search' link on the results page. A window will appear where you will be asked to name your search. When you click on 'Save settings', your search will be saved, and you can access it from the 'Saved Searches' button on the top right of the screen. Your search is saved to the PC you are currently using.
To manage your searches, hover over the 'Saved Searches' button on the top right of the screen and click on 'Manage my searches'. Another window will appear, where you can delete a search you have saved. If you want to edit a saved search, just carry out a new search, and click on 'Save this search', then delete the old one.
To top
For recruiters
This is an area devoted to agencies and companies that advertise within SecretarialCareers.co.uk. You can find out what services we offer and how we can help with your recruitment needs. If you wish to advertise with SecretarialCareers.co.uk or find out what services we offer,
click here.
To top
Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003
Jobseekers and recruiters need to be aware that this job board operates as a venue only and does not introduce or supply work-seekers to recruiters (or vice versa). This means that we do not:
- obtain sufficient information for potential recruiters to select a suitable work-seeker for the position which the recruiter seeks to fill;
- obtain confirmation of the identity of a work-seeker or that they have the experience, training, qualifications or authorisation to work in the position to be filled or that they wish to undertake the role to be filled;
- take any steps to ensure the work-seeker and recruiter are each aware of any requirement imposed by law or otherwise which must be satisfied by either of them to permit the work-seeker to fulfil the position to be filled;
- take any steps to ensure that it would not be detrimental to the interests of the work-seeker or the recruiter for the work-seeker to fulfil the position to be fulfilled;
- give any indication to recruiters whether work-seekers are unsuitable (or suitable) for any position to be filled in any circumstances;
- propose work-seekers to recruiters or provide any information about them.
- take up any references in relation to a work-seeker; or
- make any arrangements for accommodation of work-seekers.
The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003 (the "Regulations") seek to ensure that work-seekers are only proposed by employment agencies for roles for which they are properly qualified and that recruiters are only offered work-seekers who have the appropriate levels of experience, training, qualifications and authorisation for the position to be filled. Since we are only a venue and do not propose or introduce work-seekers to recruiters or vice versa, it is recommended that, if you are a work-seeker you undertake the steps set out in the Regulations to ensure your suitability for the role advertised or, if you are a recruiter, to ensure a work-seekers suitability for the role.
These could include:
- If you are a work-seeker; checking the identity of the recruiter and the nature of its business, the commencement date and duration of the position, the position to be filled including type of work, location, hours and risks to health and safety, experience, training, qualifications and authorisation which the recruiter considers necessary or are required by law or otherwise to undertake the position, whether any expenses are payable by you as a work-seeker or whether there are any requirements imposed by law or otherwise for you to satisfy before taking up a position.
- If you are a recruiter; checking the identity of the work-seeker and that the work-seeker has the experience, training, qualifications and authorisation required by law or otherwise for the position and whether there are any requirements imposed by law or otherwise for you, as the recruiter, to meet to enable a work-seeker to take up a position.
In addition, where professional qualifications are required or where work-seekers are to work with vulnerable persons or children, you should obtain copies of the relevant qualifications or authorisation, obtain at least two references from people who are not relatives of the work-seeker and undertake a criminal records bureau check of the work-seeker. For more details of how to undertake a criminal records bureau check, please click here.
Any searching or screening tools provided by us for use in your assessment of the suitability or otherwise of any particular candidate or advertised vacancy are to assist you in taking these steps, but are not intended as a substitute.
To top
