The successful applicant¹ must be "capable of processing a large volume of correspondence," warns the job description.

 

The £21,000-a-year assistant correspondence officer will be based at Buckingham Palace.

 

The job advert² on the Royal website says it "involves working in a team with a shared and unique purpose, undertaking³ correspondence that helps to support the work of The Queen.

 

"Over 60,000 letters are received every year. You will assist in responding to all written letters, helping⁴ the public with their varying queries⁵. Your challenge will be ensuring every correspondent receives a timely and well composed response. From drafting bespoke⁶ letters to data inputting⁷, you will monitor all correspondence, undertaking important work for The Private Secretary's Office.

 

"With administrative⁸ experience you will already have excellent written communication skills. Detail focused and capable of processing a large volume of correspondence, you are well organised in your approach to your daily work.

 

"You'll need to be confident drafting letters, using your established IT skills to meet strict deadlines. Above all, you will enjoy working collaboratively with your team, and be eager to expand upon your experience in a truly unique environment."

 

Closing date for applications is August 26.

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