Administrative Officer - Gosport, United Kingdom - Defence Equipment & Support

Defence Equipment & Support

Verified Company

Gosport, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

"Our Corporate Services Group (CSG) function is represented in every area of the organisation, with a wide range of specialisms that collectively enable our effective day-to-day operation, ensuring we can deliver our objectives and maintain compliance.

As part of our team, you'll benefit from plenty of routes for development, access to specialist training and funding for professional qualifications, and a c.27% employer pension contribution.

You'll also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Women's Inclusive Network, Race & Culture Network, Pride Network, Disability Network - and many more.

We recognise that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so we're pleased to promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life.

We have an exciting opportunity available within our senior management compliance team, predominantly focusing on assisting in Occupational, Health, Safety and Environmental Protection areas, such as explosives safety standards, fire safety standards, emergency response requirements and environmental management.

Additionally, we will provide training where an Occupational, Health, Safety and Environmental Protection qualification is not held.

We will also provide the support for the completion of the NEBOSH General Certificate or NVQ equivalent while in post.

As an Administrative Officer, you can expect a challenging, broad, and varied role which will draw on your stakeholder engagement experience, analytical and commercial skills.

The role will also pull on your communication, problem solving, decision making and management of resource skills and your strengths in working independently.

Please note that due to the nature of this position, it will require full time attendance to the stated site.

Occasionally the post will require travel to other Ministry of Defence partnering and Defence Munitions sites, depending on organisational requirements.

Responsibilities

Act as a key point of contact for internal and external specialism requests, providing advice and guidance, escalating to more senior colleagues where appropriate.
Own logístical elements of activities and events such as arranging travel, booking venues, or coordinating visits.
Support internal communications such as updating internal websites, distributing key information, and acting as a focal point for other internal communications.
Provision of support for explosive licensing regime, including updating of databases, administrative support to Compliance Team members.
Participation in checks and inspections, including recording findings.
Maintenance of the compliance team's documentation, files, library, and spreadsheets.
Participation in site emergency response procedures.
Building and maintaining productive relationships with other Defence Munitions Occupational, Health, Safety and Environmental Protection personnel to develop best practice.

Person specification

Minimum Maths and English GCSEs qualifications or equivalent.
Previous administrative experience.
Strong communication and analytical skills.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

Professional Communications
Awareness

Problem solving
Awareness
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace

Benefits

25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday
Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your worklife balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
Marketleading employer pension contribution of around 27%
Annual performancebased bonus and recognition awards
Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
Support for progression
Huge range of discounts
Volunteering days
Enhanced parental leave schemes

Further Information

More information can be found below:
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Selection process details

Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills
Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

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