Personal Assistant to Commanding Officer no 4 - Lyneham, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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Lyneham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £24,040

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Administrative Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Air
Defence College of Technical Training
Type of role:
Administration / Corporate Support
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime, Compressed Hours
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Lyneham, South West England, SN15 4XXAbout the job

Job summary:

Have you ever considered working in an exciting inclusive engineering training environment? If so, there is a brilliant opportunity for you in a modern teaching organisation.

DCTT Vision

The Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT) trains and educates highly skilled technicians and engineers to meet the operational demands of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.

We specialise in aeronautical engineering, electronic and mechanical engineering, nuclear and marine engineering and communications and information systems - to prepare our trainees to operate in a modern combat environment.

With nearly 2,500 military, civil service and contractor staff based across six locations, we value our diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage mutual respect, actively foster kindness and fairness, and promote a healthy work-life balance. We invest in our people; offering career and personal development opportunities and recognise staff efforts and commitments.

One of DCTT's School's, The Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering (DSEME), plays a key role in delivering world-class technical training to soldiers and aviators across a variety of engineering disciplines.

Currently based at MOD St Athan, DSEME's sub-school, No 4 School of Technical Training (4SoTT) will be relocating to MOD Lyneham over the coming months, which presents an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Air Force 4SoTT.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description:

As the Personal Assistant to the Commanding Officer (CO) you will be responsible for.

Manage, coordinate and maintain the CO's calendar including appointments, meetings and travel. Receive and host visitors of the CO.

Completing the routine administration in support of the CO.

Responsible for the organisation of internal and external meetings on behalf of the CO ensuring all necessary requirements are made.

Act as Secretary at the Station Executive and Wider Executive meetings.

Responsible for making all required travel arrangements and booking of associated accommodation on behalf of the CO; manage the CO's involvement in visits to the Station and their visits to other units; coordinate all Visit Instructions and escort visitors as required.

Ensure the Hospitality Book is updated on the CO's behalf.

Responsible for the coordination of Conference Room bookings

Responsible for the ordering of Stationery and upkeep of the Stationery supplies within the Squadron Headquarters.

Oversee arrangements for dinners and other entertainment events hosted by the CO.

Person specification:

You must be well organised and proficient in time management. You'll be required to be both proactive and reactive.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

Please Note:
Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking.

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