Community Support Assistant - Boscombe Down, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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Boscombe Down, United Kingdom

6 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Salary:

- £24,040

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Administrative Officer
E1
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Air
Type of role:
Human Resources
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime
Number of jobs available:
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Location

Boscombe DownAbout the job

Job summary:

The Community Support Assistant is based at MOD Boscombe Down within the Nicolson Centre just outside the main entrance.

This vital role in the wider Community Support Team looks after an active and busy Station of over 350 service personnel and their families.

The Community Support Assistant role looks after all the administration and liaison regarding community engagement and welfare support to Station personnel and the local community.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Flexible working/Working From Home will be considered, taking into account Station needs.

Job description:

The Community Support Assistant will work as part of the wider growing Community Support Team currently consisting of Station Community Support Officer (SCSO) and two locally employed civilians.

The community Support Assistant will deputise for the SCSO and undertake duties appropriate to their grade when the SCSO is otherwise engaged or absent.

The Community Support Assistant will be the first person seen by Service Personnel, their families, and the local community, as they walk through the doors of the Nicolson Centre, a busy and thriving community hub.

Duties will include basic administration relating to the Nicolson Centre such as bookings of rooms and signposting for welfare support.

They will act as the Secretary to the Station Community Support Committee organising meetings, communications, and the taking and issuing of minutes.

The Community Support Assistant will undertake Building Custodian duties, ensuring H&S and Fire Safety procedures are maintained and in place as well as facilitating the general maintenance of the building and reporting jobs if needed.

They will have oversight of two further welfare buildings and the booking/use of those buildings.

Person specification:

Please refer to attached Terms of Reference (TORS)

Person Specification

Ability to work well with others in a supportive and constructive way
Strong organisational skills
Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Managing a Quality Service
Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together

Benefits:

Alongside your salary of £24,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,490 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Training related to job role
Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working/WFH options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

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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