Administrator

An opportunity has arisen with Serco Defence for an Administrator to be based at the Joint Services Command and Staff College in Swindon. The administrator will assist in the efficient running of an administration office under the instruction or guidance of a Lead Administrator or Specialist Co-ordinator.

We may rotate administrators between posts in order to broaden their knowledge base and adopt best practise in their workplace. This will enhance our ability to provide a high level of service delivery during times of high workload, or absence/gapped posts where we will be able to call on staff to assist their colleagues.

Duties to Include

Assist Lead Admin/Specialist Co-ord/Admin Co-ord or other departmental staff to undertake all required admin tasks

Active participation at meetings and production of action notes as required

Typing, Word Processing, Filing, Photocopying, Scanning and transmission of faxes

Recording, distribution and despatch of mail

Liaison with visitors to establish their transport, AV, accommodation, catering needs and subsequent booking of any requirements and arrival on site/to department

Booking of refreshments and hosted lunches

Maintaining adequate stationery levels and re-ordering as required

To provide cover/support/shadowing for other posts as and when required

Skills and Attributes

Good level of general education, preferably with GCSE's (A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths

Ability to communicate at all levels, using a variety of communication methods (spoken, written, behaviour)

Ability to work in a team environment or individually

Good interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Knowledge and Experience

Previous Administration and/or Secretarial experience (either paid or voluntary) - desirable

Knowledge/understanding of general office practices - desirable

PC literate, with a good level of experience in MS Office including Outlook (essential), Word (essential), Excel (essential), and Power point (desirable)

Salary: £15374 per annum. Date posted: 21/12/2012