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Admin Assistant

  • Location:

    Pewsey

  • Sector:

    Public Sector

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    £7.83 - £8.45 per hour

  • Contact:

    Claudia

  • Contact email:

    Southamptongov.branch@brookstreet.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    HG2788_1542299347

  • Published:

    over 5 years ago

  • Duration:

    6 Months

  • Expiry date:

    15/12/2018

  • Startdate:

    15/11/18 16:25:00

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a public sector client on a temporary basis?


We are currently looking to recruit a number of people to join the Ministry of Defence as an Admin Officer in Upavon.


Working with a fun and lively team, you'll be based in Pewsey, Wiltshere and you will enjoy a great atmosphere. Working a Monday to Friday working week you will enjoy a healthy work life balance too.


The Temporary Worker will provide routine administrative support tasks according to well-established procedures. Examples of work performed will include but not be restricted to:

" Sorting and distributing mail
" Photocopying, filing, posting or proof-reading data
" Answering telephone calls and relaying messages


Typical qualifications and experience:
" Two GCSEs at Grade C or above or equivalent
" NVQ Business Administration level 1 (or suitable administrative experience)
" Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
" Good communication skills, both oral and written

DIARY
" Effective and efficient confidential management of Brigade Commaders diary ensuring that it is well structured and up to date.
" Provide relevant documentation in a timely manner.
" Flagging of briefing material using own initiative and business knowledge to prioritise provision of meeting rooms and organisation of attendees. Organise pre-briefs with subject matter experts as appropriate.

TRAVEL
" Research and analyse cost effective transport options within Department Policy including business cases.
" Advise on best value for money options.
" Arrange all travel requirements (flights/accommodation/visas/passports etc.)
" Consult, co-ordinate & confirm with stakeholders e.g. principles/others their travel requirements.
" Provide an assurance check on travel arrangements.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
" Execution of all information management tasks including all relevant training.
" Remain current on Microsoft Office Packages & lead on best practice.

OFFICE MANAGEMENT
" Ensure efficient and effective support of Outer Office.
" Manage Inbox depending upon requirements of Line Manager and local protocols e.g. flagging etc.

HOSPITALITY BOOK
" Maintain the hospitality book in accordance with the policy, rules and regulations as stated by the Ministry of Defence.
" Support the team business outputs when convenient.

If you're looking for an administration role within the Pewsey area then we want to talk to you.

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