MOD - Clerical/Admin Officer-Trenchard Lines

Exciting Opportunity: Administrator at the Ministry of Defence

Are you ready to join a dynamic and fast-paced team? We have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Administrator to support various administrative tasks at Trenchard Lines, Upavon.

Position Details:

• Role: Administrative Officer (Contract: 3 months)
• Department: Defence Children Services
• Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
• Hourly rate: £12.99 p/h
• Location: Trenchard Lines, Upavon, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 6BE
• Start Date: As soon as possible, pending vetting
• End date: 05/02/25, extension possibility based on client budget
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-site during training, then 60% on-site and 40% from home; office days on Tuesday, Thursday, and a third day)

Why Join Us?

• Versatile Role: Engage in a variety of administrative tasks, providing essential support to ensure smooth operations.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills in a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
• Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement after the initial training period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mailbox Management: Triage 2 to 3 mailboxes, ensuring timely and efficient handling of correspondence.
• Data Entry: Accurately input data into databases and IT systems.
• First Point of Contact: Serve as the initial contact for inquiries, providing excellent customer service.
• Document Management: Update documents as needed, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Multitasking: This is a very fast-paced role. Will need to be able to efficiently switch between tasks and manage multiple priorities.
• IT Competence: Utilise Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) proficiently.
• Minute Taking: Ability to take minutes is advantageous but not essential.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• IT Proficiency: Good understanding of IT, especially Microsoft Office packages.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative: Ability to work independently and proactively manage tasks.
• Multitasking: Strong organisational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Experience of working within HR/Recruitment would be an advantage

• Driving: Due to location, having access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is required.

The position is subject to a basic DBS check and 3 year's referencing.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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