Administrative Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly organized Project Support / Admin Assistant to join their team on a critical military project. This initial 3-month contract offers a high likelihood of extension, providing an exciting opportunity to support a high-profile operation. The role involves coordinating logistics for personnel onboarding, managing project records, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal for someone eager to grow within operations and recruitment coordination, this position promises exposure to international projects and career progression in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Exposure to international projects

Fast-paced work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or recruitment support is a strong advantage.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to project managers.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and deployment logistics.
• Assist in CV screening and interview scheduling.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Logistics Coordination

Recruitment Support

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Contract: Initial 3-Month Contract (High Likelihood of Extension)

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a highly organised and proactive individual ready to support a high-intensity military project from day one? We’re looking for a dependable and ambitious Project Support / Admin Assistant to help our team onboard a large number of personnel over a short timeframe.

This role is perfect for someone looking to grow within operations, recruitment coordination, or project delivery — working in a critical support capacity to ensure smooth mobilisation and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and logistical support to project managers and recruiters.
• Support the onboarding process for high volumes of personnel, ensuring all documentation and compliance steps are completed.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and deployment logistics.
• Act as a secondary recruiter, assisting in CV screening, interview scheduling, and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate project records and monitor key onboarding milestones.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues and drive timely completion of tasks.

About You

• Quick to start and able to work independently with minimal handholding.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communicator and confident dealing with multiple stakeholders.
• Committed, ambitious, and interested in long-term project growth opportunities.
• Comfortable in an office-based role in Woking.
• Willing to travel abroad (Europe) if required for project support.
• Prior experience in logistics, recruitment support, or military/defence projects is a strong advantage.

What We Offer

• Initial 3-month contract with high likelihood of extension based on performance and project needs.
• A fast-paced, rewarding role supporting a high-profile military operation.
• Opportunities for career progression and exposure to future international projects.

if you are interested in this role, please do contact Leigh Albrecht at Paritas Recruitment on [emailprotected] .