Administrative & Business Support Officer (m/f/d)

OHB System AG; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the New Space sector is seeking a full-time Administrative & Business Support Officer to join their UK team. The role focuses on supporting the launch site's operations, including travel coordination and logistics management. Ideal candidates have strong organisational skills and experience in office management. This position offers flexibility, health benefits, and the chance to be part of an international team driving innovation in space services.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

1 day per week home office

Health benefits with WellPass

30 days annual leave

Company and team events

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, office management, and business support.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Strong English communication; German is a plus.
• Confidence in coordinating logistics and documentation.
• Experience handling confidential or personal data.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently in an on-site environment.
• Knowledge of Shetland Islands businesses is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day business operations and admin tasks at the launch site.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation for staff and visitors.
• Manage onboarding and induction of staff and visitors.
• Act as the first point of contact for various stakeholders.
• Support procurement and incoming goods activities.
• Manage office organisation and correspondence.
• Process and maintain employee records in compliance with GDPR.
• Assist in organising staff trainings and managing contracts.
• Support process documentation and improvement.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidential data handling

Microsoft Office proficiency

Travel coordination

Knowledge of local businesses

Job description

At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) we have one goal: create low-cost, flexible and reliable access to space.We specialize in the creation of small launcher solutions designed for deploying satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Together with you, we want to revolutionize space services and help enhance life on Earth.Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and be part of the team leading the New Space movement in Europe!

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG in Rocket Factory Ltd. is looking for a

Administrative & Business Support Officer (m/f/d)

We are looking for full time Launch site Administrator and Business Support Officer (f/m/d) to join our UK team. In this role you will be responsible for a range of critical tasks to support the build and operation of our UK launch site, princely; arranging the travel and accommodation of staff, contractors and visitors to the launch site, and supporting procurement and resource management. This is a unique opportunity to work at an active launch site, gain insight into real launch operations, and collaborate with a motivated, international, and interdisciplinary team in a professional and structured environment. This role will require you to be based either through rotations or relocation at the launch site on the isle of Unst in the Shetland Islands.

Your Tasks

• Support day-to-day business operations and general administrative tasks at the launch site
• Coordinate travel and accommodation for RFA staff, contractors andexternal visitorstraveling to and fromthe launch site(flights, on-island transport, hotels, on-site accommodation)
• Coordinate the onboarding and induction of stall and visitors at the launch site
• Act as the first point of contact for employees, visitors, suppliers, and delivery partners
• Support procurement and incoming goods activities, including liaison with local suppliers and service providers
• Manage office organisation, material ordering, inventory, post, and general correspondence
• Process andmaintainpersonal data, employee records, and qualifications in compliance with UK GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act
• Assistin organising staff trainings, managing contracts and legal documentation
• Support process documentation and improvement to streamline administrative and operational workflows
• Coordinate communication with internal departments, customers, and external stakeholders

Your Qualifications

• Experience in administration, office management, and business support
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Strong communicationskills in English are essential; German language skills are a plus
• Confidence in coordinating travel,logistics, and documentation
• Experience handling confidential or personal data
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently in an on-site environment
• Knowledge of local businesses in the Shetland Islands is an advantage

We offer

• Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up
• Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours
• Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from 1 day per week home office
• Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with WellPass, a training app whichconnects you to thousands of gyms and studios
• Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days
• RFA Family: Join our regular company and team events and become part of the RFAfamily
• Parking: Free parking for your car and your bike

This is the perfect opportunity to take on an exciting new challenge and be part of the leading private company in the new European space race. You'll get to work with over 300 employees from more than 44 countries and have the opportunity to accelerate your professional and personal development.

Ready to make history with us?

Apply now! We're looking forward to receiving your application in German or English.

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG

Human Resources

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