Army - Administrative Officer

UK Ministry of Defence; Sandhurst; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for the Administrative Officer role, offering a unique opportunity to support the Army and Defence. This position is ideal for those starting their career or looking for a change, providing a chance to work within multidisciplinary teams and engage directly with military colleagues. Enjoy a supportive environment with tailored training and development opportunities, flexible working options, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity. If you're a team player with effective communication skills, this role could be your next step in the Civil Service.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Tailored Learning and Development

Flexible Working Options

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals with effective communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with military and civilian stakeholders to manage correspondence.
• Providing routine advice and using IT systems for administrative tasks.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Bespoke IT Systems

Job description

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Job Summary

Whether you are starting out in your career, or you already have an administrative background and are looking for a change, our Administrative Officer role is an opportunity to join the Civil Service and deliver outputs for the benefit of the Army and Defence.

Locations include Pirbright, Sandhurst, Aldershot.

In this role, you will work directly with military colleagues to enable key outputs and can take advantage of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career pathway in the Civil Service.

The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants, including around 12,000 MOD Civil Servants supporting the Army at over 300 locations. The workforce is diverse, with roles spanning trainers, HR, teachers, psychologists, storekeepers, financiers, project managers, and policy staff. You will work within multidisciplinary teams alongside Civil Servants, Military, and Contractors, depending on the location.

We will keep a reserve list of all candidates who pass the interview, and you may be contacted within 12 months regarding other Administrative Officer vacancies.

These positions are advertised at 37 hours per week. Some roles may require full-time attendance as they are customer-facing.

Job Description

As an Administration Officer supporting the Army, your responsibilities may include:

• Engaging with military and civilian stakeholders, including managing email correspondence.
• Communicating with colleagues, contractors, and customers.
• Providing routine advice and guidance related to your area of work.
• Using bespoke IT systems (full training provided).
• Electronic file management and records maintenance, including data entry and consolidation, ensuring proper storage and classification.
• Using Microsoft Office 365 programmes (full training provided).
• Performing routine administrative tasks.

Person Specification

No prior administrative experience is necessary! We seek enthusiastic individuals who are team players and can collaborate effectively to ensure successful task delivery.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Patience and ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive with initiative and accountability.
• Ability to foster good working relationships.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and plan work accordingly.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook).

Behaviours

Behaviours assessed during the selection process include:

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits include a salary of £26,235, a Civil Service pension scheme, tailored learning and development, flexible working options, and a culture of inclusion and diversity.