Defence Office Manager — Hybrid, High-Impact Support

NIF; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension (company match 10%)

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Private medical insurance

Private dental care

Employee assistance programme

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Discount platform

Job summary

TEKEVER is recruiting for an Office Manager/Executive Assistant to support the Defence unit in the South West of the UK. The role requires strong organisation, stellar communication, and the ability to handle complex tasks under tight deadlines.

You will interact confidently with colleagues and customers at all levels and adapt to a fast-changing environment. The position is primarily Monday–Friday at the Swindon office, with occasional UK travel and potential extended hours.

Qualifications

• Essential: Proven experience in an office management, executive assistant or senior administrative role.
• Essential: Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet tight deadlines.
• Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence interacting at all levels.
• Essential: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Desirable: Experience in defence, aerospace or technology sectors.
• Desirable: Existing UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leadership team support: minute taking, diary management, visit scheduling and communications.
• Travel: plan and book travel for the team.
• Event management: lead arrangements for high-profile company events.
• Office management: run Swindon office operations including catering and supplies.
• HR support: assist recruitment activities and interview coordination.
• Project management support: assist on niche projects as needed.

Skills

Office management

Executive support

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Stakeholder interaction

UK security clearance

Adaptability

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

TEKEVER is recruiting for an Office Manager/Executive Assistant to support the Defence unit in the South West of the UK. The role requires strong organisation, stellar communication, and the ability to handle complex tasks under tight deadlines.

You will interact confidently with colleagues and customers at all levels and adapt to a fast-changing environment. The position is primarily Monday–Friday at the Swindon office, with occasional UK travel and potential extended hours.