Navigation Administrator

The Corporation of Trinity House; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime safety organisation is seeking a Navigation Administrator for up to 12 months to provide administrative support in London. The successful candidate will monitor maritime projects, maintain documentation, and ensure information accuracy in a hybrid working environment. This role requires strong administration skills and qualifications in Maths and English. The salary range is £26,631 to £28,229 per annum, and the organisation offers a supportive working environment with generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Supportive working environment

Membership in Civil Service Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Maths and English required.
• Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Strong administration and organisational skills essential.
• High attention to detail is necessary.
• Good IT skills expected, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor maritime project progress through agency websites.
• Maintain and update manuals and documentation.
• Provide administrative support to the department.
• Ensure information is accurate and well-organised.

Skills

Strong administration and organisational skills

A high level of attention to details

Good IT skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Level 2 qualification in Maths and English

Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Job description

Navigation Administrator

Fixed Term up to 12 months maternity cover
London
£26,631.00 - 28,229.00 per annum
37 hours per week

Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce.

Trinity House, the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar, plays a vital role in ensuring the safe navigation of some of the busiest waters in the world. We provide reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation, including lighthouses, lightvessels, buoys and radio navigation systems. We are proud of our long-standing heritage and reputation, built over centuries of service to the nation's maritime infrastructure. At the same time, we are a forward-thinking organisation, continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of the modern mariner. We are now seeking a motivated and organised professional to join our busy Navigation Department to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Monitoring the progress of maritime projects through various external agency websites to ensure deadlines are met
• Maintaining and updating relevant manuals, documentation and internal procedures
• Providing a high level of administrative and office support to the department
• Ensuring information is accurate, well-organised and up to date

WHAT DO WE OFFER

• The opportunity to work for a respected organisation with a proud maritime heritage
• A supportive and professional working environment
• Generous annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Membership in the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with generous employer pension contribution.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Candidate who can demonstrate:

• Level 2 qualification in Maths and English
• Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent experience (desirable)
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• A high level of attention to details
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience

Interview: w/c 2nd February 2026

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We welcome qualified individuals to apply and we look forward to reviewing your applications for this exciting opportunity. We are committed to equity within a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the online application process, by submitting your CV along with a supporting statement, evidencing how you meet the role requirements.