Specialist Coordinator - Course Administration Management

Medirest Signature; England; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Specialist Coordinator to oversee a small team and ensure smooth operations at the UK Defence Academy. This full-time role requires proven leadership skills, critical thinking, and a proactive approach to delivering results. Enjoy a collaborative environment with rich opportunities for professional development and a variety of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across retailers

ShareSave scheme

Paid volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think critically and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to achieve their best.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure efficient workflow.
• Provide training, mentorship, and support to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Proactive Mindset

Job description

Specialist Coordinator - Course Administration Management (Planning & Resource Hub)

UK Defence Academy,Shrivenham, SN6 8LA

Permanent, Full Time, (Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week)

£27,572.50 per annum plus benefits

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

If you have a passion for leadership, a flair for problem-solving, and a drive to deliver change, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join our Team as a Specialist Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing a small team, ensuring smooth daily operations supporting our customer, and driving small projects to success. You will work closely with key stakeholders to achieve our goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a team to achieve their best
• Elevate the services we provide to the customer
• Oversee daily operations and ensure efficient workflow
• Foster a positive and productive work environment
• Provide training, mentorship, and support to team members

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think critically and make informed decisions
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• A proactive and results-driven mindset
• Desire for professional growth and development in people management

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead with passion and purpose, apply today!

What We Offer:

The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site which hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland. The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world. Other benefits of working on this site include:

• Opportunities for professional development with L3 and L5 Management Apprenticeships
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a significant impact within the department
• Free, secure onsite parking.
• Opportunity to join many sports and activity clubs (heavily subsidised subscription costs).
• Fully equipped riding stables, with the opportunity for lessons.
• Other sporting facilities include tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches and much more.
• Salary:Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development:We offer a wide range of learning opportunitieswith over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks:Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity:Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

MoD Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.

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