Office Administrator

Role: Office Administrator Location: Wattisham, Suffolk Duration: Until Mid-September Role Type: Onsite Salary: Around £18 an hour, depending on experience About the Client & Role: Our globally renowned aerospace client employs over 2,100 people across the UK and delivers a variety of contracts to defence customers, including specialist training services.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

As the organisation continues to expand, there is a growing focus on enhancing training capability within the Vertical Lift domain, making this an exciting opportunity to join a developing and skilled training team.

This role offers both challenge and reward within a fast-paced environment, supporting the delivery of Apache AH-64E maintenance and simulator training to military customers.

The position is diverse, with day-to-day activities varying significantly.

Although operating within dynamic engineering environments, Client places strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, promoting a positive worklife balance and a collaborative, inclusive culture built on innovation, safety and quality delivery.

Responsibilities Greet visitors and oversee the issuing of Academy security passes Act as the first point of contact within reception when required Handle incoming telephone calls and respond to in-person enquiries Carry out visitor pre-screening procedures Coordinate with site security teams to arrange visitor access Manage incoming and outgoing mail and parcel distribution Organise and manage catering requirements on site Arrange and support meeting room set-up, including refreshments Oversee delivery and courier services to and from site Procure and maintain site stock and supplies Provide administrative support to the Academy Leadership Team as required Manage and distribute internal and external communications appropriately Identify and report any facility or site-related issues Provide ad hoc support to project or functional activities Coordinate and manage site facilities including classrooms, briefing rooms, conference rooms and simulators Liaise with customer training personnel to support delivery requirements Plan, schedule and manage maintenance training courses, including issuing pre-course documentation Capture and maintain training data for reporting purposes Produce and distribute training reports Gather and collate customer feedback information Allocate resources for training delivery using electronic resource planning tools Provide occasional cover for colleagues during periods of absence, including additional working hours when required Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) Minimum of 2 years experience in an administrative or similar office-based role Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, SharePoint, Lists and Teams Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Business Administration Level 3 qualification or equivalent Security Clearance: This role requires eligibility to obtain UK BPSS clearance. xwzovoh

Applicants must meet the UK Government requirement for citizenship to be considered.

Sadly, sponsorship cannot be offered for this role