Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Administrator at our Boscombe Down site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Senior Administrator, you will be joining a fantastic team of adaptable administrators, working collaboratively to deliver exceptional service and support to ensure the smooth Site Operations.
Day-to-day, you’ll be managing a variety of administrative tasks, providing high-quality support to the Site Operations Team, resolving queries, facilitating meetings, ensuring compliance with operational procedures, and actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance overall efficiency at Boscombe Down.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing expertise in a range of administrative duties ensuring high standards and efficient task completion
* Upholding site safety and security requirements
* Producing and overseeing proper filing of work instructions and associated forms to maintain audit compliance
* Processing requests promptly while providing consistently high levels of customer service
* Supporting the effectiveness of the Site Operations Team by proactively seeking areas for continuous improvement, participating in meetings, implementing improvements, and assisting others with these activities
Essential experience of the Senior Administrator:
* A minimum of three years in an administrative role
* Competence in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Familiarity with Ariba or similar purchasing systems
* Strong organisational capabilities with the ability to multitask and prioritise responsibilities effectively to meet business needs
* Experience working collaboratively in a team environment, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to the operational requirements of the site
Essential qualifications for the Senior Administrator:
* A relevant qualification in administration, business management, or a related field
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at Boscombe Down. Compressed working patterns available.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.
Benefits:
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
* We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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