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Department Manager
Position Overview : Based in MOD Lyneham, this full-time, permanent role, holds primary responsibility for leading the delivery all contracted service lines relating to the administration requirements of Service personnel, encompassing Pay and Allowances, Travel, Manpower, Appraisals, Medical Administration, Mail, Personal Assistance and Gymnasium to quality and time. Training on the supporting MOD systems can be provided; however relevant experience/familiarity in a military unit administration role would be an advantage.
Responsibilities: Manage and facilitate the delivery of personnel administration safely and efficiently within given timescales to meet all Statement of Requirement tasking, Audits, mitigating risk and the potential for service failure for:
Military HR Records, reports, allowances, pay and allowances and leave advice, Pay and allowances casework, Service Voter Scheme, Defence Travel, Public funds support, Appraisal co-ordination, Honours and Awards and Maintenance of manpower records and documentation.
What we are looking for : The successful candidate will be well-organised, precise, confident with credible communication skills readily able and willing to contribute at any level. Versatile, intuitive and professional with good judgement and absolute integrity. Pro-active and persuasive when required and responsive to changing needs of the business and demands of the customer, while remaining calm under pressure and self-motivated. Reliable and well presented, giving a positive image of Mitie company values, and (IOSH (Managing Safely) desirable) Good standard of & education preferably to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent
Additional Information : MOD security clearance and DBS Standard required (Proof of right to work in UK essential), The Contract operates a 37.5 hour working week between the hours of and Mon to Fri only. Required to wear approved company work wear.
Additional information for internal applicants : Please ensure that you discuss your application with your current line manager before formally applying. Please note that internal job moves are subject to the standard terms for the post being advertised. Enhanced terms cannot be honoured.
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.