Business Administrator

Description:

AWE is growing its capability at our Space Park Leicester location, Leicester. We're seeking an organised & motivated Business Administrator to deliver efficient, timely and reliable business administration support to our team at Space Park Leicester on a part time basis.

Location: Leicester

Salary: £22,890 - £32,610 per annum (depending on experience)

This is a Part-time opportunity- 25hours per week

Closing Date: 25th April 2024

About AWE

For nearly 70 years, we have been at the forefront of the UK's defence. We have the privilege of working on a critical UK Government mission:

To protect the UK from threats such as terrorism and the contravention of international treaties.
To design, build, commission and maintain the cutting edge nuclear and conventional facilities that the UK will rely upon for generations to come, as part of a colossal investment endeavour.
To design, develop, manufacture and maintain systems for current and future deterrence and national security.The Role?

You will be required to:

Achieve and maintain high standards of general administration services.
Support management activities e.g. booking travel.
Organise meetings varying from individual to larger department meetings/events, including facilitating hospitality and equipment.
Ensure all new starters have completed their Induction.
Manage visitor and permanent staff access to AWE's offices, liaising with the Management and Front of House teams where required.
Provide help, advice and guidance to customers on business processes and services.
Build good, enduring relationships with stakeholders and team members.
Support to Supply Chain Management (procurement).
Find ways to continuously improve and exceed customer expectations, making appropriate proposals to management and implementing agreed improvements or changes.
The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs, such as First Aider, DSE Assessor, SLO or Musterer.

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, to include Maths and English.
Excellent working knowledge of administration procedures, systems and tools
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels
Good interpersonal and team working skills
Ability to effectively problem solve
Ability to organise, multi-task and prioritise the team workload to meet conflicting demands
Excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools and willing to learn job-related IT systems

What benefit will you receive?

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

* Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)

* Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training

* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

* A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)

* Life Assurance

* Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending

* Maternity Leave- 39 Weeks Full Pay & Paternity Leave- 4 Weeks Full Pay!

* Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family

* A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.

We welcome applications for flexible, or part time working, such as reduced hours, a 4 day compressed week, or term-time working. Just let us know your preferred working pattern.

To be successful with your application to AWE, you must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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