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Opportunity to join the Civil Service and contribute to the Army and Defence’s objectives.
Access to training and development programs that enhance skills and advance your career pathway.
Engagement with diverse multidisciplinary teams, including military and civilian personnel.
Flexible working practices that support a healthy work-life balance while maintaining productivity.
Participation in a culture that encourages inclusion and diversity across the workforce.
Attractive pension scheme with a significant employer contribution.
The Army - Administration Officer role at the UK Ministry of Defence in London offers an opportunity for individuals, whether starting their careers or looking to shift from an administrative background, to contribute to the Army and Defence's operations. The position involves engaging with a variety of military and civilian stakeholders, managing correspondence, providing guidance, and handling electronic file management using bespoke IT systems, including Microsoft Office 365 programs. Although no prior administrative experience is required, candidates should possess strong communication skills, be proactive, and work well under pressure.
This full-time position, with a 37-hour work week, includes the potential for flexible working arrangements, encouraging a healthy work-life balance. The role offers a salary of £26,235, along with substantial contributions to a Civil Service pension plan, and various training and development opportunities. Applicants will engage with multidisciplinary teams and are expected to spend at least 60% of their time face-to-face with colleagues, with the possibility of additional official business requirements.
This full-time position, with a 37-hour work week, includes the potential for flexible working arrangements, encouraging a healthy work-life balance. The role offers a salary of £26,235, along with substantial contributions to a Civil Service pension plan, and various training and development opportunities. Applicants will engage with multidisciplinary teams and are expected to spend at least 60% of their time face-to-face with colleagues, with the possibility of additional official business requirements.
London, London (region), WC1N 1NP
Job Summary
Whether you are starting out in your career, or you already have an administrative background and are looking for a change, our Administrative Officer role is an opportunity to join the Civil Service and deliver outputs for the benefit of the Army and Defence.
You will have the opportunity to work directly with military colleagues to enable key outputs and can take advantage of training and development opportunities available to enhance your skills and career pathway in the Civil Service.
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. We are a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. Roles sit within multidisciplinary teams, and you can expect to be working with a mixture of Civil Servants, Military and Contractor staff (depending on the location).
We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. In line with Civil Service direction, staff are expected to spend at least 60% of their working time face to face with colleagues either in offices or on official business. However, some roles may require full time office attendance.
We will keep a reserve list of all candidates who pass the interview, and you may be contacted within 12 months regarding other possible Administrative Officer vacancies.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
As an Administration Officer in the MOD supporting the Army, your main responsibilities will vary from post to post but will include:
As an Administration Officer in the MOD supporting the Army, your main responsibilities will vary from post to post but will include:
No prior administrative experience is necessary! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are comfortable working within a team and able to collaborate effectively to ensure the successful delivery of tasks.
If you recognise yourself in the following list, the MOD is the place for you!
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
‘London locations may attract locational allowances. The ‘Inner London Weighting RRA Allowance’ is £3,2
Job Summary
Whether you are starting out in your career, or you already have an administrative background and are looking for a change, our Administrative Officer role is an opportunity to join the Civil Service and deliver outputs for the benefit of the Army and Defence.
You will have the opportunity to work directly with military colleagues to enable key outputs and can take advantage of training and development opportunities available to enhance your skills and career pathway in the Civil Service.
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. We are a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. Roles sit within multidisciplinary teams, and you can expect to be working with a mixture of Civil Servants, Military and Contractor staff (depending on the location).
We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. In line with Civil Service direction, staff are expected to spend at least 60% of their working time face to face with colleagues either in offices or on official business. However, some roles may require full time office attendance.
We will keep a reserve list of all candidates who pass the interview, and you may be contacted within 12 months regarding other possible Administrative Officer vacancies.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
As an Administration Officer in the MOD supporting the Army, your main responsibilities will vary from post to post but will include:
- Engaging with a wide range of military and civilian stakeholders in an appropriate manner, including managing email correspondence.
- Communicating with colleagues/contractors/customers and others.
- Providing routine advice and guidance on matters related to your area of work.
- Use of bespoke IT systems (full training would be provided)
- Electronic file management and records maintenance, including data entry and data consolidation, ensuring all documentation is stored in the correct way, with the correct classification.
- Use of Microsoft Office 365 programmes (full training will be given)
- Other routine administrative tasks.
As an Administration Officer in the MOD supporting the Army, your main responsibilities will vary from post to post but will include:
- Engaging with a wide range of military and civilian stakeholders in an appropriate manner, including managing email correspondence.
- Communicating with colleagues/contractors/customers and others.
- Providing routine advice and guidance on matters related to your area of work.
- Use of bespoke IT systems (full training would be provided)
- Electronic file management and records maintenance, including data entry and data consolidation, ensuring all documentation is stored in the correct way, with the correct classification.
- Use of Microsoft Office 365 programmes (full training will be given)
- Other routine administrative tasks.
No prior administrative experience is necessary! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are comfortable working within a team and able to collaborate effectively to ensure the successful delivery of tasks.
If you recognise yourself in the following list, the MOD is the place for you!
- You communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- You are patient and work effectively under pressure, supporting the achievement of team and organisational objectives
- You are proactive and take initiative, accountable for your performance and actions
- You foster good working relationships and get the most out of working with others
- You can work to tight deadlines and plan work appropriately to meet these
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 programmes (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, and Outlook)
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
‘London locations may attract locational allowances. The ‘Inner London Weighting RRA Allowance’ is £3,2
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