Administrative Support Assistant
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time: Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm, Friday 7:30am–1:00pm
Salary: £13.50–£14.50 per hour
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and reliable Administrative Support Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong administrative skills and attention to detail to support a busy and dynamic department.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining efficient office operations, with responsibility for data management, purchase order processing, and ensuring administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to ensure smooth office operations.
• Accurately enter and maintain data within work control systems, job cards, and
trackers.
• Manage and update work control system records to support project tracking and reporting.
• Create, process, and monitor purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work to deadlines and effectively prioritise tasks to meet operational requirements.
Requirements
• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within an industrial, operational, or similar environment.
• Proficiency in data entry, invoicing, timekeeping, and work control systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate will be required to complete BPSS security clearance. A full three-year employment history will be required, and any gaps in employment must be disclosed
