Administrator | HMS Collingwood

We're looking for an organised, proactive and confident Site Administrator to join our team at HMS Collingwood. This is a varied, fast-paced role offering the opportunity to become an integral part of a close-knit operational team supporting the delivery of essential services across the Defence estate.

This is a 100% office-based position, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

As the sole Administrator within a team of six, this position will provide essential day-to-day support to the Built Estate Manager, Area Manager and wider site team. The role will be central to keeping site activities organised, information accurate and communication flowing between VIVO, customers, contractors and Tier 1 subcontractors.

There is plenty of variety. Responsibilities will include managing site administration, maintaining accurate records, producing reports and data, booking visitors on and off site and supporting the coordination of contractors. The Site Administrator will also attend monthly customer and client meetings, taking accurate minutes and maintaining action logs, alongside interacting directly with customers on a daily basis.

What you'll need;

Strong IT and data management skills will be important, with proficiency in CAFM systems and Maximo particularly valuable. The role will also involve preparing monthly Planned Preventative Maintenance information, monitoring activities and supporting the team to ensure deadlines, contractual requirements and service standards are achieved.

We're looking for someone with administration experience who is comfortable working independently while being an active part of a wider operational team. The ability to prioritise a varied workload, communicate professionally with different stakeholders and maintain excellent attention to detail will be essential.

Previous experience within facilities management, construction, property maintenance or a Defence environment would be advantageous. Developed Microsoft Office skills are required, with experience using Maximo or CAFM systems being desirable.

Due to the environment in which this role operates, the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain SC Clearance.

For someone who enjoys being at the centre of a busy site, building relationships and making sure everything behind the scenes runs smoothly, this is an excellent opportunity to join VIVO Defence and become a valued part of the team at HMS Collingwood.

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

What we do

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.