Business Co-Ordinator

We are looking for a proactive and self-motivated individual to help ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the COTEC site and to deliver customer requirements efficiently and on time. This role involves taking ownership of key activities vital to COTEC's operations, including:

• Administering trials from end to end
• Procuring materials and managing logistics
• Overseeing the quality management system
• Collecting, analysing, and publishing trial data and reports
The successful candidate will be highly organised, capable of working with minimal supervision, and confident in making decisions independently.

You'll have strong organisational skills and experience working in a busy, high-demand environment. With a solid background in business administration and the defence sector, you'll act as a central contact point and provide excellent customer service. You will also have:
• Experience managing budgets and presenting financial information
• The ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
• Knowledge of trial conduct, including legislation for classifying and testing ordnance and explosives, and related data acquisition
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  
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