General Administrator

PLEASE NOTE - Interviews are taking place on Tuesday 7 July 26 only40 hours per weekMon - Fri - 09:30 - 13:30 (flexible)This is a Uniformed post, uniform will be supplied.£12.71 per hourFree Car parkingCheckyour local transport links here:Plan Your Journey | Traveline-the destination you should input is Colchester, CO2 7UTJobIntroduction:We are seeking an organised and proactive General Administrator to join our team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT supporting the Headquarters of 16 Air Assault Brigade. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage a variety of administrative, planning, meeting coordination, and travel management tasks.Working closely with the J5 Resource Plans team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of administrative support across a busy operational headquarters.WhatYou'll Do:Meeting CoordinationOrganise and support both virtual and
face-to-face meetings, conferences, and team briefings.Manage meeting schedules and calendars.Prepare agendas, distribute documentation, and record meeting minutes.Support online meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and video conferencing systems.Coordinate venue bookings and logistical arrangements for in-person events.Administrative SupportMaintain and update databases, records, filing systems, and administrative documentation.Manage digital filing and archiving processes, ensuring information is handled securely.Use Microsoft Office and specialist systems to support planning and operational activities.Provide general administrative support to the wider team as required.Travel CoordinationArrange rail, air, hotel, and other travel requirements for military personnel.Obtain travel quotations and manage bookings through approved systems.Prepare travel itineraries and associated documentation.Act as a point of contact for travel-related enquiries and changes.Maintain accurate travel
records and support expense tracking processes.Planning & Resource SupportSupport the administration of planning and resource allocation systems.Assist with maintaining schedules and ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.Provide user support and guidance where required.What You Bring:Previous experience in an administrative, office support, or coordinator role.Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Experience coordinating travel bookings and itineraries.Confidence using online meeting platforms and troubleshooting basic technical issues.GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in at least two subjects, or equivalent qualifications.Ability to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.Desirable SkillsExperience working with planning, scheduling, or resource allocation systems.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Previous experience within Defence

Government, or Military environments.Knowledge of specialist military or MOD systems.Experience working in a busy, team-oriented workplace.What we offer:Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of somethinggreater.You'll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:Mental health & wellbeing supportEmployee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewardsDiscounts for you & familyFinancial tools & retirement planCycle to Work & Paid volunteering dayReady to be part of somethinggreater? Apply today!Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications