Secretarial Administrator

Job description

Secretarial Administrator

Would you like to gain experience within an administrative environment? We currently have a vacancy for a Secretarial Administrator at our site in Barrow.

As a Secretarial Administrator, you will be the coordinator of all administrative tales, working alongside the head of Supply Chain and the Supply Chain Team.

This role will provide you with an insight into a large part of the Supply Chain function, Astute, Build Delivery and Service Contracting, providing support to a large team of people.

Your main responsibilities as a Secretarial Administrator will involve:

Calendar maintenance together with minute/action taking ensuring appropriate time management to allow for adequate meeting preparation
General Secretarial/Administration tasks to support the smooth running of the office
Arranging and co-ordinating travel requirements and associated costs using the Company systems
Production of presentation material to meet internal/external customer requirements
Administration and maintenance of documents/data to ensure swift and accurate traceability
Maintaining a proactive response to enquiries and exchanging of information
Ensuring query resolution is dealt with in a timely and professional manner
A clear understanding of the Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Management System and documentation (eg Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessments) and proactively facilitate any health and safety actions in support of the office environment

Your skills and qualifications as a Secretarial Administrator:

A good standard of general education (minimum of 5 GCSE's at Grade A - C including Maths and English desirable)
Achievement of/working towards European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Extra Level 2 or the equivalent in Microsoft packages
An organised individual who is reliable and always keen to help, whilst paying particular attention to detail, with the ability to work as part of a team
Previous experience working within a busy administrative role is preferable but not essential as training will be provided

What we're looking for in you:

You will be able to work on your own initiative and also part of a team.
You will be organised and thorough with your work. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Salary: £15,500

Location: Barrow

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime – Submarines

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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