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Directorate Administrative Assistant

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Skills knowledge experience:
*At least 3 years' administrative/secretarial experience; 
*Demonstrated skills on the use of personal computer office automation packages, particularly Microsoft applications. 
*The incumbent must have proficiency in word processing and spread sheets;
*The incumbent is basically able to prepare presentations in PowerPoint, work with databases and MS Project;
*Vocational training at a higher administration level in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience;
*Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;

Clearance required: SC/NS

Duties Role:
Under the direction of the DACQ, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:
• Preparation of correspondence, reports and documents, often of a complex technical nature with tabulation and formulae, using word processing, spread sheet and graphics applications on a personal computer, in accordance with the Agency's official document formatting guidelines. This will include the correction of language usage where necessary, and copying and distributing as appropriate;
• Drafting of straightforward memoranda, notes and cover letters to documents ;
• Processing of viewgraphs and text for presentations, including submissions to external conferences and journals, ensuring that relevant internal regulations and external layouts are complied with;
• In coordination with the line manager, prioritising and processing work in a timely manner;
• Answering enquiries and incoming telephone calls, and assisting in the project scheduling of the day to day business;
• Applying and following the Agency's procedures;
• Filing of correspondence and documents in accordance with the Agency's procedures and providing assistance in obtaining requested documents;
• Determining, controlling and maintaining the information flow, within the assigned area of responsibility;
• Organizing visits, meeting, workshops and conferences, including, where appropriate, call of papers, agendas, security requirements, visitors' lists, conference rooms, equipment and hospitality arrangements, etc.  Compiling associated proceedings of such conferences;
• Making arrangements for travel assignments, including associated orders, correspondence regarding accommodation and security, conference/exhibition fee purchase requisition;
• Input travel, purchase order and requisition data into the Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) along with supporting documentation.  Support the workflow of the IMIS by undertaking change orders and other amendments in the system;
• Ensuring and maintaining attendance lists of staff assigned to the area of responsibility; checking correspondence between attendance lists, time sheets, leave cards and travel duty;
• Being conversant with the duties of the Acquisition Administrator and assisting in the execution of those duties;

Specific duties for this post as specified:
• Administration and management support pertaining to personnel-in-confidence work in the preparation of performance reports, goals and objectives, contract renewals, letters of appreciation, etc. for civilian and military staff belonging to Acquisition;
• Managing and ensuring the timely response to all personnel related requests;
• Maintaining up-to-date records and information on all Acquisition staff;
• Performing project administration tasks as assigned by the manager, including support to Project Evaluation and Specification Review Boards;
• Support to Contracts Award Board (CAB) and Restricted Contracts Award Board (RCAB) as necessary. 
• Performs other duties as may be required.

 

Company

Intelligent Recruitment

We constantly remind ourselves that people come first, so we have a commitment to providing an excellent personal service to our clients and candidates with the know-how to save you from wasted time and disappointment.

Our clients come from all commercial and industry sectors and, in particular, we have expertise in sourcing candidates in the land, marine, air, weapons, electronics, communications, avionics and cyber security domains.

GardPass Consulting bring a discerning approach to the resolution of both organisational recruitment requirements and individual career aspirations. 

Mobilising and placing individuals and large teams on a global basis at speed in complex situations is one of our specialities. We offer a wealth of experience and expertise in supplying project personnel on a worldwide basis, backed-up by a huge network of qualified, experienced professionals (many of them security-cleared at various levels). Many of our candidates have worked with us on several projects – often for the same client, by request.

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 7939 073902
Location
Pendragon House, 65 London Road
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 1LJ
GB

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