Business Support Administrator

As Business Support Administrator, you will provide day-to-day administrative and project support to the Defence Department, working closely with Project Managers and colleagues across the wider Group.

Your responsibilities will include;

• Coordinating project administration, correspondence, meetings, records and action trackers.
• Supporting purchasing, purchase orders, suppliers, invoicing, timesheets and financial administration.
• Maintaining accurate project files, registers, schedules and document control records.
• Assisting Project Managers with reports, customer information and project reviews.
• Supporting audits, compliance activities and the secure handling of Defence and commercially sensitive information.
• Maintaining management information and highlighting outstanding actions, delays or administrative risks.
• Helping to improve systems, processes and working practices.

The role will primarily support the Defence Department while remaining part of the wider Group Business Support function.

We are looking for an organised, proactive and dependable individual with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.

Ideally, you will have;

• Previous experience in an administrative, business support or project support role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and Sharepoint.
• Experience maintaining accurate records, trackers, and electronic filing systems.
• A professional and discreet approach to confidential and commercially sensitive information.
• The ability to work independently while building effective relationships across a wider team.

Experience within defence, marine, engineering or other regulated environment, or exposure to procurement, financial administration or document control, would be advantageous but is not essential.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who takes pride in being organised, enjoys supporting a busy team and understands the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and completing tasks to a high standard.

This is an opportunity to join a growing and evolving multi-company group in a permanent role supporting an important area of the business.

The successful candidate will benefit from;

• A varied role with exposure to project administration, procurement, finance, document control and compliance.
• The opportunity to gain experience within the defence and marine sectors.
• Regular interaction with Project Managers, operational teams and group support functions.
• The opportunity to contribute to improvements in processes, systems and ways of working.
• A supportive working environment within the wider Group Business Support team.
• Opportunities to develop broader business and project support experience as the Group continues to grow.

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How to Apply

If you are an experienced administrator looking for a varied permanent role where organisation, accuracy and initiative are valued, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Shearwater Marine Group through the "Apply Now" link on this page.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and any security or customer requirements applicable to the work being supported.