Location: Yeovil (4 days per week onsite) Duration: 6 month initial contract Rate: £15.28ph PAYE (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leading defence and aerospace company, are seeking a proactive and organised Administrator to join their team on a contract basis in Yeovil, fully onsite. Working within the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors, this role involves providing comprehensive administrative and coordination support, ensuring smooth operational support, maintaining accurate records, and facilitating key governance activities. Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day administrative support to the team and wider stakeholders Manage calendars, meetings, and correspondence using Microsoft Outlook Prepare professional documentation, presentations, and reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Maintain organised filing systems and accurate records Additional taskings: Change Control Support: Facilitate change control processes in line with governance requirements Schedule and coordinate change review meetings Prepare and circulate change documentation Capture minutes, actions, and decisions, and track actions to closure Ensure change logs are maintained accurately and updated regularly Finance Support: Assist with cost monitoring and tracking against budgets Maintain financial records and support reporting activities Raise purchase orders and track invoices where required Support financial forecasting and data collation activities Risk Register Management: Maintain and monitor the team's risk register Support regular risk review meetings Update risk status, actions, and mitigation plans Escalate risks as required in line with governance processes Communication & Coordination: Draft and distribute clear communications tailored to appropriate audiences Ensure key messages are understood and aligned with business objectives Support the preparation of briefing packs and stakeholder updates Act as a coordination point between teams and functions What we are looking for in you: Strong / Proven Microsoft Office skills, particularly: Outlook (calendar and inbox management) Excel (data tracking, basic formulas, reporting) PowerPoint (professional presentation preparation) Experience supporting structured processes such as change control or governance reviews Basic financial awareness and experience supporting cost monitoring Experience maintaining logs or registers (e.g., risk, actions, change) Excellent organisational and time-management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy Key Competencies: Organisation and prioritisation Process discipline and governance awareness Attention to detail Professional communication Proactive and collaborative approach Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately If you have the required skills and are looking for a challenging role within the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors, we look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to join our clients team and take your career to the next level.