General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high‑technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.
Job Description
In this role you will provide administrative support to the Manufacturing facility, including but not limited to:
* Overall day‑to‑day support of project teams and SLT
* Coordinates and organizes logistics for such things as: customer visits, tours, departmental all‑hands sessions, team meetings and other events as required and Workplace updates
* Interaction with Facilities / IT – desk moves, IT issues
* Liaising with external counterparts
* Expense entry and submission for SLT members
* Arrange tea/coffee/ buffets for customer visits and internal meetings
* Raise Service Now visitor requests
* Attend and prepare materials for internal and external customer meetings
* Organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer‑based information
* Cover security guard breaks on reception desk
* Stationary – order stationary and ensure stationary cupboards are stocked at Churchfields
* Arranging and managing room bookings, including the use of the videoconferencing facilities
* Creating and maintaining the appropriate records in the records management system
* Liaise with stakeholders at all levels within the organization
* Administer SharePoint as required
* Other administrative tasks that are reasonable and defined by the area of business that the administrator is supporting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Previous administration experience
* Flexibility to be deployed into any part of the business, ability to support all staff, excellent team member
* Computer literate, with good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Numerate, with good written and verbal communication skills
* Methodical approach to record keeping and task prioritisation with exceptional attention to detail
* Conscientious, enthusiastic and with an ability to rapidly switch subjects
* Proactive, and with the credibility to gain the respect of personnel at all levels in the company
* Adaptable to change
* Able to work well and make clear rational decisions under pressure
* Able to work as part of a team and autonomously by managing own workload
* Ability to work in a fast‑pace, multi‑tasking, agile environment
* Knowledge and working experience with SharePoint would be an asset
* Ability to become knowledgeable on the departmental functions and services within General Dynamics UK in order to direct queries to the appropriate parties
Qualifications
* Minimum 2 GCSE at A-C level to include English and Maths or able to clearly demonstrate an equivalent level of education through experience.
Additional Information
This role offers a starting salary of between £25,560.00 and £31,950.00 depending on experience level plus our excellent flexible benefits package.
* A compressed nine‑day fortnight and compressed hours – which means every other Friday off.
* A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews – supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
* A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded with flexible benefits.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please email disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.
All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.
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