Job Description
The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years’ administrative experience, ideally within a procurement or project-based environment, with experience processing purchase requisitions accurately and efficiently. They should demonstrate strong attention to detail, confidence liaising with suppliers and internal teams, and the ability to resolve invoice queries with accounts. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel is essential, experience of using a purchasing / procurement system for raising purchase requestions along with strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment.
Key Deliverables:
1. Process Purchase Requisitions for Fleet and Project-related requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
2. Ensure requisitions are raised correctly, reflecting accurate pricing, quantities, delivery locations, timelines, and all agreed terms and conditions.
3. Collaborate with the Accounts team to resolve invoice queries promptly and efficiently.
4. Act as a liaison between internal departments and the supply base to monitor, expedite, and coordinate timely deliveries.
5. Provide general administrative support, including the preparation of reports and documentation as required.
6. Undertake any other relevant tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the company to support operational needs.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
7. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
8. Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.
9. 1–2 years of administration experience, ideally within a procurement or project-based environment.
10. Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a “can-do” attitude.
11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with external suppliers and internal teams.
12. Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
13. GCSEs (or equivalent) – Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths.
Ideal:
14. Experience of computerised purchasing systems (ideally IFS).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
15. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
16. Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.
17. 1–2 years of administration experience, ideally within a procurement or project-based environment.
18. Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a “can-do” attitude.
19. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with external suppliers and internal teams.
20. Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
21. GCSEs (or equivalent) – Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths.
Location: This role is based in the Washington, UK office and follows a hybrid working arrangement, with working 3 days in the office and the other 2 days working remotely.
We kindly ask that Recruitment Agencies, do not contact us regarding this role, as we will not be requiring agency support at this time. Thank you for your understanding.
About The Company
Global Marine Group offers over 175 years of engineering expertise, connecting continents, countries and communities. The Group delivers precision installation and 24/7 maintenance of subsea fibreoptic cables. The Group comprises of three specialist business units, Global Marine, SubConnect and OceanIQ.
With a global workforce of over 800 talented individuals, together the Group has installed over 330,000 kilometres of subsea telecoms cable, performed maintenance operations on 29% of the worlds fibre optic cables and has detailed data records on over 3million km of cable - 97% of all fibre, and 90% of all power cable including, over 6,500 historic cable faults.
The Global Marine Group team is full of passionate people, sharing a wealth of knowledge and constantly achieving excellence.
Employee Benefits:
22. Group Pension with access to Independent Financial Advisor
23. Life Cover – inclusive with Group Pension Plan
24. Private Medical Insurance and Medicash Plan
25. Dental Scheme – at a subsidised cost
26. Fitness Club Subsidy
27. X2 Professional Subscriptions
28. Cycle Scheme – As per the green initiative, approved by the Government scheme
29. Eye Sight Test contribution
30. Perkbox - employee discount scheme along with a Wellness Hub
31. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
32. 25 days Annual Leave
33. Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year
34. Long Service Awards
35. Reward & Recognition
36. Referral programme
37. Employee Assistance programme
38. 3 paid volunteer days
39. Free on-site parking - At all sites
Global Marine Group are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive for everyone. If you require reasonable adjustments for your interview, please reach out to during your recruitment process. We are more than happy to accommodate your needs to ensure you have the best possible experience during the selection process.