General Administrator

As a Deployable General Administrator at Merville Barracks, Colchester You'll provide immediate clerical support to the Unit or Headquarters you are utilized in. You will provide support where required across the Contract for all Units, providing continuity of service and assistance to the smooth running of the office deployed into. You're the one with the skills to ensure behind the scenes of facilities run like clockwork and ensure your managers feel supported. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. We are looking for someone who is outgoing. dynamic and has the ability to work without supervision. What you'll do (depending on location and post):

• Provide assistance to military personnel where required
• Produce high quality documentation as required by the Unit or Headquarters deployed into
• Providing assistance to military personnel in managing report writing schedules and Joint Personnel Administration workflow if required
• Producing / Maintaining / Updating Repeat Orders, Convening Orders, Delegation of Powers and Board of Enquiries.
• Producing and Maintaining Unit personnel records and reports from Corporal to Officer.
• Compiling and organising / preparing mailshots / invitations / posters / advertising for Unit/HQ.
• Producing sensitive written work on behalf of CO.
• Maintaining current and accurate records of Married Quarter addresses
• Assistance with unit-led functions, coffee mornings, etc.
• Acting as the initial contact for military personnel, families and outside organisation
• Preparing and distributing sensitive written work on behalf of Authority Line Manager
• Answer all telephone calls promptly and in a polite and professional manner.
• Any other ad hoc duties commensurate with the post deployed into.
  
  Knowledge and aptitude for computers.
• 2 years + Administration experience required
• Experience of MS Word, Excel, TEAMS and Outlook.
• Good Telephone Manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise work
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Able to work with very limited oversight.
• Essential that you are discreet, sensitive and fully aware of the need for confidentiality.
• Experienced Administrator with demonstrable skills in autonomy
• Knowledge of working in a military environment (desirable but not essential)
  
  About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.