Job Description

Exciting Opportunity: Personal Assistant / Business Support with the Ministry of Defence
Location: Army Headquarters, Andover | Pay Rate: £15.38/hr
End Date: 01/07/2025 (extension subject to performance and budget)

Brook Street is delighted to partner with the Ministry of Defence to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Personal Assistant / Business Support role at the prestigious Army Headquarters in Andover.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a proactive mindset, and possess the ability to make independent decisions, this is your chance to make a significant impact!

What You'll Do

You'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations by delivering high-level administrative and secretarial support. Key responsibilities include:

• Secretarial & Administrative Services: Minute-taking, action management, paper distribution, and drafting communications at all levels.
• Mailbox Management: Prioritizing and organizing correspondence efficiently.
• Routine Administrative Tasks: Photocopying, filing, and scanning.
• Diary Management: Scheduling and coordinating meetings, including booking conference rooms.
• Travel & Accommodation: Arranging logistics for travel and overnight stays.
• Event Support: Assisting with webinars and team events.

Your Skills & Experience

• Essential: Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, OneNote, Teams).
• Desirable: Experience with SharePoint or Cloud storage platforms.

Working Hours

• 37 hours/week (Monday to Friday).
• Choose from 0800-1600, 0830-1630, or 0900-1700 with a 30-minute break.

Perks

• Comprehensive Training: On-site training will be provided. Based on performance, there may be flexibility for hybrid working.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a collaborative and impactful setting.
• Contract Duration: Secure a position until 01/07/2025, with potential for extension based on performance and budget.

Pre-Employment Checks

Candidates will need to undergo a basic DBS check and a 3-year activity verification.

Location: Army Headquarters, 1st Floor, Zone 1F, Blenheim Building, Marlborough, Lines, Monxton Road, Andover, SP11 8HJ

Apply now to be part of a high-performing team and contribute to the important work of the Ministry of Defence! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to grow your career and make a difference.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.