Lead Administrator

1 week ago


Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Serco Full time

Lead Administrator – Land Command & Staff College (LCSC)

UK Defence Academy

Full Time ( hours per week) FTC ( months)

£, per annum plus benefits

Serco has an exciting opportunity for experienced Administrators to join their team at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Swindon. The Course Administration department is currently undergoing a transformation project to enhance service delivery, and the Defence College for Military Capability Integration Team is implementing a holistic approach to support project success. Lead Administrators play a key role in this initiative, focusing on promotion, planning, and delivery across the Defence Academy.

Serco at the Defence Academy provides Facilities Management across all aspects of the site including Estates, Logistics, Supporting Services, Cleaning, Catering, and Waste Management through ESS.

Duties for the role:

  • Taking a proactive role within the department and being fully conversant with daily tasks.
  • Liaising and attending customer & key stakeholder meetings.
  • Providing administrative support for the Intermediate Command and Staff Course (Land) (ICSC(L)) and Intermediate Command and Staff Course (Land Reserves) (ICSC(LR)) including US ARNG and United Stated Strategic Broadening Seminar (US SBS) courses.
  • Coordinating and preparing Student arrivals and departures.
  • Arranging course-related travel.
  • Performing data entry using various platforms.
  • Liaising with external military and civilian institutions to gather relevant data.
  • Cross-skilling to support the wider team.
  • Mentoring and coaching new starters.
  • Managing Work Instructions.

What you need to do the job:

  • GCSE's (A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths.
  • Sound understanding of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
  • Ability to use a variety of communication methods (spoken, written, behavior).
  • Must be methodical, have proven organizational skills, and able to work under pressure.
  • Problem-solving skills are essential.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • PC literacy is essential, with a good level of experience in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel.
  • Enhanced clearance within the first 3 months of employment is required.

The Defence Academy is located on a beautiful and secure site with 2 lakes and surrounded by scenic woodland. The Academy trains future commanders and staff officers from the UK and other countries. Benefits of working on this site include:

  • Free, secure onsite parking.
  • Opportunity to join sports and activity clubs with subsidized subscription costs.
  • Gym membership with 2 fully equipped gymnasiums.
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool (May-Sep).
  • Hole golf course.
  • Fully equipped riding stables with lesson opportunities.
  • Other sporting facilities such as tennis courts and Astro-turf football pitches.

What we offer:

  • days annual leave plus bank holidays with the chance to purchase additional days.
  • Serco-Flex – local working policy supporting home working options.
  • Serco discounts on cinema, entertainment, online shopping, cycle to work scheme, mobile phone plans, and leisure center memberships.
  • Focus on diversity and inclusion with a wealth of career development opportunities including role-specific training, leadership coaching, and formal study support.

At Serco, candidates are assessed based on performance and potential. The organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment supporting the needs of all individuals. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the interview process and employment. Disabled applicants meeting the minimum job criteria will have the opportunity to showcase their abilities at an interview.


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