Defence Digital Equipment Administrator

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 410797

**Salary**:

- £26,770
- A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

**Job grade**:

- Administrative Officer

**Contract type**:

- Permanent

**Business area**:

- MOD - Strategic Command

**Type of role**:

- Administration / Corporate Support
Logistics

**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

**Number of jobs available**:

- 1

**Contents**:

- Location
- About the job
- Benefits
- Things you need to know

**Location**:

- Blandford Camp, DT11 8RH

**About the job**:
**Job summary**:
Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.

We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.

Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.

Watch our video to see what we do at Defence Digital

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This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

**Job description**:
We are looking for a Equipment Administrator to assist the Stores Officer in providing an efficient and comprehensive service to stakeholders on site. You will be required to:

- Utilise data-driven tools to monitor, track, and manage inventory, equipment, and stores.
- Receive, issue, and backload equipment using safe manual handling techniques and maintain all associated documentation.
- Manage equipment demands, receipts, and stocktaking processes to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Act as the Calibration Administrator, maintaining the Test and Measurement Equipment (TME) calibration register.
- Ensure timely registration, despatch, and receipt of all calibration equipment.
- Monitor and account for all issued/loaned calibration equipment monthly.
- Liaise regularly with stakeholders to coordinate routine delivery and collection of stores.
- Manage freight and package documentation and confirm safe delivery and receipt of all consignments.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards in all storage areas, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment in line with policies.
- Deputise for the Store Officer during periods of absence.
- Support and promote the development of innovative logistics practices and encourage continuous improvement in the delivery of logistics solutions.

**Person specification**:
This position would suit an individual who:

- Has excellent attention to detail to ensure inventory is monitored, tracked and managed correctly.
- Is confident communicating with a range of stakeholders to ensure processes and procedures are followed.
- Is able to work in a fast-paced environment, where new demands are received daily.

Desirable experience
- Familiar with inventory management/stock taking programmes.

A full UK driving license will be required to be considered for this position. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to be on base 100% of the time.

When submitting your CV, highlight your relevant career experience. In addition, refer to the “Things You Need to Know” section and provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) demonstrating the following essential criteria:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly to non-specialist audiences.
- Proof of strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience of working at pace, manage competing priorities, and adapting to emerging issues.

**Behaviours**:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace

**Benefits**:

- Alongside your salary of £26,770, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,755 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Flexible working options
- we understand the importance of adapting work to your life.
- Inclusion and diversity
- our culture celebrates uniqueness and encourages collaboration of diverse thought.
- A pension scheme which secures your future.
- Generous annual leave
- starting with 25 days and growing to 30 after just 5 years.
- Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to volunteer for military or emergency service reserve commitments.
- Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gym