Lead Administrator

Lead Administrator

UK Defence Academy, Shrivenham, SN6 8LA

Permanent

Fulltime, Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:00, Friday 08:00 – 15:30

£24,791 per annum plus benefits 

Serco have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Administrator to join our team based at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Swindon.  The Lead Administrator will provide effective support to the J2 Security team managing the Station Clearances Mailbox ensuring requests are actioned in a timely manner.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Offer general security advice and guidance to personnel on Shrivenham Station
• Manage the Station Clearances Mailbox and the Station events clearances mailbox
• Send authorisation to the SSRC for unescorted visitor passes
• Keep the frequent visitor database up to date
• Liaise with the J2 security team regarding issues and concerns
• Follow the SSSO40 access control policy
• Initiate Security Check (SC) and Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearances, for Military personnel including LCSC & RCDS and a number of contractors at Shrivenham
• Requesting NATO clearances as and when required
• Prepare Vetting information as required by the JSAU for external inspections. Be available to inspectors to answer relevant questions. Put in place any procedures required that arise from the inspection
• Ensure personnel receive notification of their vetting requirement in plenty of time, and in some cases, ensure the forms are initiated, completed, and submitted in a truly short time should personnel need Vetting at very short notice
• Assist any personnel who encounter problems with their vetting forms

What you need to do the job:

• High level of general education, with GCSE’s (A-C) or equivalent in English
• Previous Administration experience
• PC literate, with experience in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate at all levels, using a variety of communication methods (spoken, written, behaviour)
• Proven organisational skills and problem-solving skills
• High level attention to detail/accuracy

The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site which hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland. The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world. Other benefits of working on this site include:

• Free, secure onsite parking.
• Opportunity to join many sports and activity clubs (heavily subsidised subscription costs).
• Gym membership, the site boasting 2 fully equipped gymnasiums.
• Site also has a heated outdoor swimming pool (open May-Sep).
• 18-hole golf course (annual membership circa £375).
• Fully equipped riding stables, with the opportunity for lessons.
• Other sporting facilities include tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches and much more.

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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