Support Behind the Science - Administration Vacancies

Would you like to join a great team, providing administration support to enable the delivery of high impact Science and Technology?

Would you like to develop a career in the Civil Service?

Are you a team player with administration experience and good communication skills?

Then we would like to hear from you!

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.

In this role you will:

• Provide continuity of business support across the Divisions to maintain business performance;
• Support and facilitate highly effective stakeholder meetings (including minute taking);
• Provide support for a reception desk and associated duties;
• Maintain SharePoint information, administering access permissions and maintain stakeholder contact information;
• Ensure that Division information is accessible, accurate and controlled to meet Dstl’s information management policies;
• Support the delivery of key business and operational activities (e.g. assets, active roles, timesheets);
• Ensure that levels of service are maintained when other team members are absent.

The Groups providing administration services to the whole of Dstl are situated within the Operations Division. We are seeking Level 3 administrators for multiple roles.

We have numerous roles available for the right people. All we ask is that you have good administration skills and a flexible attitude to start with.

Some roles will require you to be on site, others may allow for hybrid working under certain conditions.

Important Information

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.

we are looking for someone who has:

• A good understanding of administration.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft packages - Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
• The ability to work flexibly as part of an effective team.
• Demonstrates good customer service skills.
• The desire to be innovative to support the vision of the group.

Responsibilities will vary depending on the preferred role.

Important Information

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:

• Financial: An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution (find out more here). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Flexible working: Full flexibility working options include alternative working patterns, compressed hours, job shares and annualised hours. Remote working may be available dependent on role.
• Flexible working hours: Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 37 hours per month.
• Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
• Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
• Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
• Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.

The information pack can be found attached to the job specification on Civil Service Jobs.

Our Diversity Networks

We have a number of support networks to ensure all employees feel supported at work. These include the following:

• Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Network
• Race, Faith and Culture Network
• Parents and Carer Support Network
• Alternative Working Network
• Gender Equality Network
• New Starters Network
• Enabled Network, for people with visible and non-visible disabilities.

Job contact :

Name :
Dstl HR Recruitment
Email :
DSTLRECRUITMENT@dstl.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email :
dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk