Business Support Administrator
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25500-29500 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO1 3LT |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 304585-43633881 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Business Support Administrator
HMNB Portsmouth, PO1 3LT
Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri
£25,500
- £29,500 plus benefits
Serco Maritime Services have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Support Administrator to join the team based at HMNB Portsmouth.
In this crucial role, you will provide administrative support to the Maritime Services capability specifically based with the central support office. Reporting to the Engagement and Social Value Manager, you will support various stakeholders in the Maritime Services Senior Management Team, playing a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
We’re looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication skills, who thrives both in a team and working independently. The ideal candidate is eager to grow through self-development and take on a dynamic role supporting daily business operations.
Main Accountabilities:
Support the Engagement and Social Value Manager with tasks as required including production of communications e.g. newsletters, posters and co-ordinating external events
Co-Ordination of Senior Management team meetings and events. Monitoring room availability and welcoming visitors.
Support various meetings which could include compiling meeting packs and agenda, taking and distribution of minutes (internal and external).
Arranging security passes for visitors, escorting, co-ordination of local Clearances
Focal point for office infrastructure including reporting building defects, fire log, printer servicing, postage and maintaining general office supplies.
Maintaining centralised contract information including telephone lists, templates, reporting and general information to the required brand and values.
Provides general administration support including production of MS Office documents and presentations to the business.
Other business support duties that are within capabilities as may be required by management from time to time.
What you’ll need to do the job:
Excellent secretarial and communication skills
Ability to adapt to a changing working environment and role
Administrative experience working in an office environment
Proficient in all aspects MS Office
Experience at being front of house and point of contact
Currently hold or able to obtain SC Clearance
Demonstrable strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrable experience of working effectively both independently and in a team
Full Driving License
What we offer:
Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
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.
Business Support Administrator
HMNB Portsmouth, PO1 3LT
Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri
£25,500
- £29,500 plus benefits
Serco Maritime Services have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Support Administrator to join the team based at HMNB Portsmouth.
In this crucial role, you will provide administrative support to the Maritime Services capability specifically based with the central support office. Reporting to the Engagement and Social Value Manager, you will support various stakeholders in the Maritime Services Senior Management Team, playing a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
We’re looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication skills, who thrives both in a team and working independently. The ideal candidate is eager to grow through self-development and take on a dynamic role supporting daily business operations.
Main Accountabilities:
Support the Engagement and Social Value Manager with tasks as required including production of communications e.g. newsletters, posters and co-ordinating external events
Co-Ordination of Senior Management team meetings and events. Monitoring room availability and welcoming visitors.
Support various meetings which could include compiling meeting packs and agenda, taking and distribution of minutes (internal and external).
Arranging security passes for visitors, escorting, co-ordination of local Clearances
Focal point for office infrastructure including reporting building defects, fire log, printer servicing, postage and maintaining general office supplies.
Maintaining centralised contract information including telephone lists, templates, reporting and general information to the required brand and values.
Provides general administration support including production of MS Office documents and presentations to the business.
Other business support duties that are within capabilities as may be required by management from time to time.
What you’ll need to do the job:
Excellent secretarial and communication skills
Ability to adapt to a changing working environment and role
Administrative experience working in an office environment
Proficient in all aspects MS Office
Experience at being front of house and point of contact
Currently hold or able to obtain SC Clearance
Demonstrable strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrable experience of working effectively both independently and in a team
Full Driving License
What we offer:
Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
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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