Part Time Administrator

• Office Based Ware, Hertfordshire
• £15 to £16 per hour, 18 - 21 hours per week, permanent role
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday pro rata

Part-Time Administrator
Ware, Hertfordshire • £15–16 per hour • 18–21 hours per week 

Enjoy a steady and dependable administrative position where you’ll always know what’s coming next.

As the new part-time office administrator, you’ll have a clear mix of routine tasks and occasional projects, giving you variety without the chaos. With part-time flexible hours, you’ll have a predictable rhythm to your week.
You’ll be trusted to manage the day-to-day office flow, handling reports and records without being micro-managed. This organisation's engineers rely on your polished, accurate reports to back up their work, so you’ll be making a real impact behind the scenes.

This is a calm and focused office with minimal interruptions, providing you with the space to get things done properly. You’ll also get a proper handover from the retiring post-holder who's been with the company for 27 years, so you won’t be left figuring things out on your own. 

You won’t be on your own either; the Operations Manager will be in the office, and others are in and out,  but this isn’t a buzzy, people-packed workplace. If you’re looking for a big team and constant chatter, this isn’t the role. If you like a quieter, structured setting where you can keep things ticking without needing to be prompted, you’ll thrive here.

What you’ll do

• Keep the head office running smoothly with reliable admin support.
• Manage calls, visitors, stationery, meeting notes, and records in the BMS/CRM.
• Format and issue reports and deliverables to a high standard.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager and MD to free up their time. 

What you’ll need

• Good general education (GCSEs or equivalent).
• Eligible for UK security clearance (UK-based for past 5 years).
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Good written English and attention to detail.
• Previous admin or secretarial experience.
• Confident in keeping records, documents, and minutes organised.
• Reliable, discreet, and comfortable supporting senior staff.
• Due to the location, you will benefit from having your own transport, as limited public transport. 

What’s in it for you

• £29,000 to £31,000 FTE per annum Pro Rata, depending on experience.
• 18–21 hours per week, with flexible / life/work balance-friendly working patterns.
• Pension scheme (8% total contribution – negotiable split).
• Bupa healthcare after 3 months’ probation.
• Death in service benefit (4x salary).
• Proper handover and support during induction.
• Small, friendly office with a calm, professional atmosphere.
• The chance to make the role your own and introduce smarter ways of working.
• Work within an ISO-accredited consultancy with long-standing MoD and defence sector clients.
• 25 days per annum plus bank holidays Pro Rata

  
About the company

This organisation has been around since 1986. They work mainly with the Ministry of Defence and other organisations on projects that need to be safe, reliable, and technically sound.

In simple terms, their job is to test, review, and give independent advice on defence equipment and systems so they perform as they should.

They are ISO 9001 accredited, small enough to know everyone by name, and proud of their reputation for accuracy and integrity. In 2024, two long-standing directors took ownership, keeping the company in trusted hands for the future.

Security clearance requirement
This role requires you to be eligible for UK security clearance (BPSS/SC level). To meet the criteria, you must normally have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years.
Reasonable gaps (such as parental leave, study, or short periods abroad) can usually be explained as part of the vetting process. As part of your application, you will need to provide proof of residency and employment history for this period.

Please click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your CV.

Pivotal Recruit (part of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd) is a People Strategy Consultancy acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

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