At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide administrative support to project teams and senior leadership, including logistics for meetings.
- Company: General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea specializes in avionic mission computing systems for military applications.
- Benefits: Starting salary between £25,560.00 and £31,950.00 with a flexible benefits package and compressed hours.
- Other info: Experience with SharePoint is an asset; must obtain UK security clearance.
- Why this job: Join a leading company in military technology with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Qualifications: Previous administration experience and at least 2 GCSEs at A–C level, including English and Maths.
The predicted salary is between 25560 - 31950 £ per year.
General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea provides avionic mission computing systems for military fast jets, helicopters, and UAVs. In this role you will provide administrative support to the Manufacturing facility, supporting project teams, senior leadership, and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Overall day‑to‑day support of project teams and senior leadership team (SLT)
- Coordinate and organize logistics for customer visits, tours, departmental all‑hands sessions, team meetings, and other events
- Interact with Facilities and IT for desk moves and IT issues
- Liaise with external counterparts and stakeholders at all levels
- Enter and submit expense claims for SLT members
- Arrange refreshments for customer visits and internal meetings
- Raise ServiceNow visitor requests
- Attend customer meetings and prepare materials
- Organise and store paperwork, documents, and computer‑based information
- Cover security guard breaks on the reception desk
- Order and maintain stationary supplies in Churchfields
- Arrange and manage room bookings, including videoconferencing facilities
- Create and maintain records in the records management system
- Administer SharePoint as required
- Perform other administrative tasks reasonable for the area of business being supported
Qualifications
- Previous administration experience
- Minimum of 2 GCSEs at A–C level, including English and Maths, or equivalent demonstrated through experience
- Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Numerate, with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Methodical approach to record keeping and task prioritisation with exceptional attention to detail
- Conscientious, enthusiastic, and able to quickly switch subjects
- Proactive, with credibility to gain respect at all levels of the company
- Adaptable to change and able to work well under pressure
- Capability to work as part of a team and autonomously manage workload
- Experience with SharePoint an asset
- Willingness to become knowledgeable about departmental functions and services within General Dynamics UK
Salary & Benefits
Starting salary between £25,560.00 and £31,950.00, depending on experience, plus an excellent flexible benefits package.
Compressed nine‑day fortnight and compressed hours – every other Friday off
Flexible working environment with recognised and rewarded contributions
Equal Opportunity & EEO
General Dynamics is a Disability Confident Employer and offers interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role. All successful applicants must obtain the appropriate UK security clearance and undertake right‑to‑work checks.
Administrator in Hastings employer: General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics offers a competitive starting salary and a flexible working environment in St Leonards-on-Sea. The company values contributions and provides a compressed nine-day fortnight, allowing every other Friday off. As a Disability Confident Employer, they ensure equal opportunities for all applicants.
Contact Details:
General Dynamics Mission Systems Recruitment Team
