Job Introduction
PLEASE NOTE - Interviews are taking place 10th August 2026 AM ONLY
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32 hours per week
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Mon-Thu: 08:30-16:00 (incl 30min lunch break) / Fri: 08:30-12:30 (no break)
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Please note: This is a uniformed post.
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£12.71 per hour
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Free Car parking
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Job Description:
Are you an organised and detail-focused administrator who enjoys working in a busy office environment? We are looking for a General Administrator to join our team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, providing essential administrative and clerical support within a busy operational environment.
The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter who is confident working independently, using their own initiative and managing their workload without requiring a high level of day-to-day supervision.
This is a varied role where you will support the wider team with day-to-day administration, maintain accurate records, coordinate meetings and assist with the preparation and collation of important information and reports.
What You’ll Do:
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Providing general clerical and administrative support to the team.
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Drafting routine correspondence and documents as required.
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Collating and managing returns, statistics and other information, ensuring these are completed accurately and within deadlines.
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Providing day-to-day office support and responding to routine telephone enquiries.
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Acting as a point of contact for queries and ensuring these are resolved or passed to the appropriate person.
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Coordinating and arranging meetings and interviews.
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Preparing meeting rooms and facilities, including arranging stationery, materials and refreshments.
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Supporting meetings as required, including taking minutes and ensuring rooms are cleared afterwards.
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Notifying attendees of meetings in advance.
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Producing clear and accurate meeting minutes for review within three business days.
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Maintaining excellent relationships with colleagues, customers and clients.
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Supporting the team with other reasonable administrative duties as required.
What You Bring:
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Previous administrative experience, ideally gained within a busy office environment.
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Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your workload.
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Ability to work accurately and meet tight deadlines.
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A professional and approachable manner.
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5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent), or NVQ Business Administration Level 2.
Desirable
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ECDL or equivalent IT qualification.
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Previous experience or knowledge of military IT systems.
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An understanding of, or experience working within, a military environment.
What we offer:
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On-the-job training with experienced professionals
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Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
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Career development opportunities within Sodexo
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A friendly and supportive work environment
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Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
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Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
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Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
