Administrative Support Manager working within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wing Headquarters RAF Air cadets. The job holder will be responsible for managing a wide range of administrative support functions as a member of a three person Headquarters team, enabling safe and engaging cadet activities in line with RAF Air Cadets Policy for adult volunteers and cadets across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. The Line Manager, along with RAF Air Cadet Headquarters, can be flexible about workplace attendance and, subject to negotiation, offer a blended office and working from home environment.

General office management and administrative support to the Wing Executive Officer, volunteer staff and cadets, including

• Oversight and management of all volunteer administration;
• Maintaining the Wing databases and SharePoint Site;
• Management and Oversight of all vetting, including DBS and Baseline Personnel Security Standard;
• Liaison and oversight of external contractor work on squadron properties;
• Administration and Oversight of the Wing Budget;
• Providing advice and guidance to squadron staff on administration and procedural issues;
• Supervising the activities of the Administrative Assistant; and
• Deputising for the Wing Executive Officer during their leave and other absences.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• IT skills including proficient use of MS Office suite and ability to use, or learn to use, a variety of software packages, including the RAF Air Cadet Bader content management system and the MOD Clarity vehicle booking system;
• Previous experience of working in a personnel or general administrative environment/role;

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Job contact :

Name :
Philip Swan, Wing Executive Officer
Email :
philip.swan103@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email :
DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk