Deputy Commander's Personal Secretary

Job Introduction

About the role

At Sodexo, we are proud to serve the UK’s Armed forces for over 30 years! We believe it’s the little things that make the biggest impact!

An excellent opportunity has arisen to become a Personal Secretary to the deputy commander at Colchester Garrison, in Merville Barracks.

• To organise, arrange and manage the Deputy Commander’s official programme; encompassing visits to Brigade units, senior visitors, both military and civilian, to Brigade HQ; office calls and meetings; overseas visits and movement to Brigade, Divisional and other information headquarters exercises.
• To coordinate all travel and accommodation arrangements; liaison with internal and external agencies on the Deputy Commander’s programme and working life.

You'll be accountable for ensuring Deputy Commanders’ day runs smoothly, all work is completed to the highest standard and all deadlines are met in a timely manner with outstanding attention to detail and great organisational skills. You’ll be supporting in all aspects of administration for a high profile military figure.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

A few things about you

It’s important to have a positive, approachable attitude and strong communication skills with the ability to demonstrate abilities to work alone, and work with confidence.

This position requires a confidence in all things admin related, so knowledge of IT is needed. Along with the ability to hold professional conversations and be able to keep calm under pressure.

Please note, that a basic DBS check is required if successful in applying for this position.

Package Description

• 37 hours per week 
• £10.03 per hour
• Monday - Friday
• Mon-Thu: 09:00-17:00 / Fri: 09:00-16:30
• Full training provided 
• Frequent transport links close-by
• Secure free parking available on site
• Pension scheme provided by Legal & General
• Amazing opportunity to kick start a professional career 
• Sodexo discounts and rewards hub
• Unconditional support, recognition and growth opportunities

About the Company

Why choose Sodexo?   

You don’t just join Sodexo, you belong.    

What do we mean when we say belong?    

It’s simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. That’s our philosophy in a nutshell.    

A career at Sodexo won’t tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, you’ll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.   

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.    

 We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.     

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process   

Our benefits:   

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life and health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefit that you can tailor to suit your needs and help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo.    

·         20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)   

·         5% pension contribution   

·         Sodexo Discounts from over 1,200 top retailers    

·         Talk – a free wellbeing support helpline for you and your family   

·         Cycle to work    

·         Life assurance.