Job Title:  Configuration Administrator

The Company

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions.  We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

Our award-winning Mission Systems Team designs, develops and delivers some of the world’s most advanced aviation mission systems from within our office in Lincoln.  As a result of our continued success and business expansion we are delighted to offer an Office Administrator role to provide a broad range of administrative duties to keep Inzpire’s Mission Systems Division functioning whilst also supporting our customers.

Working for the BAU Programme Manager, you will be responsible for assisting in day-to-day activities including; document review and approval process administration, stock management and general office administration. As part of an innovative and friendly team you will be key to the provision of an outstanding service to our customers.

The role will include tasks such as:

• Maintaining the Mission Systems document configuration management process.
• Stock room inventory, customer deliveries, managing and monitoring project stock.
• General office administration.

The Person

We are looking for a confident, proactive and polite individual who possesses excellent administrative, organisational and interpersonal skills. We would prefer some relevant experience in configuration control and stock management, but attracting a person with the right mindset for the job is more important for us than experience.

You will need to exhibit a pragmatic approach in the use of Mission Systems processes as well as the ability to manage a number of concurrent tasks and deadlines. You will also be confident when liaising with both the team and external customers. This role will be diverse and will also give you a sense of responsibility.

To be successful you will need to:

• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and proactive.
• Have a high level of organisational skills and be able to prioritise a varied workload.
• Have previous administration experience or other relevant experience.

• Have experience with Microsoft Office.
• Be passionate about delivering a high level of customer service.
• Be polite and professional in manner.

Part of the job will require you to use your own vehicle to travel to local suppliers and a selection of retailers, therefore a full UK driver’s license is essential.  Reimbursement will be provided for any travel costs.

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

How to apply

If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award-winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.

Please note that we are part of the QinetiQ family and you will be taken to the QinetiQ careers website in order to complete your application.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
• Company Share Incentive Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme. 
• Generous death in service (£100k).
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance. 
• Funded role specific training and financial assistance with professional development.
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.

Equal Opportunities

Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.

We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment.  We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.