About the role

As part of the Business Support Hub, you’ll play a key role in providing high-quality support across the National Oceanography Centre (NOC). This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll be part of the go-to team for a wide range of administrative and operational needs, from arranging travel, meetings and workshops, to supporting wider business processes and activities.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Business Support Team, ensuring continuity, efficiency and a seamless flow of operations that helps NOC deliver its mission.

About you

To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be an experienced and adaptable administrator who can balance multiple priorities with confidence and professionalism. Strong organisational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs will be key, as will maintaining discretion when handling sensitive matters. You will have a background in high-level customer service to a range of teams, experience dealing with complex travel arrangements, have advanced skills in Microsoft Office, good communication skills and ability to work independently.

Why NOC?

We offer a generous set of benefits, including:

• 30 days contractual annual leave, plus 3.5 extra closure days and bank holidays
• a 10% employer contribution pension scheme
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and anonymous support on mental, physical, emotional, health and financial issues
• access to a flexible benefits portal offering online discounts, cashback and eGift cards
• a Cycle2Work scheme allowing employees to acquire bikes and accessories
• a great working environment with a number of social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations
• Living Wage Employer

Location

This position will be based in Southampton. The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking with over 40 EV charging points.

The NOC has a hybrid working approach where for most positions staff can work from home up to 2 days per week. If you are interested in this position, but require a more flexible working arrangement, please contact the recruitment team using the contact details below.

Submitting an application

Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the NOC recruitment team at careers@noc.ac.uk or 07355 676794.

Before submitting your application, please ensure you have reviewed the attached job description and person specification.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position, as we strive to create a supportive and equitable environment where all voices are valued and heard.

Those seeking employment at NOC are considered solely on their qualifications, skills and experience, without regard to gender, gender identity, age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, relationship status, family status (including pregnancy / maternity leave) or any other protected characteristic.

There is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the position and declare a disability. NOC is an Investors in People organisation.

Date advert posted: 27/08/2025

Closing date: 10/09/2025. This vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.

Please note we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this position.