Administrative Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Portsmouth
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Administrative
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SKILLS

Communication Interpersonal Skills Organisational Skills Attention to Detail Problem-solving Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint

FULL DESCRIPTION

Administrative Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group Limited - Portsmouth - Full-Time

Job Description

OEG is a leading energy solutions business, providing mission-critical infrastructure assets and services to the global offshore energy industry. Through our specialist divisions - topside, marine, subsea, logistics and industrials, we are a pivotal link in the global offshore energy project chain, ensuring our customers’ projects are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently.

Core Purpose

  • To support the sourcing, interviewing and onboarding of offshore personnel while working closely with the Personnel Team, Project Managers, and the Senior Recruitment/Personnel Lead.
  • To enable effective workforce planning by maintaining accurate personnel records and ensuring the selection and engagement of suitable subcontractor candidates.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Act as the first point of contact for all contractor vacancy opportunities, administering and responding to recruitment queries.
  • Manage the onboarding of new contractors, verifying that all certifications are current and complete.
  • Administer and maintain contractor databases.
  • Support tenders, contracts, and variation orders for active contractors.
  • Administer IR35 determinations for all applicable contractors.
  • Undertake any other duties reasonably within the scope and capability of the role.

QHSE Responsibilities

To have a general understanding of the areas of our QHSE Management System and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s QHSE aims and objectives that are relevant to the role. Comply with the requirements of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group Policies and the responsibilities within the wider QHSE Management System.

Skills and Experience

  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
  • Confident in making direct phone calls to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of seniority.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workloads.
  • High level of attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy in all tasks.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, analyse information, and implement effective solutions.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year’s experience in an administrative or coordination role.
  • Proficient in IT, with strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all applicants.

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