Administrator - Purchasing and Asset CI contract

One Cost; Gosport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based service provider is seeking a part-time Administrator to manage purchasing and asset information within a secure environment. The ideal candidate is organised and discreet, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in using service management tools. The role is hybrid, requiring on-site attendance twice a week, offering a salary of £25-28k pro rata and benefits including annual leave and a health cash plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave with purchasing option

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension

Generous flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and proactive attitude.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with precision and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Asset Hardware/Software CI data for IT Operations.
• Lead maintenance and support contracts and inventory systems.
• Provide purchasing support and generate purchase orders.
• Liaise with collaborators to gather purchasing requirements.
• Reconcile invoices and maintain financial records.
• Update ServiceNow incidents related to purchasing activities.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Using service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow)

Data entry and management

Team collaboration

Discretion and confidentiality

Job description

Administrator - Purchasing and Asset CI contract

One Cost Gosport, England, United Kingdom

Part-time, Permanent (30 hours per week, flexible 4–5 days per week, hybrid: onsite twice a week). Security clearance level: SC.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive administrator to join our team within a secure operational environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on precision, discretion, and professionalism, and who is confident handling sensitive information with care and integrity.

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee Asset Hardware/Software CI data for IT Operations with Purchasing Lead or Asset Manager guidance.
• Lead all aspects of maintenance and support contracts, inventory systems, service level agreements, and lifecycle tracking including End of Support and End of Life dates.
• Provide purchasing support to Account Business Units, including generating purchase orders, processing BACS and credit card payments.
• Liaise with collaborators to gather purchasing and renewal requirements, ensuring consistency, traceability, and compliance.
• Reconcile invoices and credit card transactions, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Update ServiceNow incidents and requests related to vendor engagement and purchasing activities.

What You'll Bring

• Proficiency in office software: Especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficiency in using service management tools: (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Data entry and management: Accurately inputting and managing data.
• Team collaboration: Working well with colleagues and supporting team goals.
• Discretion and confidentiality: Handling sensitive information responsibly.

It Would Be Great If You Had

• Understanding of ITIL principles and practices.

Benefits

• Salary: £25-28kpa, pro rata.
• 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy extra days.
• Health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund.

Employment Type

Part-time, Permanent

Senior Level

Entry level

Job Function

Purchasing and Supply Chain, Administrative and Support Services

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application.

About SSCL

SSCL is the market leader in critical business support services for the UK public sector. Operating at size and scale since 2013, SSCL has delivered over £750 million of savings - providing more funds for front line public services. We transform services using digital solutions and innovative technology, developing platforms that enable flexibility to meet the changing needs of our Government, Defence and Police clients.

We employ around 3,000 people who sit at the heart of our business strategy. Their passion and connection to our values and our purpose is what sets us apart and puts SSCL in the Top 20 of GPTW large workplaces.

Living SSCL means we deliver social value within our services and work with our clients and community partners to support programmes such as education and employability initiatives across the UK.

We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.