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Maritime Administrator - Offshore Operations Apprenticeship

Serco Limited · Portsmouth · posted 3 July 2026

Wage
£15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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  • Support the planning and coordination of vessel operations, ensuring schedules align with operational and training requirements
  • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of vessel programmes, tasking plans, and operational schedules
  • Liaise with vessel crews, engineers, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and up-to-date operational information
  • Help coordinate crew movements, travel, and logistics, ensuring vessels are fully resourced for tasking
  • Maintain and update operational systems, records, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Support the monitoring of vessel availability, maintenance periods, and operational readiness
  • Assist in responding to short-notice changes and reprioritisation of tasks, developing problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment
  • Prepare reports, briefings, and administrative documentation to support planning and operational oversight
  • Ensure all activities are carried out in line with company procedures, safety standards, and defence requirements
  • Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners involved in maritime operations
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance planning processes and efficiency
  • Complete all elements of the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship, including coursework, assessments, and on-the-job learning
  • Demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and a proactive approach within a disciplined operational environment

Your training

  • To be provided by Serco - Schedule to be confirmed

Where it leads

  • To be confirmed by employer

About Serco Limited

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade Level 4-9) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4-9) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Semaphore Tower, H M Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LT

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