Administrative Assistant (Part time)

Subsea Craft•Portsmouth, NH

2d•$22,000

About The Position

SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications. Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: we are founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially-adept. We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Please note that all offers of employment are conditional and subject to satisfactory DBS, driving licence and reference checks. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. We will consider criminal record information alongside the wider range of evidence gathered at the application, interview, and pre-employment checking stages. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to everyone. If you are shortlisted, we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). We may retain your details for future suitable roles unless you advise us otherwise. For details of how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

Requirements

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
High level of attention to detail.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to come up with creative solutions to issues.
Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with UK National security clearance required for certain roles.

Responsibilities

Acting as a point of contact via email, phone and in person.
Welcoming visitors and showing them to meetings.
Scheduling meetings, including booking rooms/resources and arranging catering.
Organising systems and updating office databases.
Ordering and receiving office equipment, consumables, stationery, branded clothing etc.
Maintaining a tidy, well‑presented workspace for staff and visitors.
Assist with arranging and running internal and external team events.
Assist with arranging staff travel, UK and International.
Raising purchase requisitions and liaising with departmental budget holders.
Troubleshooting minor admin or logistical issues

Benefits

Pension Contribution – Pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice.
Annual Bonus Scheme – Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus scheme, linked to individual and company performance.
Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
Wellbeing Day – An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.