Administrative Assistant

  • NOV
  • Otford, Kent
  • Aug 11, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

As an Administrative Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the daily operations of our business. Working closely with the Administration & Contracts Manager, you'll provide administrative support across finance, purchasing, dispatch and general office activities while helping to maintain efficient processes and excellent service for both internal and external stakeholders.

This is a varied role offering exposure to multiple areas of the business, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is eager to develop a broad administrative skill set.

About the Team

You'll join a friendly and supportive administration team that works closely with colleagues across the business to support approximately 15 employees on site. Collaboration, open communication and a willingness to help each other are central to the team's culture. You'll receive structured onboarding, hands-on support and ongoing coaching, including full training on our ERP system.

Why This Role Matters

Your work will help ensure the smooth running of the office by supporting finance administration, purchasing, dispatch activities and customer service. By delivering accurate, timely and professional administrative support, you'll enable colleagues across the business to focus on delivering value to our customers while contributing to efficient day-to-day operations.

About NOV

NOV delivers technology-driven equipment, systems, services and software solutions that support energy production and industrial operations worldwide. Through engineering, manufacturing and service expertise, we help customers improve safety, efficiency, reliability and operational performance across a wide range of industries.

Why Join NOV

Joining NOV means becoming part of a global organisation while working in a close-knit local team where your contribution is recognised and valued. We offer:

A varied administrative role with exposure to finance, purchasing, dispatch and office administration.

Comprehensive onboarding and full ERP system training.

A collaborative, supportive and friendly working environment.

Opportunities to broaden your skills and gain valuable business experience within a global organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About Us
Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success. We Power the Industry that Powers the World Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future. Global Family We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. Purposeful Innovation Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better. Service Above All This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

About the Team