Business Support Officer - Missile Architecture Validation
11 days ago
Stevenage
We have an exciting new role for a highly motivated, organised and efficient individual to join the UK Support Function team. This dynamic role provides a fantastic opportunity to develop your skill set and be a part of friendly, supportive team that encourages personal growth and collaborative working.\n\nJob Title: Business Support Officer - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract\n\nSalary: Circa £28,000 depending on experience\n\nLocation: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)\n\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\n\nOvertime: opportunity for paid overtime\n\nFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days\n\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\n\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\n\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...\n\nHealthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . \nThe opportunity:\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to join our dynamic team within the UK Support Function to support, based at our Stevenage office, supporting the Head of Integration & System Validation. You are required to be proactive in managing a busy workload and will work on your own initiative on some occasions. You will need to exhibit a high level of resilience, communication, collaboration and organisation skills with attention to detail, which is key to success in this role.\nDelivering high level administrative and business support to Senior Management and their teams within the MAV dept.\n\nManaging complex diaries, extensive travel arrangements and expenses (utilising company tools)\n\nOrganise meetings, events, training days, participate with facilitation when required, take and manage actions and assist with putting meeting packs together\n\nThe role requires a high level of accountability, integrity, resilience the ability to work within a team, share knowledge and best practice\n\nUnderstanding and utilising MBDA systems and tools, as well as collaborative tools such as Skype\n\nAssist the project and/or functional population to optimise efficiency throughout the business\n\nDevelop to become the knowledge point of contact within the function. These tasks may be varied and ad-hoc in scope\n\nSupporting new starters (face to face and virtually) organising equipment and delivering new starter packs to ensure smooth on boarding\n\nProducing slide packs and arranging guest speakers for Monthly Meetings\n\nUpdating organisational charts on a regular basis\n\nAct as a floor plate co coordinator, managing door access and desk space/moves\n\nWorking effectively with the other BSO supporting the project to ensure consistency to support and open communication (knowledge of One Note is an advantage)\n\nParticipation in UK Support Function initiatives and personal development initiatives\nWhat we're looking for from you:\nExperience in a similar Business /Admin Support role; managing complex diaries, organising meetings, events and travel arrangements\n\nThe ability to build and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders\n\nSomeone that is forward thinking, who looks to improve efficiencies in working practices and processes\n\nA keen interest in what we do and the desire to understand how MBDA works and how their role impacts the company/department\n\nA professional approach, with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task be proactive and thrive in a varied role\n\nA team player that prides themselves with the success of the team and the department, with a real can do attitude\n\nA professional demeanour in all situations and be able to withhold confidential information\n\nIt is essential that you undertake the extensive duties with flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm and operate as an integral part of the team\n\nWillingness to learn and extend the role above and beyond the job description\n\nSomeone that has good communication and engagement skills\n\nProficient in Microsoft Office\nOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-RM1