About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive
Business Support Officer
to join our team at Blandford Forum. You will play a key role in supporting business management activities, security administration, and business change processes within a secure environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail to make a real impact in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive administrative support to business management, including
process improvements.
* Coordinate customer, visitor, and sub-contractor security and health & safety requirements.
* Maintain training databases and support onboarding/offboarding of staff (induction, training, resource allocation).
* Liaise with customers and suppliers to support business change and business support activities.
* Prepare and maintain change-related commercial documentation, ensuring all incidents are costed, billed, and reported accurately.
* Support change management processes
: maintain files, submit purchase requests/orders, track deliveries, and approve invoices for payment.
* Deputise for other Support Officers during periods of absence.
* Participate in routine security checks and opening/closing of secure facilities as part of a duty rota.
About You
* Proven experience as an effective office administrator, with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
* Experience managing staff security clearance records and liaising with external vetting organisations.
* Knowledge of business change
management processes and procedures.
* Financial experience in procurement processes, including purchase requests, purchase orders, invoicing, and sub-contractor quotes.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task under pressure.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible and proactive approach.
Additional Information
* This role requires SC security clearance (BPSS to start).
* British nationality required (MOD site).
* Occasional ad hoc UK travel may be required.
* Participation in a duty rota for secure facility checks (approx. every 12 weeks).
Ready to join a high-performing team and make a difference? Apply now to become our next Business Support Officer