Join a dynamic team within the UK Support Function and to support the Senior Management and their teams. In addition, you will undertake specific projects/responsibilities for the management team.
Salary: Circa £28,000 depending on experience
Location: Stevenage
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification.
Security 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.
What we can offer you:
Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Enhanced 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.
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
The opportunity:
Join a dynamic team within the UK Support Function and to support the 'Stratus Programme' Senior Management and their teams on a 12 month fixed term contract. In addition, you will undertake specific projects/responsibilities for the management team. 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 and organisation skills and attention to detail, which is key to the success in this role.
Will be based in our Stevenage office, however, flexibility to travel to other sites may be required
Delivering high level administrative and business support to Senior Management and their teams
Create and maintain MS Excel spread sheets, PowerPoint presentations, MS word documents accurately and assist with reports that are sent directly to our clients internal and external
Providing core support to numerous managers:
Complex diaries, extensive travel arrangements and expenses
Organise meetings, events, training days, participate when required and take and manage actions
The role requires a high level of accountability, integrity, resilience and the ability to work within a team
Participation in UK Support Function initiatives and personal development initiatives
Understanding and utilising MBDA systems
Assist the project and/or functional population to optimise efficiency throughout the business
Develop to become the knowledge point of contact within the project and/or function. These tasks may be varied and ad-hoc in scope
What we're looking for from you:
Experience in a similar Business /Admin Support role; managing complex diaries, organising meetings, events and travel arrangements
Someone that is forward thinking, who looks to improve efficiencies in working practices and processes
A keen interest in what we do and the desire to understand how MBDA works and how their role impacts the company/department
A professional approach, with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task and be proactive
A team player that prides themselves with the success of the team and the department
A professional demeanour in all situations and be able to withhold confidential information
It is essential that you undertake the extensive duties with flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm and operate as an integral part of the team
Willingness to learn and extend the role above and beyond the job description
Someone that has good communication and engagement skills
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