We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to become a valued member of our dynamic team within the UK Support Function (UKSF).
Job Title : Business Support Officer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Salary : Circa GBP 28,000 depending on experience
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 GBP 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 Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 The opportunity:
The UK Support Function pride ourselves on high levels of team spirit and provide an inclusive environment, where our teams can develop and grow within a supportive working culture.
As a Business Support Officer (BSO) you will provide administrative and operational support to the Sales and Business Development team as detailed below.
The Role : specific requirements Will be based in our Stevenage office, however, flexibility to travel to other sites may occasionally be required Provide pro:active, accurate and comprehensive administrative support to various Senior Managers within our Sales and Business Development area Assisting new starters within the SBD team Support shared email generic inboxes GIFTS and Hospitality support (utilisation of the tool) Donations and Sponsorship support Comms and engagement activities (WeLink communities, Intranet updates, communications flow down) A high level of stakeholder engagement, various coordination and managing/building relationships within SBD and across the business Create and maintain MS Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and MS Word documents accurately Provide administrative support and facilitate external visits and events A professional demeanour in all situations and be able to withhold confidential information and exhibit high levels of integrity It is essential that you undertake the extensive duties with flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm and operate as an integral part of the team The role requires a high level of accountability, integrity, resilience and the ability to work within a team Generic BSO administrative support (in brief): Extensive complex diary management Extensive complex travel arrangements, both international and domestic Extensive complex expenses Organise complex meetings, events, workshops and training days, participating when required and taking and managing actions Proficient in utilising MS Office applications and understanding and utilising MBDA tools and systems Participation in UK Support Function initiatives and personal development initiatives These tasks may be varied and ad:hoc in scope What were looking for from you: Experience in a similar Business /Admin Support role; managing complex diaries, organising meetings, events, travel arrangements and expenses Someone who can exhibit a high level of resilience, communication, organisation skills and attention to detail, which is key to success in this role Someone who is forward thinking, who looks to improve efficiencies in working practices and processes Ability to prioritise, be adaptable, multi:task a