Business Support Officer - FC / ASW

MBDA 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.

The opportunity:

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.

The role will require you to support the Senior Management and their teams in one of our exciting project areas (FC/ASW). The role requires someone that is confident, has the ability to build networks, influence others, and be proactive in managing a busy workload. You will need to exhibit a high level of resilience, communication, and organisation skills with attention to detail, which is key to success in this role.

The Role (In brief but not limited to):

• Delivering high level administrative and business support to Senior Management and their teams within one of our project area (FC/ASW)
• Managing complex diaries, extensive travel arrangements and expenses (utilising company tools/systems)
• Organise meetings, workshops and events
• Support meetings when required, take and manage actions and assist with putting meeting packs together
• The role requires a high level of accountability, integrity, resilience the ability to work within a team, share knowledge and best practice
• Understanding and utilising MBDA systems and tools, as well as collaborative tools such as Skype
• Assist the project and/or functional population to optimise efficiency throughout the business
• Develop to become the knowledge point of contact within the project. These tasks may be varied and ad-hoc in scope
• Maintaining project databases, and shared folders
• Assisting with access control inline with company processes
• Working effectively with the other UK Support Function team members, supporting the project to ensure consistency and open communication (knowledge of One Note is an advantage)
• Participation in UK Support Function initiatives and personal development initiatives

What we're looking for from you:

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• 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 be proactive and thrive in a varied role
• A team player that prides themselves with the success of the team and the department, with a real can do attitude
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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

Location: Stevenage, Bristol

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We offer a blended approach to home and office working, meeting the needs of the employee and the business. This role requires 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.