Business Support Associate

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Business Support Associate, where you'll play a vital role in driving business performance and supporting key projects. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to analyze data, collaborate with various departments, and contribute to meaningful decision-making processes. You'll be part of a dedicated team, delivering essential services that enhance operational efficiency. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact while enjoying a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proficient in data analysis tools like MS Excel and PowerBI.
• Experienced in project management with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive business performance management through data analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide actionable insights.

Skills

MS Excel

PowerBI

Project Management

Mathematics

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

A-Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification

GCSE in English and Maths Grade C or equivalent

APM Project Management fundamentals

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Business Support Associate

Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Job Title: Business Support Associate
Location: Plymouth
Compensation: £38,084 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / 9 Month Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF63601

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Business Support Associate at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role
As a Business Support Associate, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Join our Business Support Team to deliver essential services, assist the Business Support Manager (BSM), and compile vital Management Information, driving improvement initiatives and supporting key projects.

Day-to-day, you’ll drive business performance management by analysing key metrics, collaborating with stakeholders to transform data into actionable insights, maintaining critical registers, and supporting project lifecycles from initiation to benefits measurement.

• Collate and analyse key metrics for business performance management, supporting regular and ad-hoc reporting for the Assurance Directorate.
• Collaborate with Heads of Department and stakeholders to validate data and provide actionable insights for senior management decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and accessible registers, including risk records, financial controls, and project documentation.
• Assist the BSM in project lifecycle activities, from initiation to implementation and benefits measurement.
• Transform data into meaningful information, delivering recommendations to drive intelligent business decisions.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Business Support Associate

• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerBI, or similar tools to analyse and present data effectively.
• Experienced in project management environments with strong organisational skills.
• Skilled in mathematics and numeracy, paired with a professional and adaptable attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for collaboration and results.

Qualifications for the Business Support Associate

• A-Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification or suitable experience.
• GCSE in English and Maths Grade C or equivalent.
• APM Project Management fundamentals or experience of working within a project management environment – Desirable.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.