Business Support Officer FC/ASW Programme - 12 month FTC

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking a dynamic Business/Admin Support professional to assist Senior Management on a 12-month fixed term contract. Responsibilities include delivering high-level administrative support, managing complex diaries, and organizing meetings. Ideal candidates have experience in similar roles, possess excellent communication skills, and are proactive team players. The position offers a hybrid working model with 2-3 days on-site in Stevenage.

Qualifications

• Ability to improve efficiencies in working practices.
• Must have a professional approach and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and extend the role beyond the job description.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high level administrative support to Senior Management.
• Create and maintain documents and reports accurately.
• Organize meetings, events, and manage actions taken.

Skills

Experience in a similar Business/Admin Support role

Complex diary management

Organising meetings and travel arrangements

Good communication and engagement skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Join a dynamic team within the UK Support Function and to support the Head of Function/Senior Management and their teams on a 12 month fixed term contract. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (in brief):

• 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

• 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

Our company

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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.

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We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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