Business Support Officer - Manufacturing Project Management - Fixed Term Contract

MBDA UK Ltd; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to become a valued member of our dynamic team within the UK Support Function (UKSF) on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Salary: Circa £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 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
  
• 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 UKSF prides itself on high levels of team spirit and strives towards creating an inclusive environment, where our teams can develop and grow within a supportive working culture.

Working as a Business Support Officer (BSO) in a friendly and supportive team based at our Bolton site, you will provide administrative and operational support to the rapidly expanding Project Management Manufacturing Team as detailed below, but not limited to:

• Complex diaries, extensive travel arrangements and expenses
  
• Organise meetings, events, training days, participate when required and take and manage actions
  
• Participation in UK Support Function initiatives and personal development initiatives
  
• Understanding and utilising MS Office and MBDA systems
  
• These tasks may be varied and ad-hoc in scope
  

What we're looking for from you:

• Will be based in our Bolton office, however, flexibility to travel to other sites may occasionally be required
  
• Provide pro-active, accurate and comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Management teams within Manufacturing Project Management
  
• Create and maintain MS Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and MS Word documents accurately
  
• Assisting new starters within the Manufacturing Project Management teams
  
• Maintenance of Intranet site for Manufacturing Project Management
  
• Monitor and action incoming requests via a shared inbox
  

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.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

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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