Business Support Officer - Programmes

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Business Support Officer to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Sea Viper Team. This role involves managing complex schedules, organizing events, and supporting wider UKSF activities within a dynamic and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will exhibit resilience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500 based on performance

Up to 14% employer and employee pension contribution

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of flexi leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Business/Admin Support role.
• High level of resilience and attention to detail.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and extensive travel arrangements.
• Organize meetings, events, and take and manage actions.
• Create and maintain MS Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Tools

MS Office Applications

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).

Salary: Up to £28,000 depending on experience

Location: Bristol (with flexibility to travel to other UK sites occasionally)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 - 3 days per week onsite with a flexible/blended approach to office and remote working.

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, you will provide administrative and operational support to the Sea Viper Team within Programmes, based at our Bristol site.

The Role

• To provide pro-active, accurate and comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Management team members to include, but not limited to:

  • To manage complex diaries, extensive travel arrangements and expenses

  • To organise meetings, events, workshops, training days and participate when required and take and manage actions

  • Create and maintain MS Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, MS One Note and MS Word documents accurately

• Understanding and utilising MBDA systems, tools and policies

• Supporting any wider UKSF activities such as participation and contribution to working groups

• These tasks may be varied and ad-hoc in scope

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience in a similar Business /Admin Support role; managing complex diaries, organising meetings, events and travel arrangements

• 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

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Applications (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, OneNote)

• Ability to prioritise, multi-task and manage your own workload effectively

• Someone who is an enthusiastic team player, that demonstrates integrity and maintains confidentiality

• Willingness to learn and extend the role above and beyond the job description

• To develop to become the knowledge point of contact within the team

• Confident in building effective working relationships at all levels

• Participation in UK Support Function and personal development initiatives

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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