Business Support Officer - Programmes

The Engineer UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Business Support Officer to provide administrative and operational support within a dynamic team in Bristol. The role includes managing senior management's diaries, organising events, and supporting wider team activities. Candidates should possess strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on improving efficiencies in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar business/admin support role.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office applications.
• High resilience and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive administrative support to senior management.
• Organise meetings, events, and manage related actions.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets and presentations.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Team player

Forward-thinking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About The Job

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. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What We Can Offer You

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and varies 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 seeking flexible arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Including subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The Opportunity

UKSF prides itself on high team spirit and an inclusive environment. As a Business Support Officer (BSO) in a friendly team, you will provide administrative and operational support to the Sea Viper Team within Programmes at our Bristol site.

The Role

• Provide proactive, accurate administrative support to senior management, including managing complex diaries, travel, and expenses
• Organise meetings, events, workshops, and training days, and manage related actions
• Create and maintain MS Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, MS OneNote, and Word documents
• Utilise MBDA systems, tools, and policies
• Support wider UKSF activities, such as participation in working groups
• Perform varied and ad-hoc tasks as needed

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a similar business/admin support role
• High resilience, communication, organisation skills, and attention to detail
• Forward-thinking with a focus on improving efficiencies
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office applications
• Ability to prioritise, multi-task, and manage workload effectively
• Enthusiastic team player with integrity and confidentiality
• Willingness to learn and extend role responsibilities
• Ability to develop as a knowledge point of contact within the team
• Confident in building effective relationships at all levels
• Participation in UK Support Function and personal development initiatives

Our Company

MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting armed forces and defending our nations. We value diversity and encourage all applicants to seek support or adjustments during the recruitment process. Follow us on social media or visit our careers website for more information.