Business Support Specialist - Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) Family

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking a passionate individual for a technical administrative support role in Stevenage. You'll ensure effective support for the Common Anti-air Modular Missile Family, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to work closely with various stakeholders. This hybrid position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a company bonus and enhanced parental leave. We're looking for someone proactive, attentive to detail, and willing to learn. Join us in supporting the Armed Forces and their mission.

Benefits

Company bonus

Healthcare Cash Plan

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Flexi Leave

Subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Meticulous approach to tasks with a positive attitude.
• Ability to adapt in changing environments and tools.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support technical administrative functions for the CAMM Family.
• Assist in export licensing and security approvals.
• Create and maintain document templates.
• Be a key member of the UK Support Function.

Skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Proficiency in Microsoft packages

Job description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a passionate individual to join the UK Support Function team.

Salary

: Circa £35,000 depending on experience

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.

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…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity:

You will undertake specific responsibilities to support, prioritise and coordinate effective and efficient technical administrative support to the Common Anti‑air Modular Missile (CAMM) Family. You will need to exhibit a high level of organisation skills, great team ethic and the ability to interface with people at all levels both internally and externally, whilst embracing innovative ways of working.

• Based at our Stevenage office with the flexibility to travel to other UK sites
• Support the Export Control Facilitator (ECF) on export licencing and security approvals
• Support the Export Delivery Coordinator for export shipping issues
• To work alongside the Sector Knowledge Management lead, assisting them with Knowledge Management initiatives in the domain
• Provide support to our Engineering Security team in the processing of the release of classified data / documents to export customers
• Create and maintain Document templates (Memos, PowerPoint, Report Formats) with up to date commercial /copyright statements for the domain
• Be the sector representative in the implementation for the efficient use of software and associated processes
• Maintain and manage the domains Resource Shortage Register
• Be the owner and gatekeeper of the domains New Starter Pack
• Manage and maintain internal organisation charts for the teams within the domain
• To be a key member within the UK Support Function and participate in engagement activities
• Sharing best practice and knowledge within the UK Support Function and offering guidance and training to team members
• Participation and progress on UK Support Function personal development initiatives – to be accountable for own self‑learning and development
• Any other adhoc technical administration duties

What we're looking for from you:

• Can demonstrate an ability to prioritise tasks to achieve results in a timely manner, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A meticulous approach to tasks, with a positive attitude, ability to multi‑task, be proactive and accountable
• Someone that is self‑motivated with the ability to adapt to changing environments, evolving technologies, tools and processes
• Can demonstrate a great team ethic and the ability to interface and build close working relationships with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally
• Able to effectively collate data, analyse and present findings in an engaging manner
• Someone that is forward thinking, who looks to improve efficiencies in working practices, processes and engagement activities
• Can demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Microsoft packages and an ability to identify, implement and utilise specialist tools and software to streamline tasks. (Training will be provided on specialist tools and software)
• Can demonstrate courage and influencing skills whilst promoting MBDA company values and behaviours
• A professional demeanour in all situations and be able to withhold confidential information
• Willingness to learn and extend the role above and beyond the job description

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