Business Support Specialist - System Design Capability R32262

MBDA S.A.S.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company based in Bristol is looking for a passionate individual to join their UK Support Function team. You will provide crucial technical administrative support to the System Design Capability team and participate in enhancing team collaboration and driving innovation. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and high proficiency in Microsoft packages. The role includes hybrid working, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, including a company bonus and flexible leave options.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

25 days annual leave plus options to purchase additional days

Private medical and dental insurance

Gym membership options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively to achieve results.
• Meticulous approach with positive attitude in multi-tasking.
• Ability to interface with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative support for the System Design team.
• Support Technology Managers with new technologies.
• Participate in UK Support Function development initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team ethic

Data collation and analysis

Microsoft Office proficiency

Proactive attitude

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a passionate individual to join the UK Support Function team. You will undertake specific responsibilities to support, prioritise and coordinate effective and efficient technical administrative support to the System Design Capability team. You will need to exhibit a high level of organisational skills, great team ethic and the ability to interface with people at all levels both internally and externally, whilst embracing innovative ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Based at our Bristol office with the flexibility to travel to other UK sites.
• Collation, distribution and management of general reviews – outputs, actions, observations.
• Support the domain utilizing the Systems Engineering tool‑set, including:
  • Setting up projects.
  • Creating and maintaining user groups.
  • Managing permissions.
  • Issue resolution.
• Support the Missile Design UK (MDUK) Capability Manager, in liaison with Function Heads, in the following activities:
  • Conduct MDUK Capability reviews.
  • Collation of strategic investment best practice guidance.
  • Creation of a MBDA engineering guidance (pilot with the wider Missile Design functions).
  • Division‑wide deployment of MDUK new‑starter process.
  • Supporting Technology Managers to understand how to prepare the division/business with new technologies.
• Be a key member within the UK Support Function and participate in engagement activities.
• Share best practice and knowledge within the UK Support Function and offer guidance and training to team members.
• Participate in and progress on UK Support Function personal development initiatives – be accountable for own learning.
• Any other ad‑hoc technical administration duties.

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks to achieve results in a timely manner, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Meticulous approach to tasks, positive attitude, ability to multi‑task, proactive and accountable.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to adapt to changing environments, evolving technologies, tools and processes.
• Show great team ethic and ability to interface and build close working relationships with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
• Effectively collate data, analyse and present findings in an engaging manner.
• Forward‑thinking, looking to improve efficiencies in working practices, processes and engagement activities.
• High proficiency in Microsoft packages and ability to identify, implement and utilise specialist tools and software to and provide technical support and training to the domain (training will be provided).
• Demonstrate courage and influencing skills while promoting MBDA company values and behaviours.
• Professional demeanour in all situations and ability to withhold confidential information.
• Willingness to learn and extend the role beyond the job description.

Benefits

Salary: Circa £35,000 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2‑3 days per week on‑site. Security clearance: British Citizen. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 based on company performance. Pension: maximum total contribution up to 14%. Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime. Flexi leave: up to 15 additional days. Flexible working: supported. Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave with enhancements for paternity, neonatal and fertility treatments. Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking. Healthcare Cash Plan: cashback on everyday healthcare expenses.

Annual leave: 25 days paid per year, increases with years of service. Additional 5 days can be purchased.

Financial wellbeing: free webinars, financial education website, share incentive plan, mortgage advice, season ticket loan, critical illness lump sum.

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential support. Private medical insurance: available to all, funded for eligible employees. Dental insurance, healthcare cash plan, health and leisure benefits.

Gym membership options: Healthworks on‑site gym, annual club membership with discounts. Discounts and vouchers platform, Costco membership, technology vouchers, charity donations, MBDA MyCar scheme.

Recognition: MBDA awarded as best places to work, etc.

Dynamic working: flexi‑time scheme, home office options, accrue up to 15 days flexi‑leave.

Security clearance: UK Security or BPSS required.