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: Circa £28,000 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...
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) within the Programmes Export Operations team, you will provide administrative and operational support to the management team as detailed below, but not limited to:
The Role - specific requirements
To provide pro-active, accurate and comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Management and training team, to include (but not limited to):
To manage complex diaries, extensive travel arrangements and expenses
To organising 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
Various coordination with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
Assist and support new starters within the team
Raise purchase requisitions and process invoices using MBDA online tools
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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Salary description
£28000.00 - £28000.00 per year