WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU:

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Someone that is forward thinking, who looks to improve efficiencies in working practices and processes
• A keen interest in what we do and the desire to understand how MBDA works and how their role impacts the company/department
• A professional approach, with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task be proactive and thrive in a varied role
• A team player that prides themselves with the success of the team and the department, with a real can do attitude
• A professional demeanour in all situations and be able to withhold confidential information
• It is essential that you undertake the extensive duties with flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm and operate as an integral part of the team
• Willingness to learn and extend the role above and beyond the job description
• Someone that has good communication and engagement skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

OUR BUSINESS:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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WE HAVE AN EXCITING NEW ROLE FOR A HIGHLY MOTIVATED, ORGANISED AND EFFICIENT INDIVIDUAL TO JOIN THE UK SUPPORT FUNCTION TEAM. THIS DYNAMIC ROLE PROVIDES A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILL SET AND BE A PART OF FRIENDLY, SUPPORTIVE TEAM THAT ENCOURAGES PERSONAL GROWTH AND COLLABORATIVE WORKING.

Job Title: Business Support Officer – Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Circa £26,000 depending on experience
Location: Stevenage/Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
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.

The Role (In brief but not limited to):

• Delivering high level administrative and business support to Senior Management and their teams within one of our projects (Model Based Engineering)
• Managing complex diaries, extensive travel arrangements and expenses (utilising company tools/systems)
• Organise meetings, workshops and project management events in various locations across our other National Companies (International)
• Support meetings when required, take and manage actions and assist with putting meeting packs together
• Administering project deliverables: tracking them, chasing owners and managing status
• Supporting and arranging quarterly planning events, that bring the whole project together
• The role requires a high level of accountability, integrity, resilience the ability to work within a team, share knowledge and best practice
• Understanding and utilising MBDA systems and tools, as well as collaborative tools such as Skype
• Assist the project and/or functional population to optimise efficiency throughout the business
• Develop to become the knowledge point of contact within the project and/or function. These tasks may be varied and ad-hoc in scope
• Maintaining project databases, and shared folders
• Assisting with data transfers using company internal tools
• Working effectively with the other BSO supporting the project to ensure consistency to support and open communication (knowledge of One Note is an advantage)
• Participation in UK Support Function initiatives and personal development initiative