We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to become a valued member of our dynamic team within the UK Support Function (UKSF).
Job Title: Business Support Specialist– Missile Design - Integration & Systems Validation (ISV)
Salary: Circa £32,000 depending on experience
Location: Stevenage (with flexibility to travel to other UK sites)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: Working 2-3 days a 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. 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 Specialist (BSS) in a friendly and supportive team, you will undertake specific responsibilities to support, prioritise and coordinate effective and efficient technical administrative support to MBDA's Missile Design - Integration & Systems Validation (ISV) team based at our Stevenage site.
The Role (this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities)
- Generate and maintain a close working relationship with internal and external stakeholders
- Collation, distribution and management of general review outputs / actions
- Coordinating risk assessments with relevant stakeholders
- Support with management of process and paperwork on regular basis
- Support with the lab space management
- Continuously updating and improving the induction process and support new starters
- Escorting external visitors including contractors
- Reporting – track and create reports for review
- Support H&S activities
- Manage and track training requirements for all to ensure H&S complaint
- Understanding and utilising MBDA systems, tools and policies
- Document control/maintenance/reporting: Working with the domains internal and external stakeholders to collate material and to be accountable for ensuring key documentation is available, accurate and up to date to include maintenance of registers, equipment lists, milestones, governance action trackers, etc.
- Understand fully the process and policies in regards to security
- 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
- These tasks may be varied and ad-hoc in scope
What we're looking for from you:
- Can demonstrate a great team ethic and the ability to interface and build close working relationships with people at all levels both internally and externally
- Can demonstrate an ability to prioritise tasks to achieve results in a timely manner, ensuring a high level of accuracy
- Can demonstrate courage and influencing skills whilst promoting MBDA company values and behaviours
- Someone that is forward thinking, who looks to improve efficiencies in working practices and processes
- Someone that is self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing environments, evolving technologies, tools and processes
- Can demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Microsoft packages to include Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- A meticulous approach to tasks, with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task, be proactive and accountable
- A professional demeanour in all situations and be able to withhold confidential information
- It is essential that the post holder undertakes the extensive duties with flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm and operates as an integral part of the team
- Willingness to learn and extend the role above and beyond the job description
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.
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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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