Business Support Specialist - MEP

About the job

Stevenage

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 Specialist - MEP

Salary: Circa £32,000 depending on experience 

Location: Stevenage/Bolton (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 opportunity:

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.

You will undertake specific responsibilities to support, prioritise and coordinate effective and efficient support to MBDA's Major Equipment Procurement (MEP) team. This role will play a vital part in enabling the MEP community to focus on sourcing, contracting and supply of bespoke / high value complex equipment, needed to deliver world leading defence capabilities.

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.

The Role (this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities)

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with individuals across MEP/UKSF and other internal functions
• Provide access control administration support to MEP functional shared drives, systems and resources
• Support the maintenance, update and ensure topically of functional resources, notable the MEP UK Portal (hosted on SharePoint) and MEP Intranet site
• MEP recruitment process – supporting recruiting managers, gathering relevant information and issuing a recruitment update on a weekly basis
• Support on-boarding activities of new starters to streamline their on-boarding experience
• Prepare and issue of MEP's monthly newsletter through the creation of content and obtaining inputs from members of MEP
• Support the preparation of Quarterly MEP Communication events, either in person or virtually
• Gather data, undertake analysis and present the information in an engaging manner to support MEP Functional and Governance reviews
• Support and be an active participant in functional Working Groups and Communities of Purpose groups which are currently operating
• Coordinate ‘MEP Pop-Up' knowledge management and training awareness sessions, organising sessions with presenters and support the creation of on-demand videos
• Support Knowledge Management activities being undertaken in MEP, including the maintenance of the KM Plan and supporting lessons learnt sessions
• Design, carry out and analyse surveys using various approaches available (Qualtrics, hosting focus groups and undertaken 1-2-1 engagements)
• Lead/Be responsible for low/medium complexity transformation and improvement projects with minimal support from Line Manager
• Continuously consider current operating methods and proposing improvements to the ways of working
• Develop an understanding of the role of Major Equipment Procurement within MBDA and key activities undertaken

• To be a key member within the UK Support Function and participate in engagement and networking 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
• Be a part and help build the Business Support Specialist Network
• Be an expert in MBDA tools and systems and act as a tool champion

What we're looking for from you:

• A great team ethic and the ability to interface and build close working relationships with people at all levels both internally and externally
• The ability to prioritise tasks to achieve results in a timely manner, ensuring a high level of accuracy
• 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
• 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

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Our company:

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.

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
• 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…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

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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