Business Support Specialist - Naval Weapons Systems (UK)

About the job

We have an exciting opportunity to join the UK Support Function. You will undertake specific responsibilities to support, prioritise and coordinate effective and efficient technical/functional administrative support to teams based at MBDA's Bristol Site.

Job Title: Business Support Specialist - Naval Weapons Systems (UK)

Salary: Circa £32,000

Location: Bristol

Dynamic (hybrid) working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working with 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home.

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:

We have an exciting 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/functional administrative support to teams based at our Bristol Site. 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)

• Flexibility to travel to other UK sites when required

• Collation and coordination of outputs, actions and observations for key management meetings and reviews

• Creation and maintenance of key documents and registers within the project, to include:

  • Organisation charts

  • Equipment lists

  • Technical libraries

• Support activities relating to the key milestones and deliverables for the Sector

• Design, carry out and analyse surveys using the various approaches available

• Manage and maintain the Dual National Process for the Sector

• Support and implement on-boarding activities of new starters to streamline their on-boarding experience

• To utilise and provide local expertise in key specialist IT based applications and databases and provide technical support/training to the domain

• Facilitate and support key events with internal and external stakeholders. To include;

  • Team days

  • Workshops

  • Training

• 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

• Participation and progress on UK Support Function personal development initiatives – to be accountable for own self-learning and development

What we're looking for from you:

• Someone that is forward thinking, who looks to improve efficiencies in working practices, processes and engagement activities

• Can demonstrate the ability to collate data, analyse and present findings in an engaging manner

• Can demonstrate the ability to support Knowledge Management and Knowledge Transfer activities

• Can demonstrate a great team ethic and the ability to interface and build close working relationships with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally

• Can demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Microsoft packages and an ability to identify and utilise specialist software to streamline tasks

• Can demonstrate an ability to prioritise tasks to achieve results in a timely manner, ensuring a high level of accuracy

• 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

• A meticulous approach to tasks, with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task, be proactive and accountable

• Willingness to learn and extend the role above and beyond the job description

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