Business Support Specialist (Software Engineering Team)

About the job

Salary: Up to 32k dependent on experience

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

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 administrative support to Software Engineering UK.

You will need to exhibit a high level of organisation skills, great team ethic and the ability to collaborate with people at all levels both internally and externally, whilst embracing innovative ways of working.

What are we looking for?

• Can demonstrate an ability to prioritise tasks to achieve results in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy is to a high standard
• Can demonstrate courage and influencing skills whilst promoting MBDA company values and behaviours
• You will be forward thinking, looking to improve efficiencies in working practices and processes
• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing environments, evolving technologies, tools and processes
• You will have a high level of proficiency in Microsoft packages to include Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• A meticulous approach to tasks, with a positive approach, able to multi-task, be proactive and accountable
• You will have 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 passion and operates as an integral part of the team
• Willingness to learn and extend the role above and beyond the job description

What's in it for you?

This role will offer you the chance to work with diverse teams and business environments, whilst building networks across the business. You will have the opportunity to control your own learning and development to achieve and maintain expertise and strive for personal growth

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new initiative, changing the way we support the wider business and assisting with improvements that impact delivery. Come join our dynamic, engaging, hardworking team, where team spirit is at the forefront of everything we do

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

• Will be based in our Stevenage office with the flexibility to travel to other UK sites
• Generate and maintain a close working relationship with internal and external partners
• Document control: e.g. maintenance of registers, equipment lists, product delivery tracking, milestones, etc
• Reporting: pulling test results into a structured document, collation and action of review comments
• Coordinate and support the Workload Forecast process liaising with the UK Software Group Leaders
• Support the Software Business Manager with supplier contracts and recruitment activities
• Access control administration support, i.e. Shared drive, floor plate coordination including security
• Procurement and Finance support: raising purchase orders, invoicing, supplier engagement
• Collation, distribution and management of general review outputs / actions / observations
• Supporting best practice: e.g. tracking KPI's, coordinating and policing internal processes and feedback across Software
• Provide local expertise in key IT based applications and databases and provide technical support/training to the Software team
• To support the continuous improvement to delivery, process and behaviours within Software
• Support the development of business proposals as directed by the Software Business Manager
• Work with senior management to identify technical administration activities that could be reassigned from the engineering population to the UK Support Function
• Participation and progress on UK Support Function personal development initiatives – to be accountable for own self-learning and development

What to expect:

We offer opportunities for career progression, paid overtime (subject to level), bonus scheme, comprehensive pension package, annual salary review, collaborative working environment and excellent on-site facilities.

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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Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve appropriate clearances.