We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to join a dynamic team within the UK Support Function and to support the Mission Planning team. Job Title: Business Support Officer - Mission Planning - 12 month Fixed Term Contract Salary: Circa £26,000- £28,000 depending on experience bonus and benefits Location: Bristol Dynamic (hybrid) working: A blended of remote and office working, working 2-3 days a week onsite with a flexible approach. 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 become a valued member of our dynamic team within the UK Support Function (UKSF). Within the UKSF we pride ourselves on high levels of team spirit and creating an inclusive environment where our teams can develop and grow within a supportive team environment. As a Business Support Officer (BSO) you will provide administrative and operational support to the Mission Planning Team as detailed below. The Role - specific requirements Will be based in our Bristol office, however, flexibility to travel to other sites may occasionally be required Provide pro-active, accurate and comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Management teams within Mission Planning Create and maintain MS Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and MS Word documents accurately Support management with the recruitment process Assisting new starters within the Mission Planning teams Participate in process improvement activities Tracking and chasing of information for multiple reports What we're looking for from you: Experience of managing complex diaries, extensive travel arrangements and expenses Experience of organising meetings, events, training days, participate when required and take and manage actions Participation in UK Support Function initiatives and personal development initiatives Someone who can exhibit a high level of resilience, communication, organisation skills and attention to detail, which is key to success in this role Someone who is forward thinking, who looks to improve efficiencies in working practices and processes Ability to prioritise, multi-task and manage your own workload effectively Someone who is an enthusiastic team player Willingness to learn and extend the role above and beyond the job description To develop to become the knowledge point of contact within the team. Confident in building effective working relationships at all levels Interested? Click Apply Now 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.