Job summary
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.�
The Army Trials Unit is an organisation which trials equipment and vehicles across the Army. It is based out of 5 different locations with the headquarters in Bovington. It is part of the Experimentation Trials Group (ETG), located in Warminster. It is an exciting and dynamic place to work and more about us can be found at this link:
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The role of the Business Support Lead (BSL) is pivotal in managing and co-ordinating the business support functions across the Army Trials Unit. We are looking for a motivated and driven individual to join us. You will need to be organised, confident, forward thinking and a strong communicator (both verbally and written).
The Business Support Lead (BSL) will be responsible for the management and co-ordination for business support for the ATU, including career management activity and will be the focal point and link to ETG Headquarters, Bovington Garrison and other organisations required.
As the BSL for ATU:
� You will manage all personnel matters ranging from career management, staff reporting and policy advice.
� You will lead on routine communication of key business information to all staff
� You will be intimately involved in organising and coordinating meetings, visits, travel and conferences.
� You will be the IT focal point, involving Local Security Officer duties
Person specification
We are looking for a dynamic individual who can show initiative, can interact confidently with personnel at all levels and can work independently, as well as part of a team.
It is essential that the BSL has:
� Experience and is confident using Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint and OneNote)
� Experience of a management role in a business setting
� Has strong communication and organisation skills
It is desirable that the BSL has:
� A working knowledge of military administration
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
1. Communicating and Influencing
2. Delivering at Pace
3. Managing a Quality Service
4. Working Together
5. Seeing the Big Picture
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
6. Communicating and Influencing
7. Delivering at Pace
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes �10,223 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other benefits for Army civil servants include:�
8. 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� service
9. Highly competitive pension scheme
10. Personal and professional development of skills
11. Alternative working patterns for many roles
12. Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
13. Enhanced parental and adoption leave
14. 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
15. Learning and Development
We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.� This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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