Business Support Lead

2 months ago

Bovington, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

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:

Communicating and InfluencingDelivering at PaceManaging a Quality ServiceWorking TogetherSeeing the Big Picture

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Communicating and InfluencingDelivering 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:�

25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� serviceHighly competitive pension schemePersonal and professional development of skillsAlternative working patterns for many rolesAccess 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.Enhanced parental and adoption leave6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activitiesLearning 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.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at .

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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