Business Support Officer (UK NACE)

When you join us as an Operations Support Officer you’ll focus on ensuring our specialist staff have everything they need for their deployments and training, from equipment, travel and other practical arrangements to planning and coordinating operational logistics. You’ll work with sensitive information following strict security guidelines, as you maintain and manipulate key data and records. You’ll support a number of enabling functions as you make a major contribution to the smooth running of our important work.

Use all your skills as you protect the country against serious security threats

Focus on sensitive, front-line work that helps to keep the UK safe and secure

Operating as a key member of a core team that supports vital national missions, you’ll maintain our systems and databases to inform accurate decision making, and support the organisation of events, the production and distribution of documents and note-taking at meetings. Committed to identifying improvements and sharing ideas with your colleagues, we’ll also expect you to manage specific assets such as training schedules, tooling, vehicles and specialist equipment, and ensure their accurate distribution, record-keeping and appropriate usage.

A highly effective time manager with the ability to organise activities effectively and meet tight deadlines, practical knowledge of data/information gathering and reporting would be desirable, as would general administration experience and an understanding of supporting a technical workforce. This would be an ideal position for somebody with the right attitude and a willingness to learn, perhaps a recent graduate who wants to establish and grow a career with a front-line organisation that’s focused on keeping the country safe and secure.

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To be a success in this fast-paced role, you’ll be adaptable, proactive, well organised and detail-oriented, possess strong problem-solving and practical thinking skills, and be comfortable juggling multiple priorities. With the confidence to coordinate and manage complex data, travel schedules and logistical information, your excellent people and stakeholder management skills will allow you to collaborate productively with a diverse range of colleagues, stakeholders and customers.

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Salary: £29,000 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits