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Army - Business Support Manager

Army - Business Support Manager

Ministry of DefenceUnited Kingdom
30+ days ago
Salary
£28,300.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

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 Head Arms & Services is responsible for all the Corps and Regiments across the British Army. These Corps / Regimental HQs promote, pride, ethos, identity, and a sense of belonging within both the Regimental System and in the Army. The Regimental System manages our people, heritage, ethos and identity from cradle to grave, including support to cadets, soldiers, wounded injured sick (WIS), veterans and their families.

This post sits within a small but dynamic 1

  • Headquarters providing support to the 14 + 2 Corps Headquarters (HQs)

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

Your role as a Business Support Manager will be to directly support Head Arms & Services (Hd A&S) and the Business Manager (BM) in all Business Management and Finance taskings in order to deliver Core outputs. Including but not limited to :

  • Management of the day-to-day administrative support to Hd A&S including, diary, transport and meeting organisation
  • Preparation and collation of reports and / or submissions as required by Hd A&S
  • Management and development of the online Sharepoint site and act as Webmaster / IM for A&S
  • Proactively seek to streamline existing processes within A&S
  • You will be the point of contact (POC) for all Robertson House and Sandhurst Business including Conference Room bookings as required
  • Holder of the Miscellaneous Stores Account for A&S
  • Manage all A&S In Year Reward Scheme (IYRS) and Thank You Scheme (TYS) nominations from Corps Headquarters
  • Act as POC and organiser for all recruiting submissions from Corps Headquarters in preparation for the A&S recruiting panels as required
  • Be the POC for all financial approval Business Cases (BCs) via the A&S Multiuser Mailbox for onward submission and / or approval by A&S or HQ MS
  • Management of Reserve Service Days payments for HQ A&S Reserve Staff and facilitation and oversight of A&S RHQ Reserve Staff

    • Person specification

    The successful candidates will be -�

  • Self-motivated, highly organised and able co-ordinate activity to enable effective working across the team.
  • You will have proficient communication skills and be confident engaging at all levels of seniority, including military, civilian and across government.
  • You are to be both reactive and proactive to changing circumstances, calmly and effectively prioritising a fast-paced workload with minimal direction.
  • To be IT literate - a familiarity with Office 365 systems including Sharepoint is beneficial however training will be given

    • Behaviours

    We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process :

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Changing and Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Delivering at Pace

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

  • Changing and Improving
  • Delivering at Pace

    • Benefits

    Alongside your salary of �28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes �8,198 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� service
  • Highly competitive pension scheme
  • Personal and professional development of skills
  • Alternative working patterns for many roles
  • 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.
  • Enhanced parental and adoption leave
  • 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
  • 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.

    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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