Our client, a long standing partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, is looking for an experienced Business Support Officer / Programme Administrator to join a busy, collaborative Programmes team based in Stevenage.This is a high trust, people facing support role, working closely with senior stakeholders and supporting on site customer visits during peak periods. It will suit an experienced administrator who enjoys being at the centre of activity, takes pride in delivering a professional service, and thrives in a structured but fast moving environment.What youll be doingProviding proactive, high quality administrative support to a dynamic Programmes team and senior stakeholdersManaging complex diaries, meetings and travel arrangements, including international travel and expensesCoordinating and supporting on site customer visits (minimum two days per week during peak visit periods)Planning and supporting meetings, events, workshops and training sessions, capturing actions and ensuring follow upProducing accurate documentation and presentations using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and OneNote)Supporting access control and business processes in line with security and compliance requirementsContributing to wider UK Support Function initiatives and continuous improvement activitiesProviding flexible administrative support as business needs evolveWhat do you need?Demonstrable experience in a Business Support, Programme Support, Senior Administrator, PA or similar roleComfortable in a customer facing environment, delivering a professional and high quality serviceExperienced in complex diary management, meeting coordination and travel arrangementsHighly organised, resilient and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced settingConfident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNoteProactive, detail focused and keen to improve processes and ways of workingA collaborative team player who builds strong relationships and handles confidential information with discretionWhat happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions 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 our clients Security Team.More about the role:For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop.JBRP1_UKTJ