249148

£21,169 - £21,831

Permanent

MOD - Air

Business Management and Improvement

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

1

Sleaford

We are seeking an organised and motivated individual to undertake the role of Business Management Support Officer within Robson Academy of Resilience based at RAF Cranwell. Robson academy of Resilience is part of 22 Gp and is responsible for the Defence Survival Training Organisation (DSTO), Human Factors, Stress Management and resilience Training, Adventurous Training, Force Development and Fire Training. The Robson Academy Organisation has a footprint in the Midlands and southwest of England, Wales, Scotland, and overseas in Germany. The Business Management team are responsible for In Year Management, annual budget cycle planning, forecasting, provision of advice, guidance and scrutiny on expenditure proposals, the management of electronic purchasing cards and general policy and procedures. The post reports directly to the Deputy Business Manager and will include deputising during periods of authorised absence.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The Business Management Support Officer is to provide business support to Commandant Robson Academy of Resilience through the Deputy Business Manager. This includes assistance with governance and assurance of business management and financial processes to ensure value for money on the procurement of good and services. The post supports the Deputy Business Manager as a focal point for all Electronic Purchasing Cards (ePCs), monthly audits of overtime, civilian travel and subsistence claims and travel data to ensure that policy and guidance is adhered too. Investigation into any anomalies in relation to expenditure and ensure that all financial processes are conducted in line with Air Command Policies. The primary responsibilities of the Business Support Officer are:

• Approval of CP&F requisitions in line with your delegated financial limit
• Assist the business manager/deputy business manager with financial budget returns including investigating queries with the commodity managers and key stakeholders
• Assist in the maintenance and auditing of all ePCs
• Act as Deputy ePC Manager processing new applications & uplifts to single and monthly limits
• Auditing of claims
• Act as the Business Management Teams sharepoint liaison including the housekeeping of all electronic files.
• Assist with civilian engagement
• Routine office management tasks as required by the Business Manager/Deputy Business Manager
• Maintaining current in relevant policies, processes, and mandatory training
• Financial Skills Certificate (to be obtained within 6 months)
• LVP Managers Course (to be obtained within 3 months)

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is flexible, enthusiastic, and adaptable to develop the post and duties as they evolve in the Business Management Team. The successful candidate will be customer focused and have an eye for detail. This role is suited to someone with a high level of administration, IT, and organisation skills, who enjoys working independently, but can also work as part of a team using all communication platforms to achieve the objectives set out in the business.

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

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• On-Site Gym

The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

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 by 31st December 2022. 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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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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

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Job contact :

Name :
Mel Bracegirdle
Email :
Mel.bracegirdle880@mod.gov.uk
Telephone :
0300 153 1938

Recruitment team :

Email :
dbscivpers-resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk