At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead reporting, coordinate KPIs, and support business growth in a dynamic naval environment.
- Company: Join Babcock, a global leader in engineering and defence with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, pension schemes, health checks, and volunteer days.
- Other info: Hybrid working options available; be part of a diverse and inclusive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Degree in STEM or business-related field, strong analytical skills, and effective communication.
The predicted salary is between 44600 - 55800 £ per year.
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £44,600 - £55,800 Depending on Experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Business Support Specialist at our Plymouth, Devon site.
The role:
As a Senior Business Support Specialist, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll play a pivotal role at the heart of our Naval Nuclear business, supporting Waterfront Operations - an essential function delivering berthing, diving, rigging, waste management and maintenance of marine assets.
Day-to-day, you’ll be required to:
- Lead reporting activities, coordinate key performance indicators and producing insightful dashboards
- Prepare business unit review packs and facilitate cross-functional meetings
- Develop forecasts and support business cases to drive contract growth and change
- Manage contract risk reporting and supporting mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to track actions and improve operational performance
This is a 35-hour per week role, based at Devonport Dockyard. Hybrid working patterns are available.
Essential Experience:
- Demonstrating strong analytical and advanced IT skills for data interpretation and reporting
- Communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
- Applying problem-solving skills to complex operational and business challenges
- Showing financial awareness, including reporting or forecasting exposure
- Using enterprise systems such as SAP (desirable but not essential)
Qualifications:
- A degree in a STEM or business-related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions.
What We Offer:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
- Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
- ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we’re building a future that lasts — not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 02/07/2026
Senior Business Support Specialist in Plymouth employer: Babcock International Group
Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Plymouth, Devon, where you can contribute to vital national security projects while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. With generous benefits including a matched pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development, Babcock fosters a culture of inclusivity and support, ensuring that every employee can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Babcock International Group Recruitment Team
