Project Support

Job Title\: Project Support

Location\: Frimley/Christchurch. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral\: £1,000

Grade\: GG07

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

You will operate one or more of the PM processes on a project, or be responsible for some aspects of PM processes or supporting more senior staff on a larger project. You will be expected to work independently on routine aspects of the activity, and under guidance and supervision in more complex situations. You will have a level of knowledge in one or more areas of PM practice and be expected to apply in routine circumstances and to seek and follow guidance on their adaptation and application in more complex circumstances.

Core Duties\:

• Support on a portfolio of projects
• Support the Project Managers on different tasks
• Perform non-complex project reporting and scheduling
• Perform administrative tasks including working with Salesforce and managing spreadsheets
• Support a multitude of different levels of stakeholders and customers
• Query resolution of basic and routine problems

Essential Skills\:

• You will have good knowledge and understanding of PM policies, processes, procedures and systems
• You will have PM experience demonstrated in a professional capacity within a project
• You will have a good understanding of one or more PM tools, techniques and practices. E.g. MS Project and be competent in using spreadsheets / formulas
• You will have experience of working with stakeholders

The ASTRID team\:

The ASTRID Framework was established by the Ministry of Defence in 2020 to provide analysis and decision support services across the defence, security and resilience domains. ASTRID is now delivering a broad portfolio of over 100 projects per year, ranging widely in scope, value and complexity.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 20th August 2026