Administration Assistant
- Salary: £12.90 per hour (£25,029 per annum)
- Location: Cambridge, UK - Hybrid working (1 or 2 days required in the office per week)
- Job Type: Full-time, temporary for 4 months with potential for a permanent contract.
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
Cambridge Business Support are working with a non-profit organisation. They are seeking an Administration Assistant to provide crucial support to their teams, ensuring the efficient management of information, support of project activities, and facilitation of knowledge sharing. This role is integral to the effectiveness of the organisation and offers an opportunity to contribute to their mission while deepening your understanding of their programs.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Provide administrative support including scheduling calls, attending meetings, recording notes, and following up on action items.
- Assist in project and data management tasks, such as electronic filing, administering databases (Salesforce), and updating project management tools like Trello.
- Support internal and external evaluations by assisting with the review of proposals, developing Terms of Reference, and sourcing documents.
- Conduct desk-based research and literature reviews to support ongoing research and evaluations.
- Undertake additional duties as required to support the team's objectives.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Team player with a positive contribution to team dynamics.
- Creative, proactive, and solution-oriented.
Desirable:
- Knowledge or experience in international development.
- Familiarity with Salesforce and experience working with databases.
- Understanding of the context and challenges in the countries where we operate.
To apply for the Administration Assistant position, please apply now.