Administrative Assistant

ZS; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Travel opportunities

Career development

Job summary

ZS in Cambridge is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide pivotal office support, coordinate meetings, manage supplies, and assist with client and internal tasks. You will greet visitors, support events, and liaise with IT and vendors.

The role suits a BA/BS holder with 1–2 years’ experience, strong MS Office skills, excellent English, and an ability to stay organized under pressure. A collaborative, proactive mindset and client-first approach are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree highly desirable.
• 1-2 years of relevant prior work experience; fresh graduates are welcome.
• Proficient in MS Office suite and administrative tasks.
• Fluency in English with strong written and spoken skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to employees and assist with daily office operations.
• Handle duties for special projects with demanding deadlines.
• Oversee purchasing of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate meeting and event logistics, booking rooms and spaces.
• Provide front desk support and greet clients and visitors.
• Coordinate IT backup support and liaise with IT for issues.

Skills

MS Office

Administrative support

English fluency

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Client-first mentality

Independent work

Stress management

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

ZS’s Corporate Enterprise Functions

operate the firm’s core internal functions. Our global teams comprise team-oriented, pragmatic and results-driven people who thrive in a challenging work environment. Our people come from diverse backgrounds but share a passion for quality customer service and dedication—whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee.

ADMINISTRATIVE ADMIN

Administrative admin provides a day-to-day support in ensuring the smooth operation of office work, which will include managing office supplies, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, and assisting with general office tasks.

What You’ll Do

• Provide administrative support to employees and assisting with daily office operations;
• Handle administrative duties for special projects with demanding deadlines;
• Oversee purchasing of supplies and equipment;
• Assist with internal and external client meeting/event coordination (e.g. manage and assist with booking meeting rooms, or workspaces for new joiners, visiting ZSers or clients);
• Providing front desk support (answering phones, greeting clients and visitors);
• Coordinate building and office equipment maintenance, IT back up support (liaise with IT team to troubleshoot technical issues and assist in network outages if needed)
• Initiate and maintain vendor relationships;
• Problem solving and troubleshooting.

What You’ll Bring

• BA/BS degree highly desirable;
• 1-2 years successful in relevant prior work experience, fresh graduates are also welcomed;
• Computer proficiency in MSOffice suite;
• Fluency in English with sufficient written English skills required;
• Strong administrative support skill set;
• Exceptional organizational skills, professionalism, detail-orientation, time management and flexibility;
• Strong initiative, independence, and ability to manage stressful and quickly changing situations.
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

How you’ll grow

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United Kingdom, visit ZS UK office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

Find Out More At: www.zs.com