Administrative Assistant

Zs Associates; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Hybrid working model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

ZS Associates in Cambridge, United Kingdom, is seeking an Administrative Admin to support daily office operations and ensure smooth client and internal interactions. You will manage front desk duties, coordinate meetings, and assist with procurement and vendor relations in a client‑first, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS, 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent English, organization, and time management.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree highly desirable.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience; fresh graduates welcome.
• Proficient in MS Office suite and English writing.
• Strong administrative support skills and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational, time management and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to employees and assist with daily office operations.
• Handle admin duties for special projects with demanding deadlines.
• Oversee purchasing of supplies and equipment.
• Assist with internal and external client meeting/event coordination (e.g. booking meeting rooms, workspaces for new joiners, visiting staff).
• Provide front desk support (answering phones, greeting clients and visitors).
• Coordinate building and office equipment maintenance; assist IT with issues.
• Initiate and maintain vendor relationships; problem solving and troubleshooting.

Skills

MS Office

English fluency

Admin skills

Organization

Time management

Initiative

Independence

Client-first

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

MS Office

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

A administrative admin provides 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.