Global Projects Administrator (Fixed-Term, 1 Year)

SKA Observatory; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SKA Observatory in Cheshire, UK, is seeking a proactive Programme Administrator on a fixed-term basis up to 1 year. You'll support Senior Project Managers, coordinate meetings, manage calendars, document actions, and assist with Confluence/Jira workspaces while adapting to cross-time-zone needs.

Your role emphasizes English communication, team collaboration, and a willingness to learn new tools. A dynamic, inclusive environment with relocation assistance where applicable awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative support role (typically at least two years).
• Experience in coordinating events, workshops and/or training sessions.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Good interpersonal skills with a friendly and customer-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and scheduling meetings, workshops and training sessions across various timezones.
• Maintaining shared project calendars.
• Recording meeting minutes and actions.
• Tracking and following-up on outstanding action items.
• Coordinating and maintaining shared workspaces in tools such as Confluence and Jira.
• Formatting and reviewing documentation and presentations.
• Analysing and manipulating data to facilitate decision-making and support project processes.
• Opportunity for occasional international travel to support events.

Skills

Administrative support

Event coordination

Time management

English communication

Team player

Adaptable

MS Word

Outlook

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Google Docs

Slack

Miro

Job description

SKA Observatory in Cheshire, UK, is seeking a proactive Programme Administrator on a fixed-term basis up to 1 year. You'll support Senior Project Managers, coordinate meetings, manage calendars, document actions, and assist with Confluence/Jira workspaces while adapting to cross-time-zone needs.

Your role emphasizes English communication, team collaboration, and a willingness to learn new tools. A dynamic, inclusive environment with relocation assistance where applicable awaits.