Project Administrator

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional business support organization based in Ipswich is seeking a highly organized Project Administrator to provide administrative support on a part-time basis. This role includes managing communication with customers and suppliers, maintaining the supply chain portal, and supporting events. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, strong organizational skills, and a proactive attitude. This position offers a competitive pro-rata salary and excellent benefits, ideal for those passionate about making a difference in support of local businesses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Healthcare support

23 days annual leave pro-rata

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and administrative experience, including diary and email management.
• A hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach.
• Experience working with databases and processes.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with customers and suppliers via phone, email, and face-to-face.
• Provide administrative support for the Supply Chain portal.
• Respond promptly to enquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain and update the supply chain website and database.
• Assist with events and exhibitions as needed.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Administrative experience

Database management

Customer service

Positive attitude

Job description

Project Administrator

Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about making a difference? Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Project Office Administrator to join our dynamic team on a part‑time basis (22.5 hours per week) for maternity cover until 28 February 2027.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £26,000 – £28,000 pa pro‑rata (depending on experience)
• Excellent benefits: Pension scheme, healthcare support, 23 days annual leave pro‑rata plus paid leave over the Christmas break
• Professional development: Training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge of supply chains and the local business environment
• A supportive team: Work alongside friendly, knowledgeable colleagues who value collaboration and innovation
• Flexible working: to suit the needs of the business and the individual

What You’ll Do

• Communicate professionally with customers and suppliers via phone, email, letter, and face‑to‑face
• Provide administrative support for the Supply Chain portal, ensuring it is well promoted, easy for businesses to navigate and remains fit for purpose
• Respond promptly to enquiries and provide excellent customer service
• Maintain and update our supply chain website and database
• Provide administrative support for meetings: scheduling, sending invites, booking rooms/catering, and preparing agendas
• Assist with events and exhibitions as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational skills and administrative experience, including diary and email management
• A hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach
• Experience working with databases and processes
• A positive attitude and passion for going the extra mile

If you’re an experienced and motivated individual with a ‘can‑do’ attitude, we’d love to hear from you for the Project Administrator role.

There is no closing date for applications for the Project Administrator role, and the listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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