Project Administrator- FTC

ZipRecruiter; Ickleton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in South Cambridgeshire is seeking a Project Administrator for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing essential administrative support to project teams, coordinating activities, and ensuring smooth delivery of projects. Candidates should have strong organisational skills, experience in administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers competitive pay of £25-27k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience with effective communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling financial administration documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with onboarding and project archival.
• Coordinate meetings, take minutes, and manage logistics.
• Assist with document control and procurement support.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

Location: Cambridge (CB10)  •  Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract  •  Duration: 6 months  •  Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday  •  Salary: £25-27k DoE  •  Job Reference: 35826

Position

Are you an organised, proactive administrator with a passion for supporting fast-paced project teams? We are looking for a Project Administrator to join our growing client in South Cambridgeshire, on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you\'ll play a key part in coordinating project activities and providing essential administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of multiple projects. You\'ll work closely with Project Managers, fellow Administrators and team members across the business.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Project Managers with: project start-up, close down and archiving
• Onboarding new project team members
• Cost tracking, forecasting, reporting and general admin

• Supporting Project Teams with: meeting coordination and minute-taking
• Travel booking and logistics
• Document formatting, control and filing
• Procurement support and materials tracking
• Data entry and change control documentation

Requirements

• A good academic background (A-levels or equivalent)
• Strong administrative experience and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint
• Comfortable handling financial admin (e.g. purchase orders, invoices)
• A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to take initiative
• Team player who works well with others and supports collaboration

Desirable

• Experience in a consultancy or services environment
• Prior involvement in project administration
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems
• Experience booking and coordinating travel
• Ability to manage document flows and conflicting priorities
• Experience with tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet
• Understanding of budgeting, costing and project plans

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below