Project Administrator- FTC

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Ickleton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Administrator in South Cambridgeshire for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves coordinating project activities, providing essential administrative support, and working closely with project teams. Candidates should have strong administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and be highly organized. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. This position offers a salary of £25-27k DoE.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project start-up and close down.
• Onboard new project team members.
• Handle cost tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate meetings and take minutes.
• Manage travel bookings and logistics.
• Format and file documents.

Skills

Strong administrative experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confidence in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise and multitask

Proactive attitude

Team player

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

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

Are you an organised, proactive administrator with a passion for supporting fast-paced project teams? We're 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

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