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Project Administration Officer

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 30,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Project Administration Officer (Part-Time, Flexible Working)
Location: Home-based, ideally located within easy travelling distance of the East of England or London. The role includes monthly in-person team meetings.

Salary: £26,000 – £30,500 (full-time equivalent, depending on experience)

Join a team shaping the future of water in the East of England.

Our client is looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Administration Officer to support our growing portfolio of projects tackling one of the region’s most important challenges: water security.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key supporting role in meaningful, high-impact work—helping deliver projects that make a real difference to agriculture, the environment, and communities.

About the Role

You’ll provide essential administrative support across a range of projects, working closely with the team to ensure smooth delivery. Initially, your focus will be on supporting a major agricultural grant scheme in Cambridgeshire, before expanding into wider project support across the organisation.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same—ideal for someone who thrives on organisation, detail, and teamwork.

What You’ll Be Doing

  * Supporting project managers with financial administration and purchasing processes

  * Managing grant applications using Microsoft 365 systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance

  * Organising meetings (online and in-person), including scheduling, agendas, minutes, and follow-ups

  * Assisting with workshops and events logistics across the East of England

  * Maintaining project documentation and SharePoint systems

  * Handling inbox enquiries and stakeholder communications

  * Supporting reporting, data management, and presentation preparation

  * Contributing to wider team activities, including communications and engagement work

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

  * Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

  * Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines

  * Experienced in administration, purchasing, and financial processes

  * A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills

  * Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a remote team

Essential skills & experience:

  * Background in business administration, project management, or similar (or equivalent experience)

  * Experience with financial systems or ability to learn quickly

  * Strong Microsoft Office skills (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel)

  * Experience managing stakeholder queries

Desirable:

  * Experience with PowerPoint, websites, or social media

  * Awareness of water or environmental issues

Benefits

  * 26 days annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays

  * Bonus scheme

  * Employer pension contributions up to 12%

  * Private health insurance

  * Flexible working arrangements

  * Monthly team meetups

  * Ongoing training and development opportunities

Why Join ?

You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team working on innovative solutions to regional water challenges. Committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can grow and contribute.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Apply now and be part of a team making a lasting impact

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