Team Administrator

Job Description

Team AdministratorThe RSC is the world’s leading chemistry community, an internationally renowned publisher of high-quality chemical science knowledge and the professional body for chemists in the UK. We connect the world of science to advance chemical knowledge for a better future.Position: Team AdministratorLocation: Cambridge (commutable from Alconbury, Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge North, Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Ely, Fen Drayton, Fenstanton, Histon & Impington, Hitchin, Huntingdon, Longstanton, Milton, Newmarket, Northstowe, Oakington, Orchard-Park, Royston, Saffron Walden, Somersham, St Ives, St Neots, Stevenage, Swavesey, Waterbeach, Wyton and surrounding areas)Job type: Part Time, PermanentSalary: £22,452 to £24,947 per annum plus benefits, pro rataBenefits: Excellent contributory pension scheme, generous paid holidays, 35-hour (for full-time staff) working week, learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, free private healthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car/motor cycle and cycle to work schemes, membership subscription, employee assistance programme, eye-care at work scheme, wellness initiatives, flexible work environment, employee recognition, long service awards, membership subscription to professional body and RSC, two discounted staff flats on-site (Cambridge office) and more.Closing Date: 9th February 2021About the Role:The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) seeks a Team Administrator (Legal and Procurement) on a permanent part-time (21 hours which can be flexibly applied over 3 to 4 days per week) basis. You will initially work at home within the UK and then at the RSC’s Cambridge UK office for at least 2 days per week, in line with guidance.As a Team Administrator for Legal and Procurement for the RSC, you will provide vital administrative support to the RSC’s Legal Services and Procurement Teams. The Legal Services Team is directly involved in and responsible for all the legal aspects of the RSC’s activities, supporting all directorates including publishing, education, technology, marketing, events and sales. The Procurement Team is the first port of call for all directorates when they are engaging with new or existing suppliers and is directly involved in ensuring that the correct due diligence for suppliers is undertaken and that contracts follow an appropriate life-cycle. These teams manage legal risk and the contract life-cycle for the RSC globally.In this role you will support these teams generally with administrative work across all areas, delivering a high quality service and working collaboratively with other internal clients within the RSC to ensure that tasks are carried out and coordinated efficiently. With your professional, confident and diligent manner and exceptional communication skills, you will work effectively with internal and external clients. Your excellent organisational skills and attention to detail will enable you to prioritise your workload and undertake your day to day role with minimal supervision in the longer-term.About You:Essential;- Previous experience in an administrative role.- Previous experience in good customer service.- Competent with Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.) and the ability to produce high standard documentation.- Proven ability to work as part of a team.- Good organisational and time management skills.- Ability to communicate at all levels.- Ability to provide a high level of discretion with regard to confidential and sensitive information.Desirable;- Experience in a legal or procurement based environment.- Experience in reviewing and/or drafting legal documents.At the Royal Society of Chemistry, we support development and offer excellent pro rata benefits.If interested, please apply before the end of our closing date.You may have experience of the following: Team Administrator, Operational Administrator, Office Administrator, Admin Assistant, Office Admin, Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, EA, Executive Assistant, Document Administrator, etc.Ref: 96737