Project Administration Officer (Part-Time, Flexible Working)

Project Administration Officer (Part-Time Flexible Working)
Location: Home-based (with monthly team meetups in London Cambridge Norwich or Huntingdon)
Salary: 26000 - 30500 (full-time equivalent depending on experience)
Join a team shaping the future of water in the East of England.
Water Resources East (WRE) is looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Administration Officer to support our growing portfolio of projects tackling one of the regions 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
Youll provide essential administrative support across a range of projects working closely with senior colleagues 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 WRE.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same-ideal for someone who thrives on organisation detail and teamwork.

What Youll 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 Were Looking For
Were seeking someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Experienced in administration 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 WRE
At WRE youll be part of a small collaborative team working on innovative solutions to regional water challenges. Were 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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