Administrative Coordinator
Job Summary
About Us
Our technology brings a minimally invasive diagnostic approach to market - ourEndoSign test combines a swallowable pill-like device with advanced biomarkers and analytics to help detect disease earlier and faster.
What started as an idea between a health-tech entrepreneur and leading clinical scientists at Cambridge University has quickly grown into an international company operating across the UK and US backed by investors such as EQT Life Sciences and a $44M Series B investment.
But we still work like a startup - because we are one.
Things move quickly here and we build as we go. Some days youll be solving problems first of their kind with innovative approaches. Other days youll just need to roll your sleeves up and get things done.
Thats the reality of building a company thats growing fast and trying to genuinely change patient outcomes.
Were a small highly collaborative team which means your work matters. We have the trust and belief from our investors so you wont disappear into layers of hierarchy or spend months waiting for decisions. If you have a good idea we want to hear it regardless of your role or title.
We like people who are curious adaptable thoughtful and always willing to learn and improve. This isnt a polished corporate environment where everything already exists. Were building processes teams products and ways of working in real time. Every day is different.
If the idea of helping build something ambitious from the ground up excites you - and you want your work to have a real-world impact on peoples lives - wed love to hear from you.
Our recruitment process runs through four stages and we interview on a rolling basis. Each stage has its own purpose.
As we have grown we have made each contact point based on candidate feedback making sure you actually get a helpful insight into Cyted. We want to give you the most open & true snapshot of us no matter the role.
- Initial conversation Run by Maddie from our People team this is a relaxed online chat so we can learn more about you and your background and so you can learn more about us too.
- Line manager interview This online chat explores the role in more detail through scenario-based and role-specific questions to see how you would bring your skills and knowledge into Cyted.
- Team interview & assessment To meet the wider team and see how we work in-person we like to involve a panel of team members to listen to your ideas in either a presentation or assessment format.
- Final Interview Marcel our CEO still speaks to every new potential this online meeting you will get to discuss your goals and explore how they align with the companys history and future vision.
Role Summary
No two days are the same. Youll work with colleagues across both our UK and US teams learning how a growing international healthcare company operates while developing valuable skills in organisation communication and business operations.
Were not looking for someone who has done this exact role before. Were looking for someone who is organised eager to learn enjoys solving problems and takes pride in doing a great job. If youre proactive curious and like making things happen well give you the support and opportunities to build a successful career.
As Cyted continues to grow youll have the chance to develop new skills take on increasing responsibility and shape your own career as the business evolves.
Working Pattern and Location
You will be based a minimum of 3 days a week at Cyteds Office 149 Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge United Kingdom CB1 7BX.
In this role you will be accountable for:
- Helping coordinate diaries meetings and priorities for the Chief of Staff and leadership team.
- Organising meetings preparing agendas and making sure actions are followed up.
- Coordinating UK and international travel accommodation and meeting logistics.
- Processing expenses and helping ensure leaders have everything they need for meetings and events.
- Helping keep day-to-day executive operations running smoothly.
- Coordinating leadership meetings company events offsites and team activities.
- Helping keep projects moving by following up on actions and supporting coordination across teams.
- Supporting internal communications and helping ensure important information reaches the right people.
- Building strong relationships across the business and becoming a trusted point of contact for colleagues.
- Supporting onboarding and administrative activities for new starters.
- Helping maintain organised records documents and business information.
- Supporting the day-to-day running of the Cambridge office including facilities suppliers and workplace organisation.
- Identifying opportunities to simplify processes and improve the way we work.
- Providing flexible support across the business as priorities change and new opportunities arise.
To thrive in this role you will have:
- A recent graduate or someone with up to three years experience in an administrative coordination office support or customer-facing role.
- Experience organising meetings events projects or administrative activities through work university internships or extracurricular activities.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment such as a growing business hospitality retail or customer service would be an advantage.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Confident using Microsoft Office Google Workspace and other workplace technology with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- A proactive approach to problem solving with an interest in using technology and AI tools to improve the way work gets done.
- Positive adaptable and eager to learn with a genuine desire to build a successful career.
- Takes ownership uses initiative and enjoys solving problems while supporting others.
- Collaborative dependable and motivated to deliver high-quality work in a fast-moving team.
Success in this role will look like:
We Care. We care deeply about the patients we serve and the colleagues we work this role care means helping others do their best work. Whether youre organising a meeting coordinating travel or supporting an important project youll approach every task with professionalism attention to detail and a genuine desire to help the team succeed.
We Own. Were looking for someone who takes pride in their work and follows things through. Youll take responsibility for your tasks stay organised communicate clearly and use your initiative to solve problems. As your confidence grows youll be encouraged to take on increasing responsibility and become someone others can rely on.
We Aim High. Cyted is growing quickly which means every day brings new opportunities to learn. Youll be part of a business where priorities move fast no two days are the same and youll gain experience that most early career roles simply cant offer. Well support you to develop new skills and grow alongside the company.
We Dive Deep. We want you to understand how the business works not just complete tasks. Youll build relationships across teams learn how different functions work together and develop a strong understanding of what helps our business succeed. The more you learn the more opportunities youll have to contribute.
We Challenge & Commit. Fresh perspectives make us better. If you see a simpler way of doing something or spot an opportunity to improve how we work we want to hear it. We encourage everyone to share ideas and once a decision is made we work together to deliver it.
We Deliver. Success in this role isnt measured by the number of meetings you organise or emails you send. Its measured by the difference you make. By helping the business stay organised supporting your colleagues and keeping priorities moving youll play an important role in helping Cyted grow and deliver earlier detection and better outcomes for patients.
If youre organised ambitious and excited by the opportunity to learn wed love to hear from you.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday public holidays with the ability to purchase up to 5 additional days
- Matched pension contributions up to 7%
- Company paid private health insurance with access to wellbeing and fitness discounts including dental optical and audiological cover
- Paid 4 week sabbatical after 4 years of service
- Company paid income protection of 75%base salary following a 13 week deferred period and company paid life insurance of 4x basic salary
- Regular team socials Winter & Summer parties and an annual Team Day
- Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work Schemes through salary sacrifice
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Cyted is on a mission to build a world where disease is prevented rather than treated. We focus on providing innovative diagnostic technologies to drive the earlier detection of disease in the gastrointestinal tract, first focused on oesophageal cancer (and its precursor Barrett’s oes ... View more