Administrative Assistant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Colorifix

Colorifix

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

_Improving the sustainability of the têxtile dyeing industry_

Job Description - Administrative Assistant

Company:

Colorifix_ is a biotechnology company that aims to bring a novel, sustainable and environmentally friendly process to the têxtile dyeing industry by eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals as well as allowing for large savings in water and energy use. Colorifix has been recognised by winning awards in both synthetic biology and fashion, with full information available on our _website. _Our investors include H&M, Bombyx Capital, Regeneration VC, University of Cambridge, MV Capital AG whose collective backing is funding our expansion.

We promote and adhere to our company values of Trust, Sustainability, Respect, Inclusivity and Social Conscience.

Role description:

Colorifix is a start-up made up of people who firmly believe that sustainable practices are key to creating a balance between mankind and the earth.

We are looking for a full time Administrative Assistant/Receptionist who believes in our core values for our pilot facility in North Cambridge, to help with administrative support to the growing team there and also act as point of contact for visitors, deliveries etc.

and interact with all departments companywide both UK and globally. You will be reporting to both the Head of Dyeing Division and the Office Manager.

We have a unique product and process, and whilst we grow so will your role and knowledge base.

Your role will be busy but diverse, including (but not limited to) reception duties, ordering and recording supplies, meeting room management, liaising with service suppliers, keeping the site within any current Covid guidelines, assisting the Head of Coloration division with any day-to-day tasks as required and being the site point of contact for the offsite Office Manager, well as helping out the wider team covering such tasks preparing fabric and hangers etc.

Responsibilities:

Administration including stocktaking, purchase requisitions, filing, data entry

Reception duties including welcoming visitors, handling deliveries, answering calls

Meeting room coordination including diary management, room preparation and refreshments

Desirable skills:

Educated to A-Level or equivalent

Good computer skills, we use G-Suite, Slack, Adobe, and other company and role specific software

Ability to speak a 2nd language

Who are you?:

Adaptable and dependable

An Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills

You have common sense and the ability to take initiative

You have an interest in and awareness of environmental sustainability

You have an Interest in têxtiles and fashion

Title:
Administrative Assistant

Reports to:
Head of Coloration Division & Office Manager

Location:
Cambridge

Remuneration:
£20 -24,000pa depending on experience

Holidays : 25pa + BH
The closing date is 31st January 202- Colorifix is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits: