Administrator for Programme Management

About CML

Cambridge Mechatronics Limited (CML) is a multi-disciplinary company, developing camera module solutions utilising our cutting-edge shape memory alloy (SMA) technology. Our technology is shipping in top tier flagship smartphones, as well as inside drones, wearable devices, and other consumer products.

We have approximately 650 granted and pending patents based around our platform technology, which allows the control, positioning and movement of smart materials with high precision. CML is proud to rank in the top 25 applicants in terms of yearly UK patent filings, on par with larger technology licensing companies such as Arm, Imagination Technologies and Rolls Royce.      

CML’s SMA wire is thinner than the width of a human hair and can be positioned with the accuracy of the wavelength of light. CML is the only company in the world to master and control these materials with such exceptional accuracy.

The work environment at CML is both stimulating and exciting, as we are involved throughout the entire product development process from inception through to mass production, which provides a real sense of achievement for our employees.

The Role

The primary function of the role will be to ensure that the Programme Management Office procedures and processes are carried out correctly across CML’s growing portfolio of projects. You will liaise with programme managers and project leads to help run projects efficiently and keep project information up to date and easily accessible. You will be running administrative activities across multiple company projects.

Responsibilities will include maintaining project folders, providing the correct forms and templates for project tasks and meetings, taking minutes, watermarking documents, updating financial and resource trackers, and the execution of shipping and sales processes. You will be also be actively involved in continuous improvement of processes.

The Person

We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our PMO team.

You will help the team champion good process and organisation within projects. You will enjoy working with documents, have a good eye for detail and a high level of accuracy. You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You will be responsible for producing neat, concise minutes and actions. A high level of experience in numeracy, updating and improving spreadsheets, plotting graphs, checking for errors is essential. The role reports to the PMO Manager.

Main responsibilities

• Maintenance and distribution of CML procedures and processes

• Maintenance of project financial and resource trackers

• Carry out Shipment and Sales processes: Forms, PO’s, Invoices

• Compilation of standard reports and meeting minutes

• Watermarking documents

• Keeping track of schedules and request updates in a timely manner

• General administration duties

Skills, Qualifcations and Experience: 

• Proven experience as an Office Administrator or similar role
• Knowledge of office policies and procedures
• Experience with office management tools (MS Office - Excel, Word, Outlook Calendar, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience of technical environments and quality control
  Positive Attitude

• Clear communicator

• Excellent organisational skills

• Enjoys working with people as part of a team and used to working in a fast paced environment

• Takes pride in getting the job done correctly and accurately

Personal Skills

Able to demonstrate you are a strong team player, and can effectively interact and work with other technical teams, you will have strong analytical skills and a passion for technology.

Self-motivated, able to prioritise activities and allocation of resource and have excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Experience of working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with the ability to assimilate information and requests from multiple sources is essential.

CML offers

We have roles that you can help define and mould to your skills and ambitions within a multi-disciplinary team. We are happy to accommodate individuals with different skill sets and you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution to a dynamic and fast growing company with a global reach. Your salary package will be very competitive and dependent upon relevant academic and industrial experience.

• Competitive salary
• Free breakfast cereals, fresh fruit, tea & freshly ground coffee, daily
• Lunchtime leisure activities (tennis/table tennis/gaming)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social and team events
• Shower facilities
• Private Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• 25 holidays plus public holidays (total of 33 days a year)

Please send your CV and covering letter to our Human Resources team at: [email protected]