Administrative Coordinator

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Why usllumina are a global leader in genomics – an industry at the intersection of biology and technology. At the most fundamental level, we enable our customers to read and understand genetic variations. We strive to make our solutions increasingly simple, more accessible, and always reliable. As a result, discoveries that were unimaginable even a few years ago are now becoming routine – and are making their way into patient treatment.The feeling you get at Illumina is remarkable and truly unique. We are a place where you can do unmatched work, build meaningful relationships, and take a leap forward in your career.Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include, flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, lifestyle allowance, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off and much more!The roleAs Administrative Coordinator (Entry Level), you will support the local Administrative Partner and Core Research/Development teams within the Illumina Centre, Cambridge. You will be a strong team player, dependable, reliable and exercise strong judgment in determining priorities related to calendar management, travel and meeting schedules, routine reporting, projects and correspondence. You will assist with the coordination of projects, budgets, timelines, and metrics, generating reports and correspondence as assigned. The role will involve executive-level contact globally in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.Why youAs our Administrative Coordinator, you will require strong organisational skills and be able to flex between tasks within a fast-paced environment.  You will be collaborative with our Core R&D team and support our Administrative Partner with a passion for planning/quality.Responsibilities include Support Core R&D teams within the Illumina Centre/EMEA RegionReport and work closely with Core R&D Administrative Partner to support daily tasks and provide back-up when requiredProduce accurate, creative and timely materials using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Provide project support and administration to cross-functional teamsCreate and maintain team distribution lists and department intranet pagesSupport and contribute to creating a high performing team, facilitating good cross-team collaborationFile expense reports with accuracy and efficiency for team members, including follow-through to ensure that appropriate and timely actions are takenGenerate reports from various internal systems under tight time constraintsProduce memos, letters, reports, slide decks, etc. and assist in compiling business review agendas, notes, etc.Support with multi-location domestic and international travel arrangements as well as live and virtual meetings/conferencesDevelop and build strong business partnerships across various departments, functions,Preferred background, skills and experienceSome experience within an administrative role supporting complex projects and multiple functional teams/leaders would be an advantage.Relevant training, multitasking skills, certifications in software and time management experience would be a plus.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Teams and SharePointStrong communication skills, written and verbal along with strong people skillsAbility to interact confidently with executives and employees at all levelsAbility to prioritize time critical assignmentsExperience working in a fast-paced global environment balancing competing priorities would be an advantage.Some experience providing a high-quality support service, working proactively and independently without day-to-day directionExperience handling sensitive information in a confidential and discrete mannerExcellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously and efficiently, identifying high priority and urgent tasks for immediate action so that all activities are completed accurately and on timeDemonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet changing business demands.Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of virtual meeting technologies, information management software, and Microsoft products would be an advantage.What can you expectWith Illumina you can expect a highly competitive salary accompanied by a market leading benefits package.  You will be part of the global leader in the Sequencing industry where you will find robust growth opportunities and career development within Illumina. Our team members are bright, energetic, and dedicated—they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.#INDEUR#LI-EMEAIllumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.