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UKC3 - UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration : Executive Administrator

Role: Executive Administrator

  • Full time (flexible working hours)

  • Location: Hybrid / Remote (2 days per week to be based in Northallerton)

  • Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 depending on experience

Company Overview:

UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration (UKC3) is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company established in May 2021. Our mission is to support regional cyber clusters across the UK and drive the growth of the cyber sector. To achieve our goals, UKC3 has secured government funding from DSIT (Department for Science, Innovation & Technology) which has been allocated to various regional cyber clusters to support initiatives focused on driving growth in their respective areas. We believe that collaboration and knowledge exchange are key to developing a thriving cyber ecosystem, promoting innovation, and growing cyber skills.

The field of cyber security is rapidly expanding and plays a vital role in enabling technological advancements while safeguarding the interests of UK plc. At UKC3, we recognize the importance of fostering greater collaboration across the UK's cyber ecosystem. By connecting and facilitating communication between our regional cyber clusters, we aim to amplify their impact from a local level to something nationally significant.

Now, as we enter our third year, we are seeking an experienced Executive Administrator who will play a crucial role in supporting and promoting the work of UKC3. This role involves assisting in the coordination and implementation of national initiatives, ensuring effective communication within the organisation and with external stakeholders, and contributing to the overall success of the UKC3's mission.

Join us at UKC3 and be part of a dynamic organisation that is dedicated to fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and growing cyber skills across the UK's cyber clusters. Together, we can make a significant impact on the cyber sector and contribute to the ongoing success of the UK's technological advancements and economic growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to the Operations Manager & UKC3 Board - general admin support, scheduling meetings, other ad hoc tasks

  • Assist with reporting - both internal regional cluster reporting and external government reporting

  • Assist with the planning and coordination of national and internal events

  • Minute taking and action log management

  • Inbox and email management

  • Proofreading

  • Data entry and record maintenance

  • Potential for UK travel to attend in person meetings

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

  • Excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

  • Digital Diary Management

  • Reporting

  • Minuting and documenting decision points and actions from board level discussions

Desirable

  • Budget management

  • Event organisation and management

  • Supplier / contract management

  • Contract/Project Management & Reporting

Experience

  • Experience providing administrative support to multiple stakeholders at a senior level is essential

  • Proven ability to manage and prioritise your own workload effectively, handling multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Experience of working with stakeholders from central government and the not for profit sector is desirable

  • Experience working in a project management environment is beneficial

Competencies

  • Works proactively and without close supervision

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment

  • Takes a solution focused approach and enjoys problem solving

  • Believes in partnership working and has the ability to quickly develop working relationships

  • Takes a flexible approach to working, is comfortable working remotely and can adapt to meet the changing needs of the organisation

Interested in the role?

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you feel you would be a suitable candidate to: sarah.r@ukc3.org

Deadline for applications: 23:59 on 21st July