# Admin Assistant (FTC) **Company:** [Raspberry Pi Foundation](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/pxFMJJWbV1CquBTfvtNAVV.md) **Location:** Cambridge, United Kingdom **Workplace:** on site **Department:** Finance [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/6b863d67-9f0d-46ae-8a10-6a6552135d8e) ## Description **Administrative Assistant (FTC) **Location: Cambridge Salary: £26,228 per annum (full-time equivalent, dependent on experience) Basis: Fixed-term contract (6 months). Full-time, part-time or flexible Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK **The role** We are looking to recruit an Admin Assistant who will work closely with the rest of the finance team to support the Foundation across all of its entities which will be an interesting and varied role.  You will report to the Financial Controller and be responsible for day-to-day admin processing for the finance team. The role will suit someone who is organised and process driven. You will need to be conscientious and efficient, and take pride in the accuracy of your work to give a good level of support to colleagues you are working with. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities. The role requires management of a high volume of administrative duties, leveraging strong organisational and prioritisation skills to meet key deadlines and objectives. You should be a natural team player with strong communication skills who can deliver in a fast-paced environment and be able to talk to colleagues at all levels of the organisation. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the Foundation’s mission and culture, and the role offers you the opportunity to learn about all aspects of our work. We work hard to make sure that the Foundation is a place where everyone is supported to do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be joining an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other. **Responsibilities** - Manage finance inbox - including filing, answering and escalating emails where needed. - Zendesk - internal ticket system management - assigning tickets to the team, answering queries.  - Purchasing - Complete centralised purchasing of goods and services for all entities within the Foundation’s group, liaising with colleagues as needed.  - Expenses system - entering the invoices/receipts onto the finance credit card and coding as per PO - Administering [Monday.com](http://monday.com) boards ensuring information is up to date - Supplier verification - confirming bank details of new suppliers via email/phone call - Support the finance team with processing and filing financial paperwork **Experience and personal attributes** We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not necessarily all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here. - Will suit someone who is a good communicator, well organised and able to prioritise tasks and manage expectations effectively.  - Literate in MS Office and Google Docs, and competent in all other aspects of a digital working environment - Able to work with precision and excellent attention to detail - Reliable and proactive - Positive attitude and a willingness to learn - Experience in a similar role  **About us** The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent charity with a global mission to enable all young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.  We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the world's largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly. All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries.  Over the past decade, we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We have teams in six countries (India, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, the UK and US) and partnerships with mission-aligned non-profit organisations in over 60 countries.  We are at the forefront of the global educational movement to expand access to computer science education and AI literacy. You can learn more about our work in our latest Annual Report. **Benefits** In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a wide range of benefits for all of our colleagues.  - Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in the UK receive 25 days of paid annual leave initially, rising to 30 days after five years service, plus 3 additional days of paid leave for the company-wide closure at the end of each year.  - Pension. We provide an 8% employer contribution on top of your minimum 4% employee contribution.  - Private healthcare. We provide comprehensive private healthcare for all employees through Vitality Plus.  - Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life. - Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers.  - Life assurance and income protection. We provide life assurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family.  - Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees.  - Travel to work. Through our Cycle-to-Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes we support cost effective and sustainable travel to work.  **Timetable for applications** Closing date: 21 July 2026, 9.00am GMT Phone screen: Following application First interview: Following application Second interview: Following application **Our recruitment process** All of our workplaces are inclusive spaces where we want people to feel respected, valued, and able to do their best work. We are committed to building teams that bring together people with a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. That starts with our recruitment process.  Here's what you can expect:  - As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your cv.  - Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager. We review all applications for authenticity. While we embrace the use of AI tools to assist you, all content must genuinely represent your own work, and have been reviewed and personalised by you. - A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager.  - The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have.  - We normally have two interviews, which may take place in-person. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague.  - You will usually be asked to undertake a work-based assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions.  - If you have any questions about or feel that you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including adjustments for neurodiversity, please contact our People and Culture team at recruitment@raspberrypi.org. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.