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Start Date - January 2026

Purpose of the role

We are looking for an Administrator on a temporary maternity cover basis to support our ongoing medical writing projects and the team and senior management with their mission to make a real difference in the life science industry.

This is an important role for the business, so we are looking for someone proactive, who has the experience to make a real difference and is not afraid to suggest new ideas.

As an Administrator, you will:

• Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of regulatory writing projects to ensure the objectives of the clients and Morula Health are met.
• Proactively maintaining accurate documentation, including contracts and project assignments, project SharePoint sites, meeting minutes, timesheets, status reports, databases, and financial trackers.
• Plan and book the project team’s activities and attend regular internal meetings and client meetings.
• Prepare budgets, invoices and monitor financial status of each project ensuring margins are maintained and that early action is taken with clients where project specifications change.
• Support with researching, identifying and enrolling of freelance medical writers to our medical writer database
• Support with continuous improvement projects, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and standard
• Administration and management of user access and archiving upon project completion

Are you what we are looking for?

We are looking for someone who is:

• Proven office experience or administrative background is essential.
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), QuickBooks experience would be beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently.
• Experience in data entry with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment is advantageous but not mandatory; training will be provided where necessary.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Thinks about the long-term benefits for the business and their colleagues
• Has a positive attitude and embraces sharing ideas. Someone who isn’t afraid to suggest new ideas, be wrong, and also give constructive feedback
• Entrepreneurial and flexible approach to the role, and willingness to take on ad-hoc tasks from time to time.

What we can offer you:

• An honest and open, hardworking, supportive, and fun team environment
• Excellent ability to learn and develop your career through exposure to many different areas of the business, and regular training sessions
• Team socials
• Free on-site & nearby parking
• In addition to your salary and bonuses, our team benefits from a health cashback and discount scheme, discounts to a wide range of stores, and access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Programme), a contributory pension scheme, and holiday entitlement accruing with service.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: £18,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Altrincham WA14 1ES: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person