Business Administrator

NeoVac is building a new ground‑breaking LNP platform to deliver better mRNA vaccines and treatments for various diseases. At NeoVac, we envision a world where mRNA vaccines and treatments are available to everyone and everywhere.

A new opportunity has arisen for a full‑time permanent Business Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support across NeoVac. The role ensures the smooth day‑to‑day running of the business by supporting leadership, HR, recruitment, travel, and office operations.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to senior leadership and the wider business.
• Manage correspondence, shared inboxes, and internal communications.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and organise documentation for projects and grants.
• Assist project leads with documentation, contract management, and tracking the status of new project ideas.
• Coordinate recruitment administration, including CV management, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Arrange UK and international travel, accommodation, and conference bookings.
• Organise internal events such as team days, training sessions, and company lunches.
• Support expense processing and liaise with finance regarding invoices and payments.
• Maintain accurate records and document control in shared systems.
• Take on additional administrative duties as needed.

Education & Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Proven experience in an administrative, business support, or operations role.
• Previous experience supporting senior stakeholders is desirable.
• Experience in a start‑up (pharma, healthcare, scientific, or similar) is an advantage.
• Experience with recruitment coordination, HR administration, or event planning is desirable.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Energetic and hands‑on, with the ability to take initiative and operate independently.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and schedules simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced environment.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential information.

Application Form

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone

Position *

Right to Work Check *

What right to work document do you have? (E.g. British/EU National Passport, Biometric Immigration Document, etc.) Please provide the expiration date for Biometric Immigration Document and state the type of BRP.

What is your remuneration expectation? Please give as much details as possible (salary, bonus, pension, etc.)

Notice Period (from previous job) *

Start Date *

Should you be selected for the role, when is the earliest you can join?

Travel to work – will you be able to make it? *

If you are selected for the role, your normal working hours will be 09:00 -17:00 at NeoVac Ltd, Unit 1&2 West, 127 Olympic Avenue, Milton Park, OX14 4SA

Do you have an unspent criminal conviction? *

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