At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the finance team with day-to-day admin tasks and manage various administrative duties.
- Company: Join the Raspberry Pi Foundation, a charity empowering young people through computing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to expanding access to tech education.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while learning about finance in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office and Google Docs.
The predicted salary is between 26228 - 26228 £ per year.
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 involves working closely with the finance team to support the Foundation across all its entities. You will report to the Financial Controller and be responsible for day-to-day admin processing for the finance team. The role requires someone who is organised, process-driven, conscientious, and efficient, with a strong focus on accuracy.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- The ability to handle multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in a similar role
Responsibilities include:
- Managing the finance inbox, including filing, answering, and escalating emails as needed
- Managing Zendesk - internal ticket system, assigning tickets to the team, answering queries
- Completing centralised purchasing of goods and services for all entities within the Foundation’s group
- Entering invoices/receipts onto the finance credit card and coding as per PO
- Administering Monday.com boards ensuring information is up to date
- Verifying new suppliers' bank details via email/phone call
- Supporting the finance team with processing and filing financial paperwork
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 computing and digital technologies. We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, software tools, and professional development for teachers.
Benefits include:
- Paid time off: 25 days of paid annual leave initially, rising to 30 days after five years service
- Pension: 8% employer contribution on top of your minimum 4% employee contribution
- Private healthcare through Vitality Plus
- Flexible working policies
- Support for parents and carers
- Life assurance and income protection schemes
- Investment in learning and development
- Travel to work support through Cycle-to-Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes
Timetable for applications: Closing date: 21 July 2026, 9.00am GMT
Our recruitment process is inclusive, aiming to build teams that bring together a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. All candidates will undergo a background check to confirm suitability for working with children.
Admin Assistant (FTC) in Cambridge employer: Raspberry Pi Foundation
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work remotely while collaborating with the prestigious University of Cambridge. With a strong commitment to employee growth, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive culture, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact on computer science education across the UK. Join us to be part of a mission-driven organisation that values innovation, inclusivity, and professional development.
