Senior Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

• Executive Support
• Provide full PA support, including calendar management, travel coordination, and expense management
• Act as a trusted partner, anticipating needs and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Prepare presentations, reports, and materials for business reviews and leadership meetings
• Events & Coordination
• Plan and deliver CSA and R&D events , both regional and global
• Coordinate logistics end-to-end, partnering cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution
• Support wider global initiatives and team engagement activities
• Operations & Communication
• Manage communications and respond to internal/external requests with professionalism
• Coordinate across departments and global teams to gather information and drive outcomes
• Support ad hoc projects, research, and reporting activities

Requirements

• Strong experience in executive support, calendar management, and event planning
• Highly collaborative and efficient , with the ability to work cross-functionally across global teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ways of Working
• You'll be part of the core R&D team , working closely with leaders and colleagues across regions. Success in this role comes from being:
• Accountable - owning priorities and delivering with excellence
• Collaborative (Win Together) - building strong relationships across teams and geographies
• Customer-focused (Make Customers Heroes) - enabling leaders and teams to perform at their best
• Innovative with Purpose - finding smarter, more efficient ways to operate
• Committed to Excellence - maintaining high standards in everything you deliver
• The estimated base salary range for the Senior Administrative Assistant role based in United Kingdom is GBP 30,600 - 45,800.
• Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.
• We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized ope

Benefits

Additional Information

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Senior Administrative Assistant - R&D (EMEALA) 📍 Onsite - Granta Park Cambridge, 4 days per week Closing date for applications - Friday 10th July At Illumina, we are innovating with purpose to unlock the power of the genome and transform human health. As part of our R&D organisation, this role sits at the heart of a dynamic, global team supporting senior leadership while helping to deliver impactful projects and events that bring our science and people together. Position Summary We are seeking a highly organised, proactive Senior Administrative Assistant to provide dedicated support to a senior R&D leader, alongside coordinating regional and global events across the R&D organisation. This is a highly visible, fast-paced role , requiring strong collaboration across global teams, particularly with US-based stakeholders, and the ability to manage complex priorities with confidence and discretion.

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