Administrator (Maternity Leave)

Cognition Energy is an innovative and disruptive engineering start-up that uses science led development to deliver high performance battery products and services. At Cognition we develop battery test equipment and carry out contract testing for external clients. Founded by 4 people, of which 3 are Imperial College academics, Cognition's long term goal is to help the world switch to a 100% renewable future!   

 

Due to maternity leave, we are now looking for some administrative cover for the duration of this leave. A key activity will be administrative support for our communications and sales activities. The role could be particularly well-suited to an experienced administrator looking to work 15-20 hours over 4 shorter days per week with a small dynamic team. Actual working hours can be flexible. The company offers a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro-rated for actual hours worked) and a matched contribution pension scheme.

We don’t expect you to have all of the skills below and are committed to providing the training
and support to develop your ability.​

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What you'll do: 

• Assist with updates to the company website and social media pages, including uploading new content

• Liaise with current clients to gain testimonials and feedback

• Assist with the organisation of trade shows and other other company events 

• Purchases of equipment and supplies, around the office and for the marketing department

• Assist with the organisation of company socials & team building events as required 

• Assist with the management of sales, including keeping the CRM system up to date, general administration & monitoring the sales and info email inboxes

• Schedule and arrange meetings for the CEO and other members of the team, including Board Meetings

• Support the preparation of presentations and other documents related to the company’s activities

• Support and/or lead on ad hoc tasks as required

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What you’ll have:

• Excellent organisational & interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritise

• Flexibility to handle a range of tasks and to work as part of a team

• Good knowledge of Google Workspace/Microsoft Office, particularly around using spreadsheets

• A can-do attitude and creativity to get things done, with the ability to work in a small, start-up organisation

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Even better if you have:

• Experience using Linkedin & Wix 

• Ability to make eye-pleasing documents and follow brand guidelines

 

What you’ll get:

• To join a team of motivated people, in a great work environment 

• Salary: £11,500-£15,000 (£28,275-£30,225 pro rata), dependant on experience and hours

• 10 days annual leave (25 days pro rata), including Christmas shutdown 

• Up to 6% contribution to pension scheme

• Friday BBQ’s in the summer months & team lunches 

• Continuous training and professional development opportunities

 

Location:
Cognition's office and labs are based in a beautiful countryside setting, with free parking, just
outside Didcot, Oxfordshire. Local amenities include local shops, a pub & easy access to the A34.

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Additional Information

• 15 -20 hours a week, days and hours to be agreed

• Maternity leave cover from December 2025

• To apply please email your CV & Cover Letter to jobs@cognitionenergy.uk 

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To apply please send a copy of your CV to jobs@cognitionenergy.uk with a covering email.