At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage employee lifecycle, coordinate events, and oversee office operations.
- Company: Canvas Offices creates inspiring workplaces that people love.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a vibrant team.
- Other info: Join a close-knit team in a beautifully designed central London workspace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on employee experience and workplace culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR or office management; tech-savvy and organised.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Canvas Offices builds workplaces people genuinely want to be in. As we grow, so does the complexity of running our team well — and that's where you come in.
What You’ll Do
- People ops & HR admin
- Own the employee lifecycle end-to-end — contracts, right-to-work, probation tracking, leaver processing and everything in between.
- Deliver a consistent, well‑managed onboarding and offboarding experience for every starter and leaver.
- Support payroll, benefits administration (NEST, Vestd) and absence tracking.
- Maintain clean, accurate records across HiBob.
- Culture & employee experience
- Continuously look for ways to improve the employee experience across the full lifecycle.
- Coordinate team events, socials and all‑hands — managing logistics from venue to format.
- Support engagement initiatives and flag themes to the Head of People.
- Recruitment coordination
- Own the recruitment process on TeamTailor — posting roles, managing pipelines and scheduling interviews.
- Be the first point of contact for candidates, reflecting Canvas's brand and warmth throughout.
- Technology & AI
- Own the relationship with our third‑party IT provider, ensuring seamless IT setup for starters and clean offboarding for leavers.
- Support the adoption of AI tools across the People function and identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks.
- Help evaluate and embed new tools and integrations, documenting processes as they evolve.
- Office management
- Oversee the day‑to‑day running of 175 High Holborn — facilities, supplies, vendors and H&S compliance.
- Act as a visible, welcoming presence in the office, setting the tone for how the space feels.
What we’re looking for
- Experience in People role(s) or office management — or a strong generalist background across both.
- Confident using HRIS platforms and ATS tools (HiBob and TeamTailor experience a plus).
- Genuinely curious about technology and AI, with a willingness to build capability in this area.
- Highly organised, discreet and able to manage competing priorities without dropping the detail.
- Warm, proactive and someone who takes ownership.
What we offer
- Real ownership across a varied, high‑impact remit.
- A close‑knit team that moves fast and values contribution over hierarchy.
- A beautifully designed workspace in central London, competitive salary, benefits and room to grow as Canvas scales.
People Operations Assistant / Office Manager employer: Canvas Offices
Canvas Offices is an exceptional employer that prioritises creating a vibrant workplace culture where employees feel valued and engaged. With a focus on personal growth, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of impactful projects while working in a beautifully designed office in central London. Our close-knit team fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every contribution is recognised and appreciated.
We think you need these skills to ace People Operations Assistant / Office Manager
Employee Lifecycle Management
Onboarding and Offboarding
Payroll Administration
Benefits Administration
Record Keeping
Event Coordination
Recruitment Coordination
