Team & Operations Assistant

Team & Operations Assistant

City of London Full-Time No home office possible
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Job Description

Job Title: Team & Operations Assistant

The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Team & Operations Assistant to help ensure my clients team is set up for success every day. You’ll be at the heart of our operations, coordinating vendors, supporting the team, maintaining a well-functioning workspace, and helping to foster an efficient and positive working environment.

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who thrives on multitasking, enjoys working with people, and takes pride in getting the details right. A keen eye for detail, a love of organisation, and a sense of ownership are essential to succeeding in this role.

Operational Support

  • Play a central role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly across the team
  • Liaise directly with external vendors and service providers (e.g., suppliers, IT support, contractors) to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of goods and services
  • Support procurement, manage office supplies and basic equipment needs, and coordinate facility tasks as required
  • Ensure the workspace remains functional, tidy, and well-resourced, supporting productivity across the team
  • Support the team with scheduling, travel bookings, and room coordination
  • Work with the finance team to process invoices

Team Support

  • Provide hands-on support across departments, helping team members stay organised and focused on their priorities
  • Coordinate recruitment logistics, including job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate communications
  • Help onboard new hires, maintain accurate employee records, and assist with basic people ops admin (e.g., attendance tracking, documentation)

Internal Culture & Events

  • Plan and coordinate internal events, all-hands meetings, and informal team gatherings—handling logistics, comms, and follow-ups
  • Contribute to a friendly, inclusive, and collaborative team culture through day-to-day support and thoughtful touches

Qualifications

Essential

  • Strong organisational skills – able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain order in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent attention to detail – takes pride in getting things right the first time and spotting issues before they become problems
  • Proactive mindset – demonstrates initiative, anticipates needs, takes ownership of tasks without being prompted, and follows through reliably without close supervision
  • Great communication skills – clear, friendly, and professional in both verbal and written interactions
  • Experience in an administrative or operational support role – such as office coordination, team assistance, or similar
  • Ability to manage relationships with external suppliers and vendors – confident in coordinating logistics, following up, and holding others accountable
  • Travel and logistics coordination – experience booking travel and accommodation for multiple stakeholders
  • Confidentiality and professionalism – especially when dealing with employee records or leadership communications
  • Digital fluency – competent in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Slides)
  • Team-oriented approach – willing to pitch in wherever needed and support a collaborative team environment
  • Reliable and accountable – delivers on commitments and helps keep the team running smoothly

Desirable

  • Experience in a startup or fast-growth environment – comfortable with ambiguity and evolving processes
  • Experience in event coordination – from internal team socials to all-hands or offsite logistics
  • Basic HR or people ops knowledge – familiarity with onboarding, interview scheduling, or employee record-keeping
  • Familiarity with finance processes – such as tracking expenses or processing invoices
  • Basic understanding of workplace health & safety – especially in an office-based or hybrid environment
  • Working knowledge of tools like ClickUp, Slack, Notion, Trello, or similar productivity software
  • Interest in company culture and employee engagement – proactively helps create a positive and inclusive environment
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Hlx Life Sciences Recruiting Team

Team & Operations Assistant
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