Operations Assistant - London

Company

A successful independent town planning consultancy led by experts in handling high profile and challenging projects. The company, based in Central London, has a track record of successfully guiding clients through the complex UK planning system.

Job specifics

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, busy and growing team of 28 within the operations side of the business. A pivotal and varied role with scope to develop skills and career. The team is looking for a bright, personable, vibrant and committed person to join during a period of growth. You will report to the Director of Operations and HR and support the Board of Directors and wider team across the business.

This is a heavily involved role, with scope for the right person to take on more responsibility over time.

The role is full time, 9am-6pm Monday to Friday with flexibility to work from home as the team phase a renovation and return to the office over the coming months.

Role responsibilities:

•  Assisting the Director of Operations and HR, Board and wider team in all areas of the  business.
•  Represent the company as the first point of contact.
•  Maintaining smooth running of the office and assisting with operational issues.
•  Facilitating phased office return with support of Director of Operations and HR
•  Phone and reception duties, meeting room and building maintenance.
•  Assist with ad-hoc administrative support, projects and duties as required.
•  Liaising with all suppliers, order supplies.
•  Extensive meeting and diary management.
•  Event management and marketing support.
•  Website and intranet management.
•  Maintaining client and account databases.
•  People operations support.
•  Office systems administration.

Candidate requirements:

•  Degree or equivalent qualifications.
•  Previous office experience is desirable.
•  Numeracy and IT skills are essential.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe and Google Suite.
•  Organisational skills – ability to prioritise
•  Professional, courteous and self-motivated.
•  Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
•  Careful attention to detail.
•  Willingness to learn and happy to ‘pitch in’.
•  The ability to work as part of a team.
•  Committed to growing with the business and self-motivated.
•  Strong verbal communication skills.
•  Fluent verbal and written English essential
•  Comfortable taking responsibility and working independently.

Package Remuneration and benefits:

•  Competitive salary
•  Discretionary bonus scheme
•  25 days holidays (increasing by 1 day after 3 years’ service up to a maximum of 28 days)
•  Company pension 5%
•  Private health care
•  Employee Assistance Program
•  Wellbeing/gym contribution
•  Continued professional development
•  Professional subscriptions
•  Flexible working

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