People & Operations Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £34,000 to £43,000 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, EC4M 7JW |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | NFP People Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 8360 |
Summary
People & Operations Assistant
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive People & Operations Assistant to support our client a growing, purpose led organisation at a key point of delivery and impact.
Job title: People & Operations Assistant
Salary: £34,000 - £43,000 FTE (pro rata)
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week
Contract: 6 month fixed-term contract
Location: Hybrid (UK-based, with regular office time in Central London)
Closing date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
About the role
This is a hands-on, varied role providing high quality administrative and operational support across people operations, IT systems and office management. Working closely with the Head of HR, IT and Operations, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth day to day operations and a positive staff experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating onboarding and offboarding for employees, interns, secondees and contractors
- Maintaining accurate employee records within the HR system
- Supporting recruitment administration, training coordination and performance review cycles
- Acting as a first point of contact for day to day IT and systems queries, liaising with an external IT provider
- Coordinating IT setup and access, maintaining asset registers and supporting cyber and compliance processes
- Supporting office and facilities administration, including supplies, meeting rooms and hybrid working needs
- Assisting with staff wellbeing, engagement initiatives, team events and board administration
About you
You'll bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive mindset. You're comfortable juggling priorities and enjoy supporting colleagues across a range of activities.
You'll likely have:
- Experience in an HR, operations, office or administrative role
- Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft 365 tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Discretion when handling confidential information
- An interest in people, culture and inclusive ways of working
Experience in a small organisation, charity or purpose led environment is helpful but not essential.
About the organisation
The organisation is an independent, mission driven non profit working to support a fairer, greener and more resilient future. It is a small, collaborative team with big ambitions, working closely with partners across finance, policy and impact focused sectors. Flexible and inclusive working is actively supported, and applications are welcomed from candidates with diverse backgrounds and non linear career paths.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
HR Assistant, People Operations Assistant, Office Manager, Operations Assistant, HR Administrator, People Coordinator, Business Support Officer, Office & Facilities Assistant, Junior HR Advisor, HR Co-ordinator, HR and Office Assistant, People Assistant