London Office Operations Lead

Verda; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and cash compensation

Healthcare

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Verda seeks an Office Operations Specialist to run the day-to-day London office, ensuring a smooth, well‑run workspace for a growing global team. You’ll manage facilities, vendor relationships, and logistics, creating a productive environment across admin and operations.

You’ll coordinate events, onboarding, and travel while maintaining budget controls and safety standards to support a high‑performing engineering and research community at Verda.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office management or facilities coordination.
• Experience managing budgets and vendor contracts.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day London office operations and spaces.
• Liaise with building management, landlords and vendors.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts and costs.
• Plan internal events, team socials and offsites.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for staff and visitors.
• Support onboarding logistics for new hires (desk setup, access, packs).
• Monitor office budget and process invoices with Finance.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and general office standards.
• Handle mail, deliveries and front-of-house duties.
• Collaborate with People & Talent on admin and projects.
• Scale office processes as the London team grows.

Skills

Office management

Vendor management

Budget management

Event coordination

Travel coordination

Onboarding logistics

Health & safety

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Verda seeks an Office Operations Specialist to run the day-to-day London office, ensuring a smooth, well‑run workspace for a growing global team. You’ll manage facilities, vendor relationships, and logistics, creating a productive environment across admin and operations.

You’ll coordinate events, onboarding, and travel while maintaining budget controls and safety standards to support a high‑performing engineering and research community at Verda.