Operations Assistant

Strategic PA Recruitment - SPECIALIST EA/PA AGENCY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global venture capital firm in London is seeking a driven Operations Assistant. The role involves supporting senior partners, managing complicated diaries, and coordinating meetings. Ideal candidates should have 3-4 years of corporate experience, strong attention to detail, and emotional intelligence. This position offers a competitive salary and professional growth opportunities, including a clear path to progression within the firm.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday

Pension contribution

Learning and development support

Network membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to four years of corporate experience.
• Experience supporting senior leadership or board-level executives is highly regarded.
• Proactive approach and ability to manage shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, travel logistics, maintaining communication.
• Represent the business with confidence and discretion.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and projects, ensuring smooth delivery.
• Build strong relationships across the business.

Skills

Attention to detail

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Time management

Relationship building

Job description

Operations Assistant | Global Venture Capital Firm | Fitzrovia, London | £35,000 to £40,000 DOE | Permanent | Office-Based (5 Days a Week with Flex)

Overview

We are partnering exclusively with a global venture capital firm that is both ambitious and entrepreneurial to recruit a driven and highly motivated Operations Assistant. For the right person, this is an exceptional opportunity to develop and progress into an Operations Manager / Chief of Staff position. The firm is fully committed to supporting your professional growth, providing mentorship, exposure and the opportunity to reach your full potential.

This role supports two senior Partners and will suit someone who enjoys variety and being close to the action. You’ll have the freedom to take ownership, help drive efficiencies and make a real difference to how things run day to day. You’ll be handling busy diaries, coordinating meetings and events, and managing relationships with high-profile stakeholders. It’s a fast-paced environment where trust, attention to detail and a sense of calm are key.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, international travel and logistics, maintaining clear and professional communication at all times.
• Act as a trusted ambassador for both senior stakeholders and the wider organisation, representing the business with confidence and discretion.
• Coordinate meetings, events and projects end-to-end, taking full ownership of logistics and ensuring smooth, efficient delivery.
• Bring exceptional attention to detail and consistently uphold high standards of organisation and presentation.
• Build strong relationships across the business, acting as a key point of contact for clients and partners.
• Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence, composure under pressure and a positive, collaborative approach.
• Anticipate needs, think ahead and provide practical, thoughtful solutions that add real value.
• Take a genuine interest in understanding the business and its associated companies, contributing to its wider success.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be ambitious and proactive with a natural desire to get stuck in and make an impact. You enjoy working in a collaborative team and take real pride in supporting others to succeed. With sound judgment and emotional intelligence, you’ll thrive in a role where priorities can shift quickly and where delivering great service really matters.

Package, Progression & Development

The successful candidate will receive a competitive package including 26 days’ holiday, pension contribution, and ongoing support for your learning and development, including Strategic PA Network membership. This position is aligned to Level 3/4 on the Global Skills Matrix, with a clear pathway to progress into Level 5 as the company’s growth plan evolves. Experience working alongside senior leadership or board-level executives will be highly regarded, as will previous exposure to a start-up or fast-growing environment where you’ve managed a broad range of responsibilities. While the level of experience can vary, we’re ideally looking for someone with a minimum of three to four years of solid corporate experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Your Application is Important

It is part of our ethos to ensure we respond to every application individually whether successful or otherwise. In the current market, we believe behaving in a professional manner is more important than ever.

We are committed to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. This commitment is embraced by all of the Strategic PA Recruitment team and applies to all clients, employees and other stakeholders. We passionately believe that everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and will do our utmost to ensure you are treated with such during this process. All applications and conversations are in the strictest of confidence. Thank you in advance for your interest and good luck with your application.