Operations Assistant

VirtueTech Recruitment Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtueTech Recruitment Group is seeking an Office & Operations Assistant to join a fast-growing tech recruitment business in Paddington. You will gain experience across operations, administration, events, finance support, facilities and people, with a varied day‑to‑day routine.

This role suits someone early in their career who wants broad business exposure, learn quickly and contribute to a growing team. A collaborative, proactive mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive with great attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with colleagues and external suppliers.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Friendly, approachable and a team player who enjoys variety.

Responsibilities

• Managing office supplies, equipment and general facilities.
• Supporting new starter set-up, including IT equipment and office requirements.
• Managing candidate and client queries (contractor administration) and liaising with Workwell to ensure contractors are paid accurately and on time.
• Researching and organising team socials, lunch clubs, Christmas parties and company events.
• Helping coordinate sales days, including venues, catering and logistics.
• Supporting the Operations Lead and wider management team with projects and ad hoc tasks.
• Assisting with LinkedIn, branding and website activity.
• Bringing new ideas to improve team activities, events and the wider employee experience.

Skills

Organised and proactive

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Office & Operations Assistant required to join a growing, high-energy recruitment business, where you’ll gain hands‑on experience across operations, administration, events, finance support, facilities and people. It’s a varied role where no two days are the same, with plenty of opportunity to learn, take ownership and develop as the business grows. We’re looking for an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Office & Operations Assistant to help keep the day‑to‑day running of the business smooth and efficient. You’ll provide support across the office, contractor administration, events and general business operations. One day you could be organising office supplies and helping a new starter get set up; the next, researching venues for a team event or chasing contractor timesheets.

Operations Assistant | Fast Growing Tech Recruitment

Location: Paddington

Salary: Up to £30k + bonus + commission on internal recruitment

Hours: 9am–6pm

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the role

This would suit someone early in their career who wants to gain broad business experience and get involved in a fast‑growing company.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing office supplies, equipment and general facilities
• Supporting new starter set‑up, including IT equipment and office requirements
• Managing candidate and client queries (contractor administration) and liaising with Workwell to ensure contractors are paid accurately and on time.
• Researching and organising team socials, lunch clubs, Christmas parties and company events
• Helping coordinate sales days, including venues, catering and logistics
• Supporting the Operations Lead and wider management team with projects and ad hoc tasks
• Assisting with LinkedIn, branding and website activity
• Bringing new ideas to improve team activities, events and the wider employee experience

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organised and proactive, with great attention to detail
• Confident communicating with colleagues and external suppliers
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Excel
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independentlyFriendly, approachable and a team player
• Someone who enjoys variety and is happy to get stuck in
• Keen to learn, develop and take on more responsibility

If you’re looking for a varied role where you can learn quickly, make an impact and be involved in all areas of a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.