People & Operations Coordinator

EVONA; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic growth company in Bristol is looking for a People & Operations Coordinator to support HR, operations, and leadership initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and has a proactive approach to problem-solving. Responsibilities include onboarding, supporting organizational culture, and providing executive assistance. Benefits include private healthcare and a pension from day one.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension

ThanksBen

Qualifications

• Experience in a startup, scale up, or recruitment/tech environment.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and problem solve.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new starter onboarding.
• Manage leaver process and maintain HR records.
• Support culture initiatives and social events.
• Calendar management for senior leadership.
• Act as main office contact for operations.

Skills

Thrives in a reactive, fast paced environment

Startup or scale up experience

Positive, can do attitude

Strong organisation and multitasking skills

Clear communicator and team player

Tech savvy

Job description

People & Operations Coordinator

(A fast moving, flexible support role across People, Operations, and Leadership)

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly adaptable and proactive People & Operations Coordinator to support our growing business. This is a reactive role, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast paced startup environment where priorities can shift quickly.

You’ll be the go to person across the business, flexing between HR admin, office operations, leadership support, and cultural initiatives. No two days will look the same, so we need someone with a positive, can do attitude, who enjoys problem solving and jumping into new challenges.

If you’ve had experience in a startup, scale up, or recruitment/tech environment, you’ll understand how exciting (and sometimes unpredictable) it can be, and you’ll be ready to roll your sleeves up and make things happen.

Key Responsibilities

People & HR Administration

• Coordinate new starter onboarding: systems setup, laptop ordering, merch, internal meetings, and onboarding plans with managers
• Manage leaver process, including system closures and equipment collection
• Maintain HR system and employee admin records
• Draft and manage employee documents
• Support culture initiatives and organising social events

Executive & Leadership Support

• Calendar management and meeting scheduling for the Board and SLT
• Plan and book travel, including detailed itineraries
• Manage company inboxes and follow up on outreach campaigns
• Work with Marketing to collate information for internal presentations
• Provide general day to day support for the SLT, reacting quickly to emerging priorities

Operations & Office Management

• Act as the main office contact for meeting room bookings, maintenance issues, and supplier coordination
• Oversee tech stack and maintain stock of equipment
• Order, manage, and track company merchandise
• Provide support with client contracts and documentation
• Step in to support different areas of the business when needed, always ready to pivot and solve problems

Skills & Attributes

• Thrives in a reactive, fast paced environment with shifting priorities
• Startup or scale up experience highly beneficial
• Positive, can do attitude with a willingness to get stuck into anything
• Strong organisation and multitasking skills
• Clear communicator and team player with a people first mindset
• Tech savvy and confident learning new systems quickly

Why Join Us?

• Be at the centre of a dynamic, high growth business in the space, deep tech, and defence sectors
• A varied and flexible role where you’ll gain exposure across operations, people, and leadership
• Work closely with the senior leadership team and directly shape how the business runs
• Benefits from day 1; ThanksBen, Private Healthcare, Pension