The ELN is expanding and is looking to recruit an Operations Officer to join our London team. The successful candidate will be to supporting the HR & Operations Manager in the lead-up and during maternity leave. Their main duties will include:

Organisational Development and Management

• Supporting the Director, Deputy Director and Research Director to develop a strong performance culture;
• Maintaining a strong, safe working environment;
• Strengthen internal systems to ensure the build-up of key contacts and effective relationship management.

Fundraising and Accounts

• Working with our accountants to manage monthly payroll and expenses;
• Keeping an eye on cash flow, spent and payment of invoices to external suppliers;
• Creating budgets for grant applications, supporting and updating the Director and Deputy Director on grant spend and financial reporting for completed grants.

Operations and Human Resources:

• Be the main point of contact for the organisation and manage the general upkeep of the office;
• Working with the rest of the team on arranging events;
• Manage external services (e.g. office lease, cleaning services, insurance policies);
• Ensure that data protection laws and health and safety policies are adhered to;
• Updating and maintaining the ELN database;
• Providing administrative and general office support to contribute to the smooth running of the organisation.
• Undertake general office administration, including occasional diary management for the director, booking meeting rooms, purchasing furniture and office supplies
• Any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of this post.

Applicant Requirements

• Previous experience in an office administrator/office manager/accounting role
• Well-organised and able to multi-task, with a keen eye for detail
• Experience of using MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
• Excellent writing skills and an eye for detail
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and under pressure