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Reference: 97336

Date Added: 29 August 2025
Closing Date: 12 September 2025

Job Title: Communications & Operations Assistant

Working For: Nuffield Trust

Location: London

Salary: £31,100 per annum

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

Are you someone who enjoys working with others and making a difference by supporting a dynamic team? If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same, with exposure to a range of different work and people, this opportunity at the Nuffield Trust could be perfect for you.

You may have prior experience in an administrative assistant role, perhaps in a policy communications, operations or stakeholder engagement team. More importantly, you will have logistical management skills; exceptional attention to detail; problem-solving abilities; and strong interpersonal skills. You'll need to smoothly manage competing priorities with flexibility, diligence, and a friendly demeanour.

This role presents an exciting chance for someone with these relevant skills to immerse themselves in the realm of public policy and research. If you're eager to develop your skills and grow in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

You’ll spend your time:

  • Supporting the Communications & External Affairs Team by organising meetings, assisting with event planning, updating stakeholder databases and coordinating social media content with the Media & Public Affairs Manager
  • Providing administrative assistance to the Director of Communications & External Affairs, including diary management and travel arrangements.
  • Supporting the Operations Team with a range of administrative tasks including processing invoices, supporting recruitment and onboarding, maintaining IT archives and contributing to larger team projects as needed.
  • Coordinating the Trust’s internal operating committees including risk steering, IT and data strategy groups.

We’d really like to meet you if you:

  • Enjoy variety in your work and are adept at multitasking
  • Work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrate first-rate organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead and prioritise multiple tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines.
  • Have strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.

Closing Date: 12 September 2025

Interview/Start Dates

Closing timr: 23:59
Interview date: Wednesday 24 September

Application Details

To learn more about the role, please visit our website and download a copy of the Candidate Brief.

To apply, please go to The Nuffield Trust Recruitment site and complete the online application process before closing date.

Please include a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, highlighting in particular your experience of managing a large and varied workload from a range of colleagues and stakeholders.

Website: https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/

Additional Notes