Overview
Operations Assistant | Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire (Hybrid: 2 to 3 days in office, flexibility required) | Salary £25,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience, plus performance bonus) | Permanent Position
Join a growing, boutique organisation with purpose.
We’re Strategic PA Recruitment, a specialist search agency for Executive and Personal Assistants and Strategic PA Network, our award-winning professional community that champions the business support profession. Founded by two former Assistants, we’re passionate about people, purpose and partnership.
We’re now looking for an Operations Assistant to join our small, dynamic team - someone proactive, adaptable and full of positive energy, ready to grow with us and help shape the next phase of our business.
Our requirements split nicely into three areas of our businesses ensuring no two days are ever the same!
1. Personal Assistant & Operations Support
* Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics
* Prepare documents, presentations and correspondence to a high standard
* Help create structure, systems and processes that keep the business running smoothly
* Bring calm, clarity and order to a fast-moving, creative environment
2. Recruitment Coordination
You’ll play a key part in the day-to-day running of our boutique recruitment business.
* Coordinate candidate interviews, feedback and scheduling
* Update CRM systems and maintain candidate and client records in line with GDPR
* Support business development and client research projects
* Liaise with senior executives and EAs with professionalism, warmth and efficiency
3. Network & Community Support
You’ll also get involved in the exciting world of Strategic PA Network - supporting our events, community engagement and marketing.
* Assist with logistics for lunches, Power Hours, award ceremonies and webinars
* Manage social media scheduling and engagement (LinkedIn and Instagram)
* Support member communications, newsletters and event follow-ups
* Liaise with venues, suppliers and partners to ensure seamless delivery
* Contribute ideas for new events, content and member experiences
Joining Our Team, About You
* Warm, proactive and resourceful - someone who takes initiative and gets things done
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills, you must be a people person
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
* Confident across Microsoft Office (Outlook) and SharePoint, and a huge fan of AI
* Tech-savvy, curious and comfortable learning new systems
* Professional, discreet and calm under pressure - with a genuine passion for what you do best
* Previous experience as a PA, Team Assistant, Office Manager or in recruitment/admin coordination required.
* Able to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines.
* Conscientious, approachable, enthusiastic and with a good sense of humour.
* Able to quickly build confidence, respect, and trust with others.
* Have a positive approach to daily tasks and have a solution focused working method.
* This role will involve some out of hours work attending events.
What’s on Offer
* £28,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
* Performance Bonus
* 20 days’ annual leave + UK bank holidays + your birthday off
* Hybrid working (2 to 3 days in the office)
* Pension contribution
* Development opportunities and access to our professional events and mentorship network
A Note from the Founders
“We’re looking for someone who loves variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow alongside us. This is an exciting time in our journey - no two days are the same, and you’ll be at the heart of everything we do. If you’re curious, ridiculously organised and love people, we’d love to hear from you.”
YOUR APPLICATION IS IMPORTANT TO US, THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR APPLYING
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.
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