Operations Officer

Looking for a role where you can genuinely keep things moving behind the scenes, and actually see the impact of your work? This is your chance to step into a hands-on operations role supporting an international, purpose-driven organisation tackling big global challenges. If you’re the type who loves organising chaos, improving processes, and making things run smoother… keep reading 👇 You’ll sit at the heart of a small but globally connected team, acting as the go-to person for all things operations. From suppliers and systems to travel, events and internal processes, you’ll help keep everything running efficiently across different teams and time zones. Expect variety. One day you might be onboarding new vendors or managing contracts, the next, improving internal workflows or coordinating logistics for international events. You’ll regularly collaborate with colleagues across finance, programmes, and delivery teams, making this a brilliant role for someone who enjoys a mix of structure, problem-solving, and people interaction. What you’ll be owning: Keeping procurement and supplier processes running smoothly and compliantly Managing vendor relationships, contracts, and purchasing workflows Supporting logistics for travel, events, and team activities Helping strengthen systems, tools, and internal processes Monitoring spend, supporting budgets, and assisting with financial admin Making sure everything aligns with organisational policies and compliance standards Improving how things work, spotting inefficiencies and fixing them What we’re looking for: Experience across operations, procurement, logistics or supplier management (at least 2 and willingness to learn the others) Confidence working in structured, compliance-driven environments Exposure to international, non-profit or globally distributed organisations is a big plus Someone proactive, you don’t wait to be told, you fix and improve Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and keeping things organised Strong systems mindset (you like tools, processes, and improving how things work) Bonus points if you’ve had exposure to: Finance admin / expense tracking Process improvement or automation Working with policies, SOPs, or governance frameworks If you have the relevant experience apply now!

Corporate Secretary- 3 month FTC Annual Salary: £38,000 pro rata Location: East London (Hybrid- 2 days in office) Job Type: 3-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) Working model- Monday-Friday (37.5 hours) Start Date- Immediate Join a leading organisation in the pensions industry, recognised for its significant contributions to the automatic enrolment programme. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential operational administrative support within the Corporate Secretariat function, playing a key role in supporting senior management and Board Members. Day-to-day of the role: Provide operational administrative support to the Corporate Secretariat and Deputy Corporate Secretariats, working independently and taking initiative to explore solutions. Manage diaries for Non-Executive Board Members and the Corporate Secretariat team, prioritising meetings and managing logistics. Handle systematic inbox management, including drafting responses, categorising emails, and prioritising urgent communications. Manage internal and external queries efficiently, escalating priority items as necessary. Oversee IT requests and coordinate induction plans for new starters. Organise travel, accommodation, and manage expenses in line with internal policies. Lead the setup of Board and Committee meetings, handling all associated logistics including catering and documentation. Take responsibility for discrete projects or pieces of work on behalf of the Corporate Secretariat or Chief of Staff. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience in providing administrative support in a high-demand office environment. Ability to organise, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks independently in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with the ability to quickly learn new IT systems. Experience in developing internal networks to achieve results. Background in financial services, pensions, or insurance is advantageous. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable liaising with senior internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Flexible, pragmatic, and solution-oriented with a strong work ethic. Benefits: Hybrid working model allowing flexibility. Opportunity to work in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. Exposure to senior management and critical business operations. To apply for this Corporate Secretary, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Corporate Secretary- 3 month FTC Annual Salary: £38,000 pro rata Location: East London (Hybrid- 2 days in office) Job Type: 3-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) Working model- Monday-Friday (37.5 hours) Start Date- Immediate Join a leading organisation in the pensions industry, recognised for its significant contributions to the automatic enrolment programme. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential operational administrative support within the Corporate Secretariat function, playing a key role in supporting senior management and Board Members. Day-to-day of the role: Provide operational administrative support to the Corporate Secretariat and Deputy Corporate Secretariats, working independently and taking initiative to explore solutions. Manage diaries for Non-Executive Board Members and the Corporate Secretariat team, prioritising meetings and managing logistics. Handle systematic inbox management, including drafting responses, categorising emails, and prioritising urgent communications. Manage internal and external queries efficiently, escalating priority items as necessary. Oversee IT requests and coordinate induction plans for new starters. Organise travel, accommodation, and manage expenses in line with internal policies. Lead the setup of Board and Committee meetings, handling all associated logistics including catering and documentation. Take responsibility for discrete projects or pieces of work on behalf of the Corporate Secretariat or Chief of Staff. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience in providing administrative support in a high-demand office environment. Ability to organise, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks independently in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with the ability to quickly learn new IT systems. Experience in developing internal networks to achieve results. Background in financial services, pensions, or insurance is advantageous. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable liaising with senior internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Flexible, pragmatic, and solution-oriented with a strong work ethic. Benefits: Hybrid working model allowing flexibility. Opportunity to work in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. Exposure to senior management and critical business operations. To apply for this Corporate Secretary, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Payroll Officer | Permanent | | Full Time Reed Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be working with a charitable organisation based in Belfast and are actively recruiting for a Payroll Officer to join their team. This opportunity is permanent, and office based and both part-time and full-time applications will be considered. The Payroll Officer will be responsible for processing salaries while ensuring accurate and timely payments and maintaining records. Key duties include: End-to-end payroll processing for salary service clients on Sage 50 payroll Maintaining accurate payroll records, including tax codes, deductions, and pensions Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and filing RTI submissions Responding to payroll queries from clients and external agencies Supporting the Head of Finance Services with processing the employee payroll Coordinating with HR and Finance departments to ensure payroll accuracy Assisting with ad-hoc payroll-related tasks and projects Processing year-end payroll processes, including P60s and P11Ds Providing analysis of staff costs for internal and external reporting The Person: Applicants will have 2+ years’ experience in end-to-end payroll processing Applicants will have a strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP and statutory payments Applicants will have the ability to handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality Applicants will work well as part of a team Applicants will ideally have a working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll Get in Touch: If you have previous payroll experience and are looking for a new opportunity, part time or full time, please submit your CV via the link provided. Alternatively, please feel free to contact Caron Hamill from the Reed Offices directly and in the strictest of confidence. We look forward to hearing from you.