Operations / HR Administrator

Merrifield Consultants are excited to partner with a London Based charity for their new Operations Administrator. It is an exciting time to join a growing charity and play a key role in supporting a busy and dynamic team. We are looking for a proactive and organised Operations Administrator to join on a temporary basis until Christmas.

Details:
Job title: Operations / HR administrator
Salary: 14-16 per hour
Location: Fully remote (with travel into London once every 3 weeks)
Contract: Temporary, until Christmas 2025
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Start date: ASAP

Job responsibilities:
* Supporting the in-house recruitment team with compliance and on boarding of new starters
* Advertising vacancies on job boards and managing the application process
* Coordinating interview panels and ensuring adjustments are in place where needed
* Drafting offer letters, contracts, and induction programmes for new staff
* Managing shared inboxes, responding to queries, and providing general admin support
* Carrying out pre-employment checks, including right-to-work, references, and DBS
* Maintaining accurate compliance records and updating internal systems
* Coordinating IT and equipment requests with suppliers, including delivery and returns
* Booking office space and hot desks in London as needed
* Providing wider operational and administrative support across the team

Experience:
* Strong administrative experience (ideally in operations, HR, governance, or recruitment)
* Confident in chasing documentation and managing compliance processes
* Excellent attention to detail and able to work to tight deadlines
* Strong communication skills, with a professional and supportive approach
* Familiarity with DBS checks and right-to-work requirements is desirable
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams
* A flexible, "can do" attitude and ability to work independently in a remote environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing charity and contribute to meaningful work while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Please email (url removed) to apply.

We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and creating an inclusive recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority communities. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to creating innovation and driving meaningful impact.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout