Operations Assistant

Operations Assistant
Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

About us

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

About the role

In this role you will provide operational and administrative support to the Finance, people & operations team and play a key role in the day-to-day running and continuous improvement of SIA House, ensuring it remains a safe, welcoming and efficient working environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Take a lead role in the efficient day-to-day running of SIA House, ensuring it is safe, secure, clean, and well presented.
• Support the management and upkeep of office space, facilities, and resources, including contributing to ongoing improvements and upgrade.
• Coordinate and prepare facilities for internal and external meetings, including welcoming visitors.
• Assist in regular supplier an contract reviews to ensure cost-effectiveness and value for money.
• Play an active role in supporting and delivering SIA s sustainability strategy and help minimise the organisation s environmental footprint.
• Contribute to cross-organisational operational projects as needed.
• Act as a keyholder for SIA House.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to directors and senior leaders.
• Assist with meeting logistics, including diary management, travel and accommodation bookings, catering and room set-up.

This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 23 July 2025, 9am

Interview dates: 31 July 2025 at SIA House, Milton Keynes.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.

No agencies please.