Up to £25,000 per annum

6 month Temporary Assignment with view to extend

Fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic graduate / school leaver to gain EXPERIENCE within FINANCIAL SERVICES

Please note, this role is 5 days a week in the office

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading international bank seeking a proactive and organised Operations Assistant to join their team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a quick-learning professional to gain broad experience across the entire spectrum of day-to-day corporate operations and administrative facilities management within a major banking environment. Reporting to the Assistant Operations Manager and Head of Department, the successful candidate will handle essential postal services, stock management, office facilities support, and health & safety tasks. You will be instrumental in maintaining the smooth daily running of the branch and providing relief cover for department colleagues.

Key Responsibilities of the Operations Assistant to include:

• Postal Management: Receive, open, and log incoming courier items; prepare, frank, and organize outgoing/bulk postings and special deliveries.
• Internal Distribution: Handle internal inter-section paper distribution, fax distribution, and daily/monthly statement enveloping and posting.
• Office Maintenance: Maintain the daily operation of office equipment (e.g., replacing printer parts/toners), empty dishwashers, and carry out small maintenance tasks as required.
• Supplies & Environment: Order and distribute stationery, check supplier invoices, manage document storage boxes, and maintain office/kitchen supplies (cleaning products, drinks, milk). Ensure meeting rooms are prepared and presentable.
• Facilities Liaison: Coordinate with maintenance contractors regarding branch premises and report issues to management.
• ESG & Data: Contribute to the Bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aims, including the regular tracking and submission of statistics to Head Office.
• Risk & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to the Bank’s risk management policies, internal procedures, compliance standards, and ethical code of conduct.
• Team Support: Assist the operations team with general project work, ad-hoc administration, procedure manual enhancements, and rigorous record-keeping.

Requirements for the successful Operations Assistant to include:

• Fantastic opportunity for school leaver or graduate
• Basic computer literacy across Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and standard internet browsers. Competency with smartphone communication applications.
• Must be a quick learner, highly proactive, self-disciplined, and exceptionally punctual.
• Proven ability to work systematically, organize time effectively, and maintain work accuracy and neatness under pressure with minimal direct supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to confidently communicate with supervisors, external contractors, and other bank departments.

This vacancy is being advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited. The services advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited are those of an Employment Agency.