59 Best operational research Jobs in London (March 2025)

Executive Assistant to the CEO Location: Actoss different sites - 23 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1AA Reports to: CEO Job Summary: The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the CEO of Stanley Ley business and Harris and Zei, ensuring efficient operation and management of the executive office. This role involves managing daily schedules, facilitating communication between the CEO and stakeholders, coordinating meetings, and overseeing special projects to support business initiatives. Key Responsibilities: 1. Administrative Support: 2. - Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. 3. - Prioritize and respond to emails, phone calls, and other communications on behalf of the CEO. 4. - Prepare meeting agendas, reports, presentations, and correspondence as needed. 5. Meeting Coordination: 6. - Organize, attend, and take minutes during executive meetings. 7. - Coordinate board meetings and prepare necessary materials. 8. - Ensure follow-up on action items from meetings. 9. Communication Liaison: 10. - Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO, internal teams, and external partners. 11. - Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. 12. - Draft and edit communications for the CEO, including internal memos and external business correspondence. 13. Project Management: 14. - Assist with special projects as assigned by the CEO, including research, data collection, and coordination with other teams. 15. - Track project timelines and progress, ensuring that deadlines are met. 16. Travel and Event Coordination: 17. - Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel, including accommodations, itineraries, and logistics. 18. - Organize corporate events, conferences, and off-site activities for the CEO. 19. Office and Executive Operations: 20. - Develop and implement administrative systems and procedures to enhance office efficiency. 21. - Prepare expense reports and manage budgets for the executive office. 22. - Handle personal tasks for the CEO as required. Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor's degree in Business management, Communications, or a related field preferred. - Experience: 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably in a corporate or entrepreneurial setting. - Skills: - - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. - - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - - High level of attention to detail and accuracy. - - Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. - - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other productivity tools. - - Strong problem-solving skills and proactive attitude. Attributes: - Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment. - Initiative: Self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative without direct supervision. - Interpersonal Skills: Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels. Why Join Us? - Be a part of an innovative and growing business. - Work directly with visionary leaders in a dynamic environment. - Opportunity for professional growth and development. Application Process: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are an ideal fit for this

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Boutique property investment firm seeks hard-working and polished individual to join as an in-house Acquisitions Consultant/Manager. You will be an integral part of a growing business and thrive on closing deals. We invest in commercial and residential property by way of company acquisitions and require an experienced RICS qualified individual (at least 2 years PQE) or someone with a broad history (5 year +) in the industry. Perfect for a focused and highly motivated individual with a good track record in residential or commercial, investments or acquisitions. Key duties of the Acquisitions Consultant will include the following: Identification and acquisition of off and on-market opportunities Ability to build rapport quickly and effectively and thrive on successfully closing deals Undertaking research, analysis in order to prepare market reports Conducting site appraisals and concluding negotiations Due diligence to secure acquisitions through to legal completion Setting up acquisitions for onward progression to project delivery and operations Assist in the overall acquisition process through to completion (Meeting with vendors, review tenancy schedules and leases) Assessing value of property assets and where to create additional value Working closely with and regular reporting to the director on the status of acquisitions in the region This is a unique role, with a high level of autonomy, ideal for someone looking for a challenge outside of the standard corporate environment. The role is on a full-time and on-site basis, offering a competitive salary as well as discretionary bonuses. To start as soon as possible. Full UK driving licence essential We will be holding interviews in person at our office in Battersea. Starting Salary: £50K plus

Operations Manager – Design & Engineering Company (Hackney, London) We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Operations Manager to work directly with the founder of a dynamic design and engineering company specializing in hotels, serviced properties, events, and digital services for local councils. Role Overview Based at our workshop in Hackney (E8 2AA), you will oversee daily operations, ensuring seamless execution of projects using Trello and other management tools. As the company expands and develops new assets, you will play a key role in leading the team into its next phase of growth. Key Responsibilities Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day activities and workflow using Trello. Team Coordination: Assign tasks efficiently to capable team members. Process Optimization: Use Google Sheets, Docs, and basic AI tools to streamline operations. Resource Allocation: Ensure projects are well-resourced and meet deadlines. Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders. Requirements Minimum 2 years’ experience in an operations role. Proficiency in Google Sheets, Docs, and basic AI tools. Strong leadership skills to guide teams through new developments. A clean driver’s license and a professional, clear telephone manner. Experience working with both Mac and PC systems. Want to Learn More? If you're interested in researching some of our assets, check out: Komo Pods Hackney Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with the founder in a hands-on role that influences business growth and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy bringing structure to creative and technical projects, we’d love to hear from you! 📍 Location: Hackney, London (E8 2AA) 📩 How to Apply: Send me a brief description of your experience and we can go from there

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Goldman Professionals

We are looking for an experienced Management Adviser to join our team and help us and our clients identify and solve operational and managerial issues to create value and optimise existing processes. Who are we? We are a boutique Business Consultancy with a focus on finding niches for innovation, conducting market research, business plan writing & operations consulting (such as HR/hiring). Our vision is to provide results-oriented help in a form of end-to-end solutions. We work with clients from the idea stage to the growth stage. Our business culture is "explore - launch - automate", bringing disruptive innovation to the inefficient processes in various industries. Key examples are: DWP-run Grant Funding (2021) - working as a government-endorsed grant Gateway, assisting businesses of various sizes to take part in a subsidised employment scheme. Career learning portal (2019-2022), with the most popular build being “UK Career”, which covers all the key areas and allows users to understand their career goals and what they need to know and do to achieve success. About you Does changing the way things work for the better excite you? Are you driven by partnering with stakeholders to deliver their work more efficiently and effectively? Are you the one who makes things organised, conscious about using new software and systems to be more efficient, and minimising routine & human error? Are you curious and always eager to learn about new processes, new techniques? Are you focused on making change happen? If the answer is “Yes”, then please apply! Your job Joining a boutique consultancy, you will be working with our team to improve how we deliver services to our clients, ensuring more efficient use of resources, technology, materials and processes. You will primarily focus on enabling data-driven operational decisions within our organisation and for our clients. Main job duties / responsibilities include: gathering and analysing operational data; conducting interviews with senior employees and management to gain insights into problem areas; determining most effective solutions for current issues and presenting potential solutions to clients; overseeing the implementation of solutions based on available resources; keeping in touch with clients and updating them on implementation of solutions and any issues. ** We expect the following:** - educated to a degree level - strong command of English - be able to relocate to London Visa sponsorship: available for this position Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year Work Location: In person (Kings Cross / Angel Station)

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Shrewsbury House Community Centre

Community Centre Manager

35 hours per week excluding breaks) to include some weekend and evening working as required Previous experience in a similar role required. Salary £39,000 Shrewsbury House Community Centre in Shooters Hill SE18 provides spaces for hire for a wide range of local community activities. It is also available for training, weddings, parties and private events. The House is open Monday to Saturday and occasional Sundays. Our café is open daily and provides a catering service for functions. We have a licensed bar, which opens every Friday and for special functions. We organise regular events to attract borough residents and users and to raise funds. Shrewsbury House is undergoing an exciting programme of development and change, seeking new streams of funding to develop the building and its grounds and the opportunities we can offer users. The manager will be central to researching and delivering this programme. We are looking for an effective and committed person to lead the Centre, managing the staff team, operations and finances. The manager will promote the House as an important part of local and wider community life and a focus for social activity, community development, information and support. The successful candidate will be an experienced manager with excellent organisational and communication skills. Closing date: 6pm, Friday 14th February 2025 Interviews: week of 24th February 2025

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