Operations Assistant Flexible NEW

Operations Assistant

Location: London (E14) Office-based

Salary: Pro-rata £28,250 per annum (£16,950)

Hours: 21 hours per week

Closing date: Monday 16 November 2026 at midnight

Interview date: Thursday 26 November 2026 over video on Teams

This is a permanent role.

Who we are looking for

Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. We’re looking for an experienced Operations Assistant.

You will provide administrative support to the Operations Manager in running the London office, as well as diary support to the Senior Management Team and travel bookings to the staff body.

Experience required

You’ll have previous experience of:

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to a wide group of colleagues including senior executives
• Microsoft Office
• Supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy office

Find out more

For further information please view the full job description here.

To arrange an informal and confidential chat about the role please contact the HR Team at hr@breakthrought1d.org.uk

About Breakthrough T1D

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

Employee benefits

As an employer we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.

Apply now

To apply for the role of the Operations Assistant, please complete the form and include your CV and your cover letter.

At Breakthrough T1D we do understand that AI (Artificial Intelligence platforms like ChatGPT) can be a useful tool for candidates to assist in applying for our roles. We ask that applicants do ensure their authentic voice is present, and we look forward to seeing examples of your specific experience.