ASSOCIATE OPERATIONS & FINANCE COORDINATOR | UK | 2025

About Purpose

Purpose is a revolutionary and rapidly growing social business with deep expertise in creating and scaling movements that have significant social impact. We create and launch new ventures and organizations in the areas where we can make the most difference, and deploy our experience as movement creators to consult to the world’s leading corporations, foundations and non-profits, helping put purpose and participation at the core of what they do.

 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a Full-Time position at the Associate tier. The role blends administrative, operational, and financial responsibilities to support leadership, oversee office management, and provide financial analysis for the EMEA region. This position requires in-office work for 4 days per week, with Fridays as work from home.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Office Management & Administration:

• Serve as the main point of contact for office and facility matters, managing internal and external engagements.
• Front-of-house duties including reception, managing post, phone, and general inbox.
• Oversee office maintenance, repairs, and improvements, ensuring a well-functioning workspace.
• Manage office supplies, vendors, and service providers, negotiating competitive contracts and renewals.
• Support internal events and logistics, including Ideas with Purpose and other office-based functions.
• Ensure compliance with all office-related regulations, health & safety requirements, and risk assessments.
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding of staff and contractors, including DSE checks.
• Manage company expenses, procurement, and financial reporting related to office operations.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Support financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the EMEA region.
• Support office and annual budgeting in collaboration with offices and functions.
• Coordinate with the global finance team for monthly reporting and ad-hoc financial projects.
• Provide financial insights and guidance to EMEA leadership to support decision-making.
• Coordinate with the Project management teams on the UK project budgets.

Executive & Leadership Support:

• Calendar and diary management for the EMEA MD.
• Coordinate travel, hotel arrangements, and client meetings.
• Take minutes during leadership meetings and provide reports related to operational functions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Preferably 2-4 years of experience in office management, executive support, finance, or a similar role within a consulting, client services, or not-for-profit organisation.
• Holding an undergraduate degree, preferably in business administration.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with teams across geographies.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience handling vendor negotiations, expense management, and operational logistics.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:
Purpose takes on some of the biggest challenges in the world, which affect people of different identities and backgrounds in different ways. We are stronger and more effective with a diverse team leading the charge and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome the unique contributions that individuals bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Join us in creating lasting social impact with Purpose.

How to apply

1. Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
2. We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Purpose.
3. If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.

Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.