Office Assistant - 6-month FTC

City of London

6-month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-time, On-site

Who we are

We are an energy trading company generating liquidity across global commodities markets. We combine deep trading expertise with proprietary technology and the power of data science to be the best-in-class. Our understanding of volatile, data-intensive markets is a key part of our edge.

At Dare, you will be joining a team of ambitious individuals who challenge themselves and each other. We have a culture of empowering exceptional people to become their best selves.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Assistant to support the Office team with day-to-day operations. This role will ensure the smooth running of the office environment while providing administrative and operational support across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, adaptable, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a busy office setting.

What You'll be doing

1. Support the day-to-day running of the office to ensure a smooth and organised workplace
2. Manage office supplies, kitchen stock, deliveries, and supplier coordination
3. Liaise with building management, maintenance providers, and external vendors
4. Coordinate meeting rooms, team events, travel bookings, and office logistics
5. Provide administrative support across teams, including calendars, documents, reports, and records
6. Assist with onboarding new starters, including desk setup and access coordination
7. Act as a first point of contact for visitors, suppliers, and general enquiries
8. Monitor shared inboxes and respond to internal requests promptly
9. Ensure office procedures align with company policies and health & safety standards
10. Provide ad hoc operational and administrative support as required

What You'll Bring

1. Previous experience in an office administration, coordinator, or operations support role
2. Strong organisational and time management skills
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
5. Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
6. Professional, reliable, and adaptable approach
7. Strong attention to detail

Desirable

1. Experience supporting teams in a professional services or corporate environment
2. Experience coordinating suppliers or facilities management

Benefits & Perks

1. Vitality health insurance and dental cover
2. 38 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
3. Pension scheme
4. Annual Bluecrest health checks
5. A personal learning & development budget of £5000
6. Free gym membership
7. Specsavers vouchers
8. Enhanced family leave
9. Cycle to Work scheme
10. Credited Deliveroo dinner account
11. Office massage therapy
12. Freshly served office breakfast twice a week
13. Fully stocked fridge and pantry
14. Social events and a games room

Diversity Matters

We believe in a workplace where our people can fulfil their potential, whatever their background or whomever they are. We celebrate the breadth of experience and see this as critical to problem-solving and to Dare thriving as a business. Our culture rewards curiosity and drive, so the best ideas triumph and everyone here can make an impact.

Please let us know ahead of the interview and testing processes if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the application process.