Team Assistant

Novata is a public benefit corporation founded by a unique consortium of leading foundations and private-sector organizations, including the Ford Foundation, the Omidyar Network, S&P Global, and Hamilton Lane. Our mission is to empower the private markets to build a more inclusive and sustainable form of capitalism. We do this by providing best-in-class technology and tools to help clients collect, analyze, benchmark, and report ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) data.

With a diverse, experienced, and mission-driven team, we are building a company that values both performance and purpose.

Novata is proud to have acquired Atlas Metrics to expand our global reach and expand our product innovation. Together, we make sustainability even simpler for private markets. Now, 400+ clients and over 13,000 companies worldwide count on Novata to make collecting, reporting, and acting on sustainability data easy.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Team Assistant to support our Executive Assistant and Executive Team. You will play a key role in enabling the smooth running of our London office, ensuring that operations, scheduling, and coordination across teams run efficiently.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to contribute to a purpose-driven company at an important stage of growth.

You will report to the Executive Assistant, working closely with members of the Executive Team and key cross-functional partners globally.

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Executive Assistant and Executive Team.
• Manage scheduling, travel bookings, expenses, and logistics for senior leaders.
• Assist with the coordination of large, company-wide meetings and leadership offsites.
• Support internal communication initiatives in partnership with the Executive Assistant and Communications team.

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the London office to ensure a welcoming and productive workspace.
• Manage office supplies, vendors, and relationships with local service providers.
• Act as the first point of contact for visitors and internal queries related to the London office.
• Liaise with IT and Operations teams (US and EMEA) to support office systems and technology needs.

• Collaborate with multiple departments to support ad hoc administrative tasks and cross-team projects.
• Support event planning and team gatherings, from logistics to on-the-day coordination.
• Provide holiday cover and assist with broader executive operations when needed.

• 2+ years’ experience in an administrative, team assistant, or office coordination role, ideally within a fast-paced, scaling or technology-driven environment.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail.
• A confident communicator who can interact comfortably across all levels of the organisation.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Meet) and Slack.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in supporting others to do their best work.
• Passion for working in a mission-driven organisation that combines purpose with performance.
• This role is based in London, with hybrid working arrangements (2 days in office).
• Applicants must be located in and eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications or relocation at this time.
• Equity ownership opportunities
• Robust leave policies (PTO, parental leave, VTO)
• Flexible work environment with two days working from the London Office
• Mission-driven, collaborative, and inclusive culture

Novata is a mission-first company built to enable the private markets to drive more impact. We are at the unique intersection of ESG, the private markets, and mission driven impact. We are well-funded, have a top tier executive leadership team. We have a highly aggressive growth plan to establish ourselves as the industry leader of ESG with immediate plans for product and international expansion.

Members of our leadership team have been globally recognized for their success as leaders of large public companies, founders of successful startups, leaders of established ESG organizations, and builders of robust tech platforms. We are passionate, highly motivated, and experienced individuals who embrace our diverse backgrounds. Together, we will become the platform of choice and a catalyst for a change in the way business is done.

The pay range for this role is:

35,000 - 35,000 GBP per year (London, United Kingdom)