Operations Assistant, ZIGGURAT XYZ

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We’re looking for a full‑time operations assistant to join our ever‑expanding talent management and creative agency. You will work closely with the management team to support creative and administrative activities across the various financial, staffing, and operational elements of the business.

You might have a background in bookkeeping or accountancy, have worked in a creative office previously, or worked in a business or production support role before. The right candidate may not have an abundance of relevant experience, but at the very least you feel confident handling a busy schedule of changing priorities, and can provide creative solutions to unusual problems.

• Reviewing invoices across the business, on‑boarding new payees, and supporting other banking and administrative processes
• Supporting the IT on‑boarding and general training of new staff
• Providing day‑to‑day administrative HR support including record‑keeping, budgeting, and generating reports
• Assisting with any ad‑hoc HR projects including supporting our marketing events, staff trips, and other celebratory events like our Christmas party
• Handling ad‑hoc travel and accommodation needs for local and international events
• Supporting the running of a busy, creative office by purchasing supplies and equipment, and maintaining proper stock levels
• Recording, optimising, and standardising internal processes and workflows

You will have the option of working entirely remote within the UK, being based at our office in Northampton or a hybrid of the two.

We offer all staff 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays, as well as inclusion in the company’s profit share scheme, and mental health insurance policy.

This role will suit someone who is equal parts pragmatic, curious, and flexible. You will not baulk at tweaking organisational systems, or researching an unheard of policy, practice, or business requirement. You’ll be an efficient problem‑solver, able to respond to unexpected changes in the business, and find appropriate solutions through diligent research and ingenuity.

This role involves a significant amount of numerical work, and will suit someone who is naturally or confidently numerate and attentive to detail. You’ll be comfortable handling figures with accuracy, applying judgement, and ensuring data is both reliable and meaningful. Proficiency in and experience with Google Sheets/Excel or an accounting software will be beneficial, but is not essential.

You will work closely with our operations manager to develop existing HR systems and strengthen them as our numbers increase. Your work will affect employees across the business as a whole and so strong communications skills and a friendly demeanour are a must. You will have excellent computer literacy skills, and can explore new software solutions when needed.

Ziggurat XYZ represents emerging and established names in digital media, providing a bespoke management service to You Tube creators as they grow and develop their audience, content, and businesses. We are the first agency in our industry to be recognised by the King’s Awards for Enterprise. This year, we earned the International Trade award for outstanding growth in overseas income thanks to our diverse and global roster.

Our clients all produce content broadly under the umbrella of factual entertainment. We generate ideas with scientists and engineers like Xyla Foxlin, Steve Mould, and Integza; drink coffee with James Hoffmann (and question everything we think we know about our daily cup), unpick layers of pop and internet culture with uncarley and Shanspeare, and re‑discover our love of learning with Answer in Progress.

Together, our roster reaches an audience of hundreds of millions with an eclectic mix of interests and hobbies.

Our team are a burgeoning gang of specialists. They are trusted advisors and industry experts to our clients and our office in Northampton acts as a vibrant hub of global activity. The building is a renovated Victorian brewery off of Northampton’s Creative Quarter.

If the above sounds like you – and you like the sound of us – please apply with your CV and covering letter outlining your interest in the role and business at our careers website using the “Apply for this job” button.

Applications for this vacancy will be considered on an ongoing basis. The Final date to receive applications is Friday 23rd January 2026.