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Team Assistant - Technology (Career Returner Programme)
About Man Group
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.
Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com
* As at 30 September 2025
About the Man Group Returner Programme
During the six-month programme, you will work on professional assignments based on your skills and interests and will benefit from coaching through the transition period from Career Returners, together with internal mentoring and network access. At the end of the programme, there will be the possibility of a permanent role with the organisation.
Man Group strongly believes in flexible working and encourages applications from people who want flexibility in their working arrangements.
Who Man Group is Looking For
Man Group is keen to hear from candidates of any gender who have had a career break of at least 24 months (as of April 2026), with relevant previous experience as a team or executive assistant.
The Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the technology department and technology’s senior management team. This includes:
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Meeting administration: Assist in scheduling internal and external meetings. Arranging meeting rooms and refreshments.
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External contacts: Liaising with external vendors and key contacts to arrange meetings.
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Departmental administration: Ensuring the smooth running of the department on a daily basis, including but not limited to maintenance of a department-wide calendar, dealing with ad hoc requests, ordering supplies, and processing invoices in Workday.
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Travel: Arrange travel for team members including air, rail, car service, hotel and conference registrations, preparing detailed travel agendas.
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Events management: Support co-ordinating department wide social events.
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Operational improvements: Identifying opportunities to improve administrative procedures, taking the initiative to suggest ways of working more effectively.
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Administrative back-up: On-site support for events, coverage during holidays and times of absence to ensure uninterrupted flow of operations.
Skills
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Experience of providing administration assistance
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Experience in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as Slack for day-to-day communication
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Ability to multi-task and prioritise own workload effectively, adapting to shifting priorities
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Attention to detail, speed, accuracy and ability to pick things up quickly
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Enthusiastic and robust team player – willing to be flexible to the requirements of the team
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Excellent English and communication skills
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Assertive, reliable, resourceful
Working Here
Man Technology is a 400+ business unit, we foster a culture that is collaborative, transparent, agile and open. Working at Man Technology provides a unique opportunity to be part of a leading-edge team that is shaping the future of technology within the organisation.
We’re fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We organise regular social events, have an annual offsite for the whole team and our office has numerous pieces of cool tech such as 3D printers, a makerspace and music room with guitars and a piano.
We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications.
Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.
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