AddressABOUT US
Ancient + Brave is a mission driven wellness brand, founded in 2018 by Kate Prince who saw a gap in the market for sustainable products which support women’s health and wellness. From the start Kate wanted the company to be unique, creating innovative formulas with targeted health benefits. The elements of daily ritual and ancestral health are integral to the brand.
As a B Corp, Ancient + Brave meets the highest standards of social and environmental
Impact. The brand has developed an incredible following in the UK and following investment from Piper, is ready to scale in the UK and internationally.
Want to be a part of a team that’s shaping the future of health and wellbeing?
We'd love to have you!
THE ROLE
This is a brand new, fast moving, multifaceted role supporting the Head of Operations to implement key projects to facilitate our expansion within the UK, EU and ROW. It would suit someone who is very proactive, energetic and self-motivated with a solution-focused attitude and strong problem-solving skills.
Reporting to (and supported by) our Head of Operations you will be an integral part in the team, working collaboratively and cross-functionally at all levels and with all departments (Brand, Design, ECommerce, Partnerships, Nutrition and Innovation etc) as well as our external partners.
YOU WILL
Supporting the Head of Operations to implement key projects to facilitate our expansion within the UK, EU and ROW, you will:
+ Assist in the implementation of a new Inventory management system
+ Work with and develop relationships with new EU manufacturers and coordinate with a new EU 3PL
+ Work alongside our fulfilment team to facilitate warehouse expansion.
+ Support the management of supply and production, ensure cost efficiencies of stock and packaging
+ Ensure KPI’s are being met
YOUR SKILLS + EXPERIENCE
This role would suit someone with some project management experience in a similar role, ideally in a food supplement manufacturing role. Ideally, you’ve worked in a fast growth start-up or scale-up environment and share our enthusiasm about wellness and sustainability. Additionally, you will need to demonstrate:
+ Experience with using or implementing an ERP or IMS systems
+Strong understanding of food supplement manufacturing processes
+ Effectiveness at cross-departmental communication and collaboration, and excellence at building relationships both internally and externally
+ Meticulous documentation skills and a keen eye for detail.
+ Ability to multitask, prioritise effectively and manage multiple projects
+ Flexibility to change, team-oriented collaborative working approach and an ability to work independently and with initiative.
WHO YOU ARE
To truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. You are:
+ Highly self-motivated with an ability to take initiative and run with it
+ Solution focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a strong work ethic
+ Known for having tonnes of energy, a positive outlook and a growth mindset
+ A collaborative team player who also excels in independent settings
+ Exceptional communicator, able to convey information clearly and concisely
+ Entrepreneurial and commercially minded
+ Able and willing to work in fast paced startup environments that are often full of ambiguity - an ability to effectively prioritise will be key
+ Passionate about doing greater good and the future we’re building
WHY JOIN US
Ancient + Brave are a community-built brand and embracing innovation and sustainability with social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards when it comes to our commitment to balance profit and purpose - working with us means being part of building a truly sustainable product. We are B Corp certified and members of 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back % of all sales towards helping environmental partners, so we can work together towards a better future for our planet.
At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.
We provide all our team members with suitable laptop computers & headphones and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks. Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase).
We pay a discretionary bonus based on a mix of company performance and individual contributions and review our salaries annually. Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).
Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme.
In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one Wellbeingd to use as needed.
We offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office. We support a number of charities, coordinating our fund-raising initiatives for maximum impact. We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.
An important note on our ways of working…
As a fast-paced scale-up, we’ve found that spending time together in person is hugely beneficial to the way we’re needing to communicate, collaborate and drive the business forward. We’ve worked hard to make our office (a beautiful old mill situated in East Sussex) an inviting and friendly environment for all of our team members and we expect any new joiner to be in the office full time.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds. While most of our roles are advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time setup where appropriate.
