About us
We work with young people from marginalised backgrounds aged 15+ to build their confidence, skills, and access to careers in STEM to help them to socially mobilise. Through work experience programmes, workshops, and partnerships with organisations across the UK, we help students develop practical experience, gain important employer networks and industry insights.
We’re a small, growing organisation focused on creating meaningful opportunities and improving access to STEM pathways for all.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and organised Operations & Finance Manager to join our growing startup. This is a varied, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the business, supporting financial operations, executive coordination, and strategic planning. You will work closely with the founder and leadership team, giving you real visibility and influence at an exciting stage of our journey.
This is a fully remote position with in-person team meetups every 4 to 6 months.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Administration
- Process payroll and manage payments to employees, contractors, and suppliers
- Bookkeeping-track and reconcile financial inputs and outputs using Xero, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
- Support budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and expense management
- Liaise with accountants as required
Governance & Stakeholder Coordination
- Organise and coordinate meetings with non-executive directors and mentors, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and follow-up actions using Microsoft Planner
- Maintain clear records of decisions, action logs, and board-level correspondence
- Act as a reliable point of contact between leadership and external advisors
Business Planning & Strategy Support
- Assist in developing and maintaining the business plan, ensuring it reflects current priorities and goals
- Support the implementation of business strategy by tracking key milestones and deliverables via Microsoft Planner
- Prepare reports, presentations, and data summaries to inform strategic decisions
About You
- 2 to 5 years of experience in a business administration, payroll, finance, or operations role
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities can shift
- Solid understanding of basic financial processes including payroll, bookkeeping, and budgeting
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicating with senior stakeholders, board members, and external advisors
- Proficient with Xero and Microsoft Planner; comfortable with Microsoft 365 generally
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Able to attend in-person meetups approximately every 4 to 6 months
What We Offer
- A meaningful part-time role with real strategic involvement
- Direct access to the founder and senior leadership
- Opportunity to grow with the business as we scale
- Flexible remote working with a connected team culture
- Inclusive workplace with like-minded and focused team
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol (Bristol, Bristol)
