Growth Associate to the CEO in Banbury

Overview

Cleenol Group Ltd is seeking an exceptional Growth Associate to the CEO to work directly alongside the CEO on identifying, developing, and launching new growth opportunities across the business.

This is a high-exposure, high-responsibility role designed for a top graduate who wants to understand how a business grows in practice — across commercial strategy, international expansion, and new venture development.

You will work closely with the CEO across three core growth pillars:

Core Business Growth

Expanding the Cleenol brand across the UK and international markets.

Profit Expansion

Supporting commercial initiatives that improve factory utilisation, margin, and overall profitability.

New Ventures

Developing new opportunities such as Superbubble Sam, a multi-channel children’s entertainment and product brand.

This is not a traditional assistant role.

It is an opportunity to work at the centre of decision-making and learn how to build and grow a business from the inside.

What You Will Be Doing

Growth Opportunity Development

Work with the CEO to identify and evaluate opportunities that can drive business growth.

• Researching new markets, sectors, and export opportunities
• Evaluating partnerships, licensing opportunities, and commercial models
• Conducting competitor and industry analysis
• Preparing structured opportunity briefs and recommendations
• Building simple financial models to assess viability

Commercial & Strategic Support to the CEO

Support the CEO in advancing key growth conversations and initiatives.

• Preparing briefing notes and insights ahead of major meetings
• Developing presentation decks and commercial proposals
• Supporting conversations with customers, distributors, and partners
• Tracking progress of key opportunities and ensuring follow-through

New Venture Development

Support the development and execution of new initiatives, including Superbubble Sam.

• Tracking development timelines and commercial milestones
• Coordinating suppliers, partners, and collaborators
• Supporting launch planning and go-to-market thinking
• Helping ensure momentum is maintained across new projects

Strategic Research & Insight

Continuously identify insights and opportunities that could drive future growth.

Examples include:

• New product or category opportunities
• International expansion routes
• Emerging consumer or B2B trends
• Potential acquisition or partnership targets

First 6 Months

• Support development of structured growth plans across core business areas
• Contribute to the Superbubble Sam business plan and launch preparation
• Build research and analysis for international expansion opportunities
• Establish a clear pipeline of growth opportunities being explored

What Success Looks Like After 2 Years

• Contributed to the launch of multiple growth initiatives
• Supported entry into new markets or commercial partnerships
• Played a key role in the development of new ventures
• Built strong commercial and strategic capability
• Progressed into a commercial or strategic role within Cleenol or beyond

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a highly capable graduate who is ambitious, commercially minded, and eager to learn.

Required

• Strong academic background (e.g. PPE, Economics, Engineering, or similar)
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to structure information clearly and think logically
• High level of organisation and attention to detail
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently

Personal Attributes

• Commercial curiosity — interested in how businesses grow and make money
• Structured thinker — able to break down complex problems
• Resilient and able to handle pressure
• Low ego, high ownership
• Comfortable with direct feedback and high expectations

What You Will Gain

• Direct, daily exposure to the CEO
• Real experience across strategy, partnerships, and business growth
• Involvement in international expansion and commercial decision‑making
• Exposure to building new brands and ventures
• A strong foundation for a future career in commercial, strategy, or leadership roles

Working Style

• Hybrid role with minimum 2 days/week in Banbury HQ
• Regular time spent working directly with the CEO
• Fast‑paced, high-responsibility environment

Important

This is a demanding role with high expectations.

• It is not a 9–5 role
• Feedback will be direct
• Standards are high
• You will be expected to take ownership early

About Cleenol Group Ltd

Cleenol is a fourth-generation, family‑owned manufacturer of cleaning, hygiene, and health products based in Oxfordshire.

As a B Corp certified business, Cleenol combines commercial ambition with a commitment to creating positive impact for people and communities.

The business is entering a new phase of growth across international markets, new product categories, and new ventures — and this role will sit at the centre of that journey.

Apply If You

• Want to learn how businesses grow from the inside
• Are curious, driven, and commercially minded
• Enjoy solving problems and turning ideas into action
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment