At a Glance
- Tasks: Support founders in driving operations, finance, and growth initiatives.
- Company: Exciting, founder-led drinks brand with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, share options, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy clear progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and make a real impact in a fast-growing brand.
- Qualifications: Experience in startups, strong organisational skills, and a proactive mindset.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Ignite are excited to be partnering with an ambitious, founder‑led drinks brand as they look to hire a Founder's Associate during an exciting period of growth. This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside the founders, gaining exposure to every corner of the business. You'll act as a true right‑hand, helping drive key initiatives across operations, finance, commercial projects and business growth. Perfect for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments, loves problem‑solving and wants to play a meaningful role in building a brand from the inside out.
What will you be doing?
- Acting as a trusted extension of the founders across the business
- Owning key operational processes including order management, logistics and customer issue resolution
- Supporting inventory planning and supplier coordination
- Maintaining financial records, costing models and margin analysis
- Assisting with cash flow monitoring and commercial decision‑making
- Leading or supporting strategic projects such as new product launches, trade events and process improvements
- Taking increasing ownership of initiatives currently managed by the founders
Who are we looking for?
- Experience within a startup, scale‑up, consumer brand or high‑growth environment
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Comfortable in finance (unit economics, margins, costing) and operational details (inventory management, logistics)
- Familiarity with Xero, Unleashed, Prospect, Mintsoft is a plus, but definitely not necessary
- Commercially minded with strong analytical skills
- Comfortable working across multiple projects and priorities
- Proactive, resourceful and able to operate independently
- Excited by ambiguity and the opportunity to build something from the ground up
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A genuine entrepreneurial mindset
In return for everything you can bring, the business can offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience (£30k-£40k)
- Bonus 5-10%
- EMI Shares
- Direct exposure to experienced founders and leadership
- Significant ownership and responsibility from day one
- Clear progression opportunities as the business grows
- Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 at home
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Collaborative, ambitious and entrepreneurial culture
- The opportunity to have a tangible impact on a fast-growing brand
People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self.
Founder's Associate employer: Ignite
Ignite is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and collaboration thrive. With a focus on employee growth, the company provides opportunities to develop skills in a dynamic retail environment while enjoying a flexible 4.5-day work week with competitive pay. Located in London, employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere that values diversity and encourages individuals to bring their authentic selves to work.
