People Advisor (9-month FTC)

Overview

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Our mission is to make healthy eating easy and for this we supply incredible, mindfully sourced ingredients to empower people to live healthier lives, whilst using our expertise to educate and reduce our environmental impact.

An exciting opportunity to join the UK’s most loved recipe box company. Since starting in 2015 Mindful Chef has proudly delivered missions of nutritious meals nationwide. We’ve earned top spot on Trustpilot rankings making us officially the UK’s #1 rated recipe box and today we’re backed by the biggest food business in the world. This is a rare opportunity to join this close-knit food team driven by bold aspirations.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic People Advisor (9-month FTC) to support two dynamic brands within our business. This role will focus on delivering excellent HR operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting our people across all aspects of their journey with us. You’ll play a key role in day-to-day HR operations, stakeholder support, payroll administration, and learning & development initiatives, helping to create a seamless employee experience across both brands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety, and is passionate about creating a positive workplace culture.

Starting date: January 2026

You are

• A genuine people-person with a passion for operational excellence.
• Demonstrates empathy, discretion, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident with HR systems and comfortable working with data and analytics.
• Can-do attitude, adaptable and flexible in approach.
• Proactive with the ability to use own initiative and anticipate needs.
• Comfortable working in a small team environment with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative ‘muck-in’ attitude, willing to step in and support wherever needed.

You will

• Maintain HR systems and employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and right-to-work requirements.
• Draft and issue contracts, offer letters, and other HR documentation.
• Support policy updates and ensure alignment with employment law.
• Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, escalating when necessary.
• Provide professional HR support and advice to managers and employees across both brands.
• Assist with employee relations cases (e.g., probation reviews, absence management).
• Support planning and delivery of learning & development programmes and initiatives.
• Monitor and track PDPs (Personal Development Plans) and training completion.
• Prepare and process accurate monthly payroll inputs, liaising with our outsourced payroll provider.
• Maintain records for pay, pensions, benefits, and respond to payroll-related employee queries.

Why us?

• A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.
• Flexibility of remote (UK) or hybrid working from our office based in Wandsworth.
• Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.
• Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.
• Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals, a gym, a vertical farm, and pet-friendly policies.
• Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, and a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays).
• Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products.

About us

We are MINDFUL. This is intrinsic to everything we do. From the healthy recipes we design, to the local, expert and caring suppliers we select and the way we treat each other, our customers and our environment.

We are PERSONAL. We started Mindful Chef with our friends and families as customers and those are the kind of relationships we want to maintain however big we grow. Being real and true to ourselves and each other.

We are UNAFRAID. We want to be the best – to challenge conventions, to think differently and be imaginative in how we solve problems. Brave enough to take on the big players and to do what’s right even when it’s difficult.

At Mindful Chef, we embrace diversity and inclusion as a foundation that enriches our culture and fuels the success of our business. We are mindful of everyone’s differences and we take pride in the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that each individual brings to our team.

We are unafraid to tackle biases and challenge stereotypes, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their personal strengths. Our commitment to diversity is not just a policy; it\'s a personal and collective responsibility that we take to heart.

We believe that by being mindful of our differences, unafraid to confront barriers, and embracing the personal stories and journeys of our team members, we can achieve greater innovation, creativity, and harmony in the workplace. Together we celebrate diversity, and together, we are better.