Founder Associate

Part-Time Founder Associate, Manston, Kent 25-30 Hours 35,000- 40,000 FTE (Pro Rata)

Be the trusted right-hand to a business founder in a growing Kent-based company. Varied role covering executive support, HR administration, recruitment, process improvement and business coordination. Flexible working pattern considered.

Founder Associate

Location: Manston, Kent (On-site)
Hours: Part-time, 25-30 hours per week
Salary: 35,000- 40,000 FTE, pro rata depending on experience

The Opportunity

Our client is a successful and growing manufacturing and ecommerce business seeking an experienced Founder Associate to become the central hub of the organisation.

This is far more than a traditional PA position. Acting as the founder’s trusted support, you will help drive efficiency across the business, coordinate priorities, manage key administrative functions, and ensure day-to-day operations continue to run smoothly as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external enquiries.
• Manage the founder's diary, inbox and priorities.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and interview scheduling.
• Oversee HR administration, including onboarding, contracts and absence records.
• Organise meetings, travel arrangements and business events.
• Track actions, deadlines and business priorities.
• Maintain company records, contracts and important documentation.
• Support compliance, audit and health & safety administration.
• Develop and document processes to improve efficiency.
• Prepare meeting briefings, notes and follow-up actions.
• Manage supplier renewals, subscriptions and general business correspondence.

About You

Essential

• Minimum three years’ experience supporting a director, founder or senior leader.
• Strong HR administration experience.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and make sound decisions.
• Confident dealing with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace.
• Proactive, resilient and highly organised.

Desirable

• Experience within manufacturing, ecommerce or product-based businesses.
• Experience in using AI technologies
• Process improvement and documentation experience.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, compliance or health & safety administration.
• Experience using project management platforms such as Monday-com.
• CIPD qualification or HR training.

Why Join Our Client?

• Influential role within a growing business.
• Flexible part-time hours, including consideration of school-hours working.
• Workplace pension.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on business growth and success.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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