We're Hiring! Operations Manager (Maternity Cover)
Job Description
Contract: 1-year fixed term, starting mid February 2020
Salary: £35,000 per year
Contract: Full-time
Based in London
Closing date: Monday 13th January - 12.00pm
Interviews: Planned to be Thursday 16th and Friday 17th (am) January in London.
About Us
Launched in 2006, Unpackaged has pioneered the zero waste retail business model which is now a global trend.Our vision is a world without unnecessary packaging, with resources preserved for future generations. Our simple, powerful mission is to make shopping packaging-free through a range of B2B and B2C refill & reuse systems.
Thanks to the current demand for solutions to the single use packaging crisis, Unpackaged is undergoing rapid change and we’re at a really exciting juncture in our strategic development.
We work with incredible businesses & brands throughout the grocery & FMCG sector to realise our vision. From high street retailers (Planet Organic, Waitrose etc.) to manufacturers (Ecover) and supply chain providers to small independents (zero waste stores, farm shops etc.), NGO’s and government agencies - we are at the forefront of the zero waste movement in the UK and internationally.
We are offering a 12 month contract to cover our current Operations Manager’s maternity leave.
Unpackaged Operations Manager (Maternity Cover)
The Operations Manager role sits at the heart of the business and supports our Founder on all key workstreams.
Key Focus Areas:
Daily Operations - including day to day planning, reporting and project management.
Relationship Management - developing and maintaining relationships with our key clients, including delivering our training programme to retail partners.
New Business Development - supporting the team to bring in new clients.
Strategic Development - supporting the development of the business.
Special Projects - supporting to develop and manage R&D/ innovation projects that truly drive the reuse and refill sector forward.
Due to the pace of innovation within the zero waste sector, this role presents a really exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys responding to a rapidly changing, fast paced environment. As a small team we have an ‘all hands to the pump’ approach on priority projects and activities as required and need team members who thrive in this environment.
About you
Over the last few years, we have laid incredibly strong foundations for the business and this role is your chance to play a pivotal role in helping us develop and grow.
This is going to suit someone who’s a real all-rounder and likes doing something different everyday!
It could be perfect for someone looking to further a career within sustainability, or perhaps you’re from a business background seeking to develop in a purpose driven culture.
We recognise that Unpackaged is a very niche sector - we don’t expect you to have direct experience within the zero waste sector; we are looking for someone with the right transferable skills and attitude who can learn how Unpackaged works in practice.
You:
Are practical with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
Have strong organisational skills including prioritising and multi-tasking.
Are an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Are great at spotting new opportunities, be it a new client, project or idea.
Are comfortable contributing to and influencing internal decisions.
Enjoy getting ideas or projects off the ground, are proactive and goals driven.
Are a creative thinker - with a flair for bringing people on board with your ideas.
A self starter, able to work independently as well as part of a small, entrepreneurial team.
Keen to learn how Unpackaged works and share that knowledge with others
Passionate about sustainability.
Application Process
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The role is based in London, but we offer flexible working to help our team achieve a positive work / life balance.
Please send a CV to and a (max) 2-page cover letter to tamsin@beunpackaged.com explaining:
Your suitability for the role
What you feel you can contribute to our team
What the Unpackaged vision means to you
Your application must reach us by Monday 13th January - 12.00pm, any applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
We will notify successful applicants for interview by COP Tuesday 14th January.
Successful applicants will be expected to attend an interview in London on (tbc) Thursday 16th or Friday 17th January, for which you will be expected to prepare a short task.
