Founders Associate

  • The Collective Network Limited
  • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Oct 08, 2025
Full time

Job Description


Graduate Role - Founders Associate
Nottingham
Upto 38,000
Are you ambitious, curious, and excited to learn how a fast-growing start-up really works? This is your chance to work directly with the founders of a thriving food manufacturing business. From day one, you'll take ownership of high-impact projects and see the tangible results of your work.
What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting founders across high-priority projects across the business
  • Turning data and ideas into actionable insights
  • Running commercial analysis, market testing, and growth initiatives
  • Improving operational processes and customer experience
  • Producing clear, sharp outputs - from project plans to board-ready slides
  • Identifying opportunities to improve how the business works and making them happen

What we're looking for:

  • Curious, analytical, and eager to learn quickly
  • Comfortable with numbers and problem solving
  • Strong written and verbal communicator
  • Proactive self-starter who figures things out independently
  • Resilient, adaptable, and ready to embrace challenge
  • Collaborative, humble, and proud of delivering quality work

What's in it for you:

  • Direct exposure to founders and leadership team
  • Responsibility from day one on meaningful projects
  • Fast-track career development for future operators, generalists, or founders
  • Generous benefits including private healthcare, L&D budget, wellbeing perks, socials, and more
  • Being part of a mission-driven, ambitious team


How to Apply:
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, please click apply or contact Gemma at the Collective Network