Home-based – Bristol / Bath / Chippenham region
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.Regular meetings in Chippenham and Monmouth
About Light Power HealthLight Power Health is a small, innovative and growing UK company designing and producing science-backed lighting products with applications in health and wellbeing.
Our products are based on emerging scientific research into the biological effects of specific wavelengths of light. We work closely with leading academic researchers and have developed products that are now sold internationally, supported by a growing global network of resellers.
As the business expands, we are looking for an exceptional individual to become a key member of our small team and take a leading role in its day-to-day operation and future growth.
The roleThis is not a conventional administrative position.
We are looking for someone who combines excellent organisational and administrative ability with initiative, commercial awareness and entrepreneurial flair .
Working closely with the directors and other members of our small team, you will take responsibility for a wide range of activities involved in running and developing the business.
The role will initially include:Managing day-to-day customer enquiries and email correspondenceCarrying out and improving routine business administrationHelping coordinate orders, customers, suppliers and other business activitiesDeveloping strong relationships with our international resellersHelping manage and expand our growing global reseller networkMaintaining accurate records and assisting with basic accounting and financial administrationWorking confidently with numbers, spreadsheets and business dataUsing technology and online systems to improve the efficiency of the businessIdentifying problems and taking the initiative to find practical solutionsHelping develop new systems and processes as the company growsTaking increasing responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the business
Because we are a small company, the role will be varied. There will be routine tasks that simply need to be done well, but there will also be considerable opportunity to contribute ideas and influence how the business develops.
The person we are looking forQualifications and previous experience are important, but attitude and ability are equally important to us.
You are likely to be someone who:Is highly motivated, proactive and dependableEnjoys responsibility and is comfortable making decisionsCan work independently while being an effective member of a small teamIs an excellent problem solverHas excellent written English and communication skillsCommunicates confidently and professionally with customers and business partnersIs highly comfortable with technology and learning new systemsHas a good grasp of numbers and calculationsUnderstands basic accounting and business practicesIs organised and able to manage several priorities at onceIs a creative and clear thinkerNaturally looks for ways to improve how things are doneHas the confidence and commercial awareness to help develop business relationships internationally
Above all, we are looking for someone who sees what needs doing and takes ownership of it rather than waiting to be told what to do.
Location and working arrangementsThe position will be primarily home-based , but the successful applicant will need to live within reasonable travelling distance of the Bristol, Bath or Chippenham area .
Regular face-to-face meetings will be required in Chippenham and Monmouth , so applicants must be comfortable travelling to both locations.
Why join us?This is an opportunity to join a young business at an exciting stage of its development.
For the right person, the role offers considerably more than a conventional administrative position. xwwtmva You will work closely with the people running the company, gain exposure to virtually every aspect of the business and have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as Light Power Health grows internationally.
We are particularly interested in finding someone who wants to help build a business rather than simply work for one .
if you are that person forward your CV to our HR team at APM…