What is THIS™?
THIS™ is a high-growth, VC-backed emerging leader in producing plant-based food. Meat-alternatives, to be exact. In fact, if we’re being reallllly exact – our products are at the leading-edge of the plant-based sector in terms of taste, texture and appearance. Here’s our insta, for a quick stalk - www.instagram.com/this.uk
It’s worth mentioning that since our launch in June 2019, the company has experienced extremely significant growth in revenue. In 2023, THIS™ topped The Grocer and Alantra’s annual Fast 50 list, a ranking of the country’s fastest-growing food and drink companies on two-year sales growth. We have strong aspirations to continue this growth trajectory as we aim to be the number 1 plant-based brand in the UK and beyond and we believe we have the team and investment to achieve this.
Why are we doing THIS™?
Andy and Pete are our co-founders and their last job entailed selling tonnes (literally tonnes) of meat. Then they felt bad. Also, they felt like meat-alternatives weren't really for people who love the taste of meat. So they’ve basically ended up making THIS™ for themselves, but they’d love other meat-lovers to give it a go too. THIS™ is a game-changer.
At our core, our vision is to have a world where animals aren’t food and the environment is protected.
Our mission statement to guide us to getting there is:
“We will lead a revolution with our ridiculously delicious and nutritious plant-based food.”
What’s with this role?
Due to some exciting progression, we have a 6-month temporary role available as Operations exec with the Operations team reporting to the Senior Supply Manager.
You’ll be joining a dedicated, close-knit team that’s always learning, tackling challenges head-on, and building the systems that form a rock-solid foundation for our business - so that when someone reaches for one of our products, it’s exactly where it should be.
What will you be getting up to?
This role will provide key support to the Supply and Demand teams within the operations team, namely:
* Placement and fulfilment of orders into our retail and out of home customer ensuring we hit our service level KPIs.
* Management of office stock ordering by coordinating with internal teams to understand their needs.
* * Management of our product portfolio Master data, ensuring everything is up to date as well as generating barcodes and labels.
* Administration of our Goods Receipt process ensuring stock in our ERP system is aligned with reality.
* Responsible for ordering and forecasting from some of our key suppliers to keep stockholding within targeted levels.
What are we looking for?
* Basic understanding of supply chain within a food company and a curiosity to learn how at THIS we get products from factory to shelf.
* Comfortable working with numbers and keen to develop problem-solving skills.
* Previous experience using excel and open to learning new tools and systems.
* A strong communicator who enjoys working with others and being part of a team.
* Organised, dependable, and detail-focused, with a commitment to delivering work on time.
* Motivated by working in a growing business and eager to learn and grow with the role.
Alignment with our company values:
* Be Kind: We support and include each other, we’re honest and give feedback, we’re considerate and act with love and trust, we have fun, and we look after the planet.
* Be Brave: We’re adaptable and embrace change, we’re resilient and have a growth mindset, we think creatively and speak up, we change course if we need to, and we learn and grow.
* Be Focused: We always drive towards our mission and vision, we make sustainable long-term decisions, we deliver for our consumers by prioritising the right things, we think business-minded - brand and consumer, and we own our own roles.
* Be Passionate: We’re ambassadors of our company and products, we’re THIS™ geeks and experts, we’re purpose-led, and we’re aware of our impact on the outside world.
From our side
* A competitive salary that fairly recognises your experience and potential.
* 25 days paid Holiday Allowance, plus the 8 bank holidays, plus 1 paid Wellbeing Day a month to take off to dedicate to yourself. That’s a total of 45 paid days off per full year – we care about our team’s wellbeing, so we make sure you have time to fully switch off, rest, and recharge.
* Hybrid working – 3 days (Tues, Wed, Thu) in the office
* Flexible working hours – We're not a 9-5. Our focus is on your ability to deliver for the business, not your ability to keep strict working hours.
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* Mental health support - the company pays for Spill, a mental health wellness provider that gives everyone access to mental health resources, and free therapy sessions.
* Access to our Freebie Freezer so you can eat as much of THIS™ as you fancy.
The chance to have a meaningful impact
As a relatively small, albeit growing, team you'll be exposed to, and have the chance to contribute towards, challenges and projects at all levels and in all areas of the business. A good idea is a good idea, regardless of the experience or seniority of who came up with it.
We'd love to hear from you, so feel free to apply with your CV! Please be aware that applications will be reviewed W/C 22nd of September due to leave in the business.
THIS’ Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hiring commitment
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our team members and strive to create an environment that encourages authenticity, collaboration, and growth. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our industry. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please let us know – we're here to help you.