About Us
We are a mission driven wellness brand with an award winning range of collagen, blends and supplements. We started as all good businesses do, by seeing the opportunity to do things differently in a growing market. To carefully balance people, planet, and profit for the sake of the world around us and our health. We are shaping the future of wellness with simple daily rituals, thoughtfully and sustainably designed to support women’s health. Our vision is to be the #1 wellness brand in the world, setting new standards for holistic health, sustainability and female empowerment.
As a B-Corp, Ancient + Brave meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact. In June 2024 we were named 5th in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies and we have recently been recognised as one of the FT 1000: Europe\'s Fastest Growing Companies, 2025.
Want to be a part of a team that’s shaping the future of health and wellbeing? We\'d love to have you!
The Role
We’re seeking an exceptional Operations Director with a proven track record of scaling brands globally, a deep understanding of utilising data-driven insights, and expertise in developing innovative growth strategies. You will lead our Operations, Warehouse, and Logistics teams, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability across all operations. A key focus will be driving operational strategy for international expansion and seamlessly integrating new product lines into global operations. Collaborating closely with the senior leadership team, you will align operational execution with strategic objectives to drive value creation and ensure we deliver outstanding service.
* Lead the Operations, Planning, Warehouse and Logistics teams to deliver best-in-class service, excellent consumer quality and ambitious growth plans.
* Oversee COGS (Cost of Goods Sold), delivering improvements and over-seeing commercial negotiations with suppliers. Responsible for operational budgets and ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Analyse financial data to identify trends and opportunities for cost efficiencies.
* Collaborate closely with the C-suite on financial planning, COGS, and the development of both UK and international supply chain and operations strategies for long-term growth and profitability.
* Oversee the implementation of a full S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process, aligning demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and production capabilities with broader business goals.
* Oversee and develop the operational structure and processes of our logistics, warehouse and fulfilment in order to scale in line with the needs of the business. Oversee fulfilment KPIs, such as order accuracy, on-time in full, and customer satisfaction, taking corrective actions when needed.
* Lead and develop the operational structure and processes for manufacturers which enable top quality production of existing portfolio and new product launches to facilitate expansion into new geographies quickly and efficiently.
* Identify any operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
* Support the business’ ambition to remain a B-Corp and improve our credentials. Partner with suppliers to develop ESG credentials and provide support as required to ensure all information, policies and procedures are up to date and in-line with the ESG and B-Corp requirements.
* Lead, mentor, and inspire the Operations, Warehouse & Logistics teams to achieve excellence. Cultivate an ambitious and collaborative team environment that fosters innovation.
Who You Are
To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills / knowledge / experience:
* Proven international experience in a senior operations leadership role, leading production, logistics and warehousing teams ideally in the wellness or consumer food sector.
* A strategic thinker, able to identify opportunities for operational improvement, anticipate challenges, and develop innovative solutions that drive efficiency, profitability, and long-term success.
* Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and quality standards for wellness or food products in key markets.
* Skilled in utilising analytics and data insights to inform and guide strategic decisions.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
* An exceptional leader with demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams.
Culture & Fit
To truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. You will be:
* Hungry: Ambitious, driven with a growth mindset, always seeking ways to learn, develop and be better.
* Humble: No ego, collaborative team player, always acts with integrity and clear sense of accountability, aligned with our B-Corp values.
* High Performing: Effective. Efficient, with a solid work ethic. Always operates with self-awareness that enables them to consistently push for exceptional results—while maintaining resilience, balance, and self-care.
* Hustle: Entrepreneurial. Innovative, fast-paced, great communicator. Always adept at solving problems and navigating dynamic, ever-changing situations.
Why Join Us
Ancient + Brave are a community-built brand and embracing innovation and sustainability with social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards when it comes to our commitment to balance profit and purpose - working with us means being part of building a truly sustainable product. We are B Corp certified and members of 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back a percentage of all sales towards helping environmental partners, so we can work together towards a better future for our planet.
At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.
We provide all our team members with suitable laptop computers & headphones and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks. Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase).
We pay a discretionary bonus based on a mix of company performance and individual contributions and review our salaries annually. Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).
Our Private Medical Insurance is designed to support your health and wellbeing, providing swift access to high-quality care whenever you need it most.
Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme.
Our Mintago platform gives employees access to financial wellbeing advice and support as well as retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, which cover childcare, cycle to work, gym membership, groceries and mobile/tech purchase.
In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one Wellbeing day to use as needed.
We offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office. We support a number of charities, coordinating our fund-raising initiatives for maximum impact. We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.
An important note on our ways of working…
As a fast-paced scale-up, we’ve found that spending time together in person is hugely beneficial to the way we’re needing to communicate, collaborate and drive the business forward. We’ve worked hard to make our office an inviting and friendly environment for all of our team members and we expect any new joiner to be in the office full time.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds. While most of our roles are advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time setup where appropriate.
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