About Us
Ancient + Brave is a female founded, mission‑driven wellness brand with an award‑winning range of collagen, supplements and functional blends.
Rooted in ancient wisdom and validated by science, our simple daily rituals support our community in nurturing whole body health.
We care deeply about the impact we have on our customers, our community and the world. As a B Corp and a member of 1% for the Planet, we contribute a portion of revenue to environmental and social causes. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and people‑focused People Manager to support our rapidly growing team. The role involves recruitment, employee relations, policy implementation, performance management and support for key people initiatives, with primary responsibility for our Warehouse/Unit. This role will be based in our Lewes Head Office with one day per week at the Unit/Warehouse in Barcombe Mills.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Team Management
* Manage the People function, ensuring day‑to‑day operations and excellent service delivery across the business, with support from the People Experience Assistant.
* Drive continuous improvement across all People processes, systems and policies, ensuring they are fit for purpose and scalable.
* Be a culture champion, embedding our values through leadership, communication and best‑in‑class people practices.
Business Partnering & Employee Relations
* Act as a trusted partner and coach to managers and team leads, offering expert support on performance management, employee relations issues, development planning and team dynamics.
* Own complex employee relations cases, ensuring consistent application of policies and adherence to employment law.
* Use people data and insights to guide decision‑making and support business planning.
Unit/Warehouse People Management
* Act as the primary People Manager for the Warehouse/Unit operations, ensuring all people processes are tailored appropriately while remaining aligned with wider company policies.
* Work closely with the Unit Manager and Supervisor to resolve people issues, manage performance and build engagement on the ground.
* Support recruitment and onboarding for the Unit, ensuring a seamless and consistent experience.
People Operations & Compliance
* Oversee the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to exit, ensuring a high‑quality and consistent experience.
* Ensure all employee records, contracts and policies are accurate, compliant and well maintained.
* Communicate monthly payroll changes to the Financial Controller.
Learning, Development & Engagement
* Support the rollout and evolution of our performance management, feedback and development frameworks.
* Collaborate on internal surveys and engagement initiatives, analyse results and turn insights into action.
* Contribute to our L&D roadmap, identifying development needs and supporting the delivery of training programmes where relevant.
Systems & Processes
* Act as a superuser for our HRIS (Humanns) and ATS (TeamTailor), ensuring systems are used effectively to support scale and operational excellence.
* Create and maintain a Company Wiki on Notion, making key information accessible and user‑friendly.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a Senior People Advisor / People Manager role, ideally in a high‑growth, multi‑site environment such as scale‑up, FMCG, logistics or manufacturing.
* Strong understanding of both operational and strategic HR.
* In‑depth knowledge of UK employment law and best practices across employee relations, performance and engagement.
* Hands‑on experience with HRIS and ATS systems (e.g., Humanns, TeamTailor).
* Confident working with senior stakeholders and operational teams, including warehouse/fulfilment functions.
* Strong project management skills and ability to balance long‑term initiatives with fast‑paced delivery.
Company Beliefs
WE BELIEVE IN BRAVERY – Courageous, Bold, Experimental.
WE BELIEVE IN INTEGRITY – Honest, Accountable, Ethical.
WE BELIEVE IN CONNECTION – Collaborative, Inclusive, Open.
WE BELIEVE IN INTENTION – Purposeful, Proactive, Focused.
Please Note
* This role requires full‑time working at our Lewes offices. Please apply only if you’re within a reasonable commute.
* We’re not seeking recruitment support for this role at this time.
Why Join Us
* We are a B Corp certified brand and members of 1% for the Planet, with ESG‑invested pension contributions.
* We offer discretionary bonuses based on company performance and individual contributions.
* We provide a private medical insurance with 24/7 virtual GP access and access to specialist consultations, dental, optical and complementary therapies.
* Our Mintago platform offers financial wellbeing advice, salary sacrifice schemes and retail discounts covering childcare, cycle‑to‑work, gym membership, groceries and mobile/tech purchase.
* We provide an annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, one wellbeing day and continuous training & professional development opportunities.
* We offer complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office and organise social events twice a year.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. While most of our roles are advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time setup where appropriate.
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