Self Employed, P/T with F/T potential as responsibilities grow

Location:  Remote working with occasional need to attend the company offices

Initial Salary:   £50k FTE (Pro-rata hours worked)

This opportunity will suit a professional who may have taken a career break and wishes to re-enter the work place. Offering a phased return with flexible duties. When successful, this role will lead to a profitable and highly rewarding career.

About Us: Advanced Hydro Ltd is a dynamic SME operating in the water treatment sector. We are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality products while exploring strategic growth opportunities. As we continue to expand, we seek a highly capable Business Manager to support and shape our future.

Job Summary: Working with the Managing Director, the Business Manager will oversee daily operations and business development planning. As the role develops the appointee will provide strategic direction for long-term growth. Initially a part-time role, this position will evolve to include additional responsibilities across operations, sales, marketing and finance. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, commercially astute, and capable of driving the business forward in line with our company vision.

Primary Duties

1. Run the Business on a day to day basis
2. Plan and Implement Growth

Key Responsibilities: Initial part-time working

   Oversee day-to-day operations including stock control, new product orders, logistics,     email management, packaging materials, and quality control

   Develop and lead sales strategies to identify new opportunities

   Design and implement effective marketing strategies

   Manage all digital communications (website, social media, etc.)

   Maintain daily financial control using QuickBooks

   Oversee creditor and debtor accounts

   Plan and implement growth strategies in existing and new markets

Additional Responsibilities: Full-time working

Sales Management

   Prepare sales forecasts and budgets (CFF)

   Set and monitor sales targets

   Lead and motivate the sales function

   Build strong customer relationships and market awareness

Marketing and Brand Development

   Highlight product features, benefits and value

   Identify promotional opportunities and partnerships

   Strengthen brand identity and communication

   Support sales through targeted campaigns

Financial Management

   Maintain daily financial control using QuickBooks

   Oversee creditor and debtor accounts

   Monitor and optimise cost control (goods, packaging, logistics, other)

   Prepare budgets and manage cash flow

Strategic Leadership

   Plan and implement growth strategies in existing and new markets

   Develop and execute long-term business plans aligned with company objectives

Experience

   Business operations or management, preferably within an SME

   Commercial setting with some sales experience

   Financial (budgeting, forecasting, cost control)

   Basic IT systems

   Marketing know-how

  Customer focused environment

Skills and Qualities

   Thorough with organisational with strategic planning skills

   Hands-on approach to both strategic and operational tasks

   Effective communicator

   Integrity and reliability

   Adaptable with a strong work ethic

   Courageous and unafraid to make mistakes

Qualifications

      Degree expected but not essential

While not mandatory, the ideal candidate will meet most of the above criteria