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 now 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 have been 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
Ancient + Brave is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented Senior Science & NPD Assistant to support our innovation and product development functions. You will support our Director of Science and Innovation play a key role in ingredient research and sourcing, quality control support, scientific documentation, clinical and consumer trials and managing key consumer insight channels. This is a dynamic, cross-functional role suited to someone with a background in science, nutrition and product development, with a strong passion for the health and wellness industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

NPD Support & Ingredient Research

+ Work alongside the NPD Executive to research and evaluate innovative ingredients, suppliers, and formats for potential use in new products. This includes all products, including merchandise.
+ Support in compiling ingredient documentation and liaising with suppliers during the R&D process.
+ Lead and oversee all the testing processes and procedures. Updating all relevant documents, arranging samples, liaising with labs , flagging any concerns with key stakeholders and keeping accurate and thorough records.
+ Assist in managing product development timelines, testing phases, and data collection related to product efficacy and compliance.
+ Arranging tastings for specific batches of ingredients, following due process and getting sign off from key stakeholders.

Quality Control Coordination

+ Liaise with the Senior Quality Manager to support quality control processes across all products, including product testing.
+ Assist in reviewing specifications, certificates of analysis, and stability data.
+ Help ensure compliance documentation is properly maintained and easily accessible across departments.
+ Work closely with the Operations team to ensure seamless transition from NPD to Operations.

Scientific Support & Documentation

+ Maintain and update the Ancient + Brave Science Hub, our internal repository of clinical studies, NPD ingredient research, and technical product documentation.
+ Help ensure all scientific references and supporting material are current, well-organised, and ready for cross-team use.
+ Liaise with the Nutrition team to ensure science data is clear and accessible to support the Customer Support team.

Customer Trial & Data Collection (Inner Circle)

Support with community management of ‘The Inner Circle’, our exclusive customer trial programme for consumer studies and citizen science initiatives :

+ Collect feedback and qualitative/quantitative data from trial participants.
+ Supporting and liaising with the Community Manager to communicate with members to ensure high engagement and clear feedback loops.
+ Analyse and report findings to the Innovation team to inform product improvements or validate product claims.
+ Collaborate with academics and external laboratories, co-ordinating our clinical trial programme to validate product benefits.
+ Design and support market research, gathering market research data and consumer insights.

WHO YOU ARE

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills / knowledge / experience:
+ A degree or equivalent experience in food science, nutrition, biochemistry, or a related field.
+ Process driven. Proven ability with project management. Able to manage multiple projects, track progress, and maintain high standards of accuracy across technical documentation.
+ Comfortable interpreting data and scientific literature; able to identify meaningful insights from customer trials and product performance data.
+ Able to liaise effectively across departments (e.g., Quality, NPD, Customer Support), and communicate clearly with external stakeholders and Inner Circle members.

Further, 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.

Our Interview Process and What You Can Expect:

+ Application Review: We’ll start by reviewing your CV/application to ensure it’s a good fit for the role.

+ Initial Phone Call (circa 15-20 minutes): You’ll have a brief introductory chat with Ellie, our Talent Partner. We’ll discuss your experience, your career aspirations and explore how your values align with ours.

+ Video Interview (circa 30 minutes): The next step is a virtual interview with the hiring manager, via Google Meet. This will be an introductory conversation featuring experience-based and competency-based questions. It’s also a great time to ask any initial questions you have!

+ Interview Task: You’ll receive a task via email which you can prepare at home. This will form part of the discussion for the in-person interview. This will allow us to get a better understanding of your experience, skills and ways of working.

+ In-Person Interview (60-90 minutes): The final stage is an in-person interview at our Uckfield office. You’ll meet with the hiring manager and one other team member and present your interview task and answer competency questions. This is also your opportunity to ask us any remaining questions.

Please Note:

+ This role requires full time working at our stunning Uckfield/Lewes offices. Please apply only if you’re within a reasonable commute to East Sussex. There will be an option to work from home one day per week after successful completion of your probationary period.

+ We’re not seeking recruitment support for this role at this time.

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 % 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 (a beautiful old mill situated in East Sussex) 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.