About Us:
Material Evolution is a materials technology company founded in 2020 by CEO, Dr. Liz Gilligan and headquartered in Middlesbrough with offices in London and Wrexham. With a successful £15 million Series A funding round in summer ’23 and our cutting-edge production facility in North Wales, we are on track to eliminate gigatons of carbon emissions.
We’re a team of innovators, scientists, and experts, combining our unique blend of experience, skills, and expertise to drive change in the cement and concrete industry.
Join us, and be part of a groundbreaking effort to build a more sustainable world, one material at a time.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent HR qualification, with a strong working knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practices, and compliance
• Proven experience supporting senior leadership or executive teams, including calendar coordination, travel arrangements, internal comms, and handling sensitive information with discretion
• Highly organised with experience managing general business operations, such as finance administration, office procurement, supplier management, and IT coordination
• Confident in managing payroll coordination and liaising with external HR/payroll providers
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with proven ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills - able to interact confidently with people at all levels, build trusted relationships, and maintain confidentiality
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and bring structure to ambiguity
• A genuine passion for creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture, with experience planning and delivering internal events, socials, and engagement initiatives

ABOUT THIS ROLE AND THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE:

As the People & Operations Manager at Material Evolution, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our mission by building a well-supported, high-performing, and engaged team. We’re looking for a passionate, organised, and people-focused individual who’s excited to help shape the way we work and grow together.
This is more than an admin role, you’ll be the go-to person for people-related queries, office management, and day-to-day operational support. From onboarding to engagement, you’ll guide the full employee experience with care, structure, and creativity. Working closely with every department, you’ll play a key role in making Material Evolution a place where people feel empowered to do their best work.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Reporting directly to the CEO & Founder, you’ll ensure the smooth running of our business operations. You’ll lead people operations, manage the office environment, and support the team with practical and strategic admin.
Key responsibilities include: