The role If you're someone who sees endless possibilities to bring people together, enjoys surprising colleagues with thoughtful gestures, and has the drive to turn great ideas into reality – we want you on our team This isn't just about organising events (though you'll do plenty of that). It's about being the creative force behind our company culture, the person who notices the small things that make a difference, and the driving energy that brings our workplace to life. You'll have the freedom to shape how our team connects, celebrates, and grows together. As our People & Culture Associate, you'll be the heart and soul of our employee experience. If you're the kind of person who thinks big but also loves getting into the details to make things happen, this role is perfect for you. Bringing Our Culture to Life Be a creative force behind our team activities and social events - from organising thoughtful surprise moments to our quarterly company wide events that bring the team together. As part of this you will work closely with our great EA team Run wellness initiatives that help our team thrive - whether that's organizing fitness challenges that get everyone moving, bringing in experts for lunch-and-learns or setting up peer support networks. We want someone who understands that wellness isn't one-size-fits-all and can create programs that resonate with different people in different ways Create and coordinate celebrations that make everyone feel seen and valued - whether that's celebrating team birthdays, marking cultural festivities throughout the year, celebrating team wins both big and small, or finding creative ways to include our remote teammates in every moment. You'll be the person who remembers the little details that make celebrations special and ensures everyone can participate in their own way Help us find incredible people Support our recruitment activities, partner with managers to help find the right people and keep our hiring process running smoothly ensuring a positive candidate experience Maintain the recruitment pipeline and assist managers with recruitment planning, processes, and advisory support Supporting Our People Every Step of the Way Be the go-to person for employees, answering their questions and making sure they have everything they need to thrive at work. Whether it’s explaining policies or just being a friendly presence, you’ll help create a workplace where people feel valued Help navigate any challenges that come up, ensuring concerns are handled with care, fairness, and in line with our company values. Make every stage of the employee journey smooth and engaging— from onboarding new team members and celebrating probation milestones to ensuring a thoughtful and supportive exit process Helping Our Team Grow and Develop Bring learning to life by coordinating training sessions, workshops, and development opportunities that inspire growth. You’ll help make sure our team has the skills and knowledge they need to succeed Be the bridge between employees and the tools that help them grow, guiding them through our training platforms and making learning easy, accessible, and enjoyable About you You're the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment—someone who sees the big picture but never misses the small details. You bring energy, creativity, organisation and a proactive approach to everything you do. What You Bring: People-Focused Experience – You’ve worked in a People support role or something similar, ideally in a high-growth start-up, and understand what it takes to build an engaging and supportive workplace A Natural Communicator – You know how to connect with people at all levels, whether it’s through a friendly chat, clear policies, or inspiring company-wide updates Culture & Engagement Champion – You love bringing teams together, finding ways to make work more meaningful, and creating initiatives that make people feel valued Master of Getting Things Done – You’re organised, able to juggle multiple projects, and always keep an eye on the details Adaptable & Solution-Focused – You’re comfortable navigating change and always bring structure and clarity to fast-moving situations Innovative – Always looking for technology to help make you or the team more efficient Wellbeing Advocate – You genuinely care about people and are passionate about building a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and able to do their best work Knowledge and skills: A solid understanding of UK employment laws and best practices Confidence using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or G-suite Experience with HRIS systems or employee platforms Qualifications: A CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification (desirable but not essential—we care more about your mindset and experience). What's in it for you The chance to work with a really passionate, purpose-driven team Not only will your work impact the team around you, it will impact nature globally Opportunity to join one of the most exciting start-ups in the UK as we go through our next stage of growth Competitive Salary Flexible work arrangements Opportunities for significant professional development A great benefits package including salary sacrifice pension scheme prioritising sustainability; life assurance; Health insurance; enhanced annual leave; Cycle to Work Scheme; enhanced Family Friendly Policy. Why us? At NatureMetrics diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us to the communities we work with. Our values leave no space for stereotypes. We are all unique and pull together for a common purpose. We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. About us Backed by ambitious investors, we're on a mission to make biodiversity measurable at scale to underpin global goals and accelerate finance into nature. NatureMetrics combines tech and AI to derive simple insights from the full complexity of nature on the ground. We're a dynamic team passionate about nature and biodiversity and we take immense pride in our work and our impact. Join us on this journey