Location: Remote or Edinburgh, Scotland (Hybrid/Flexible Working Options Available)

Do you have the skills and experience to support HR, and operations, and nurture team culture, in a fast-paced, purpose-driven company? 

We’re looking for an exceptional People & Operations Assistant to support both our growing team and the executive leadership in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The opportunity

The People & Operations Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting the HR function, and maintaining team culture. This hybrid role is perfect for someone who is highly organised, proactive, people-oriented, and eager to grow within a purpose-led business.

What you’ll do

People administration and experience:

• HR administration and operations 
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including contracts, equipment, welcome packs, and checklists.
• Maintain and update HRIS and employee databases.
• Help coordinate training, development, and well-being initiatives.
• Assist in organising team events, offsites, and internal communications.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Support recruitment logistics: interview scheduling, posting job ads, and candidate communications.

Operational administrative support:

• Office administration, including ordering supplies and travel booking
• Data entry and reporting, including CRM administration
• Act as a liaison between departments to ensure processes run smoothly
• Process improvement: Helping document and streamline internal processes, or assist with system updates

Who you are

• 2+ years of experience in HR admin, office coordination, or similar roles (startup/scale-up experience a plus).
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and great at multitasking.
• Discreet and trustworthy with access to confidential information.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technically savvy - proficiency with tools like Google Workspace, and HR platforms (e.g., Breathe)

Nice to have

• Experience in a sustainability, impact, or mission-driven organisation.
• Familiarity with employment legislation or HR compliance in the UK.
• A passion for sustainability and building inclusive team cultures.
• Event or project coordination experience.

About us

Earth Blox helps organisations turn nature and climate data into decision-ready insight. Our software is trusted by financial institutions, enterprises, consultancies, and NGOs to strengthen strategy and operations by reducing risk, uncovering opportunities, and meeting regulatory demands with confidence.

We’re a purpose-led, impact-driven company accelerating the shift to a more sustainable, nature-positive future. By combining deep expertise in climate science and Earth observation with proven experience in scaling technology, we’re building a SaaS platform that enables action with purpose, precision, and speed.

Our team brings together scientists, strategists, engineers, and operators — united by a shared belief in the power of environmental intelligence. We are proud to be a Google Cloud Partner and member of the TNFD Forum. 

If you’re mission-aligned and motivated to build technology that matters, you’ll thrive here. As a growing scale-up, we’re building a team of people who value creativity, autonomy, and collaboration, and want their work to mean more.

What we offer

● Empowered and collaborative culture: Work in an environment that deeply cares about its staff, fosters open communication, and thrives on high-level collaboration.

● Flexible work-life balance: We offer flexible working hours and are committed to supporting a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.

● Shape the future: Play a pivotal role in scaling a cutting-edge SaaS product that is fundamentally changing how organisations leverage environmental data.

● Hybrid/flexible working: We embrace flexible working arrangements, allowing you to blend office and remote work.

● Pioneer AI/data innovation: Cutting-edge data and AI tools, leveraging them to build a technical moat and deliver unparalleled customer value.

Ready to support a growing team and be part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment?

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

Email c.fox@earthblox.io with your application.

This position is open to direct applicants only. No recruiters or agencies, thank you.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we are happy to accommodate your needs to ensure a fair and accessible experience.