Founder Associate / EA / Project Manager - PT/Remote - Startup

Excel Collective; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A gut health startup is seeking a part-time Founder’s Associate to support sales and marketing efforts in a remote work setting. This position offers the chance to engage with private dietitians and NHS clinicians while gaining first-hand startup experience. Applicants should have a keen interest in gut health, experience in social media or sales, and the right to work in the UK. Flexibility in hours and significant learning opportunities are part of this role.

Benefits

Stake in the business

Flexible hours

Remote work opportunity

First-hand startup experience

Qualifications

• A keen interest in gut health, dietetics, or chronic condition management.
• Right to work in the UK, cannot offer sponsorship.
• Experience in sales or managing social media.

Responsibilities

• Contact private dietitians to support sales.
• Engage in product research and user testing.
• Help grow social media presence.

Skills

Interest in gut health

Sales experience

Social media expertise

Adaptability

Education

Student of Dietetics

Job description

Founder’s Associate (Part-Time, Remote) – Gut Health Startup

Start Date: May‑Jun 2026
Location: Remote (Company based in Bath, Somerset, UK)

• First 9 months: £7.55–£12.21 per hour (age-dependent UK minimum wage)
• After 9 months: £12.21 per hour for all ages + commission on closed sales (selling to private dietitians and the NHS)
• Equipment: Laptop + all required IT tools (including AI tools) provided
• Shares: Yes, your hard work will be compensated with a stake in the business

About Us

Hey there, I’m Ana. I live with IBS and am building a Gut Health Management tool designed to help people like me and the clinicians who support them. I’m now looking for a Founder’s Associate to join at a very early stage and help shape the future of the product and company. This is an opportunity to work side‑by‑side with a founder, get exposure to every area of the business, and gain hands‑on experience in the realities (and chaos!) of building a startup from scratch.

Who This Role Is For

You’re curious, proactive, adaptable, and genuinely interested in gut health, nutrition, or IBS management. You’re likely a student who wants meaningful work experience, enjoys trying new things, and doesn’t mind the ambiguity that comes with early‑stage startups. This role is not ideal for someone seeking stability, a long‑term position, or full‑time work. It is ideal for someone who’s excited by learning, experimentation, and having a real impact.

This is not an Executive Assistant role. The position does not involve calendar management, inbox management, travel coordination, or any form of personal assistance to the founders. However, if you have previously supported a startup founder in an EA capacity and are interested in expanding your skill set into more operational, strategic, and growth‑focused work, this role could be an excellent fit for you.

Requirements

• A keen interest in gut health, dietetics, or chronic condition management
• Possibly a student of Dietetics on an HCPC & BDA‑accredited course
• Must have the right to work in the UK (unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship)
• Must be based in the UK due to grants funding
• Experience in sales or social media, which can look like:

• Growing your own TikTok or Instagram account to 5‑digit followers
• Selling products via your social media
• Doing paid promotions for brands
• Or working in customer service, retail, hospitality, account management, marketing, or recruitment

Bonus points if you:

• Have personal experience with IBS or another gut health condition
• Have a close friend or family member who lives with IBS
• Identify with ADHD traits such as high energy, creativity, need for novelty, etc (qualities that often thrive in early‑stage startup environments)

Also very welcome:

• Former founders
• Previous founder’s associates
• Former executive assistants with experience supporting fast‑moving teams

What You’ll Be Doing

Sales & Outreach

• Contact private dietitians and NHS clinicians
• Support sales pipeline management
• Help close deals and earn commission on successful sales

Product & Fundraising

• Support product research, gather insights, and help run user testing sessions
• Share your perspectives, feedback, and ideas to shape the product as it evolves
• Help prepare presentations and documents for the NHS, universities, and investors

Marketing & Content

• Help grow our social media presence
• Assist with content creation (video, written, or community‑focused)
• Engage with the gut health and IBS community online

Operations & Support

• Help organise early clinical partnerships
• Provide ad‑hoc operational support across the business

What You’ll Gain

• First‑hand experience working directly with a founder
• Deep exposure to the realities of early‑stage startup building and software development
• Flexibility: remote, part‑time, and adaptable hours
• Significant learning opportunities and scope for growth
• Ownership over meaningful projects from day one

The Lowdown

• Startups, especially pre‑revenue ones, are unpredictable. We’ll depend on external funding for several years. Things move fast, change often, and sometimes things break.
• This role is best for someone who:

• Isn’t looking for long‑term stability
• Isn’t looking for a full‑time job
• Is excited by early‑stage chaos and learning on the go

Why May?

We are currently fundraising and applying for grants, with the expectation of accessing funding by the end of April 2026. Joining early gives you the chance to secure your position ahead of time and start getting involved as we prepare for this next phase of growth.

How to Apply

Apply using this google form: https://forms.gle/5m8CR414Cd2sxzxy5