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Operations Assistant (Hybrid) – Fast-Growing Training & Consulting Startup

Location:Poole, Dorset (4 days in-person, 1 day remote)

Salary:Competitive + Commission Opportunities

Job Type:Full-time

About Us:

Who Dares Group is a specialist training and consulting company built by former UK Special Forces. We design and deliver leadership, team development, and situational awareness programmes that work — whether it’s on the shop floor, in the boardroom, or high-risk environments.

We’ve worked with major global names like J.P. Morgan, Panerai Watches, Citibank, and leading private equity firms. As demand grows, we’re looking to expand the team with someone sharp, proactive, and ready to get stuck in.

The Role:

This is more than your standard admin job. While you’ll take ownership of day-to-day operations, you'll also be part of a fast-moving startup that’s scaling quickly. You'll help keep things organised, support sales efforts, and play a key role in keeping projects running smoothly. There’s scope to grow into new areas of the business — including client-facing work, international travel, and commissions on sales you help convert.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Keeping the office running like clockwork — scheduling, inbox and calendar management, filing, logistics
• Supporting the leadership and delivery teams to prep for client projects and events, often meeting with UHNW individuals, and global titan brands
• Assisting with lead tracking and client communication
• Helping coordinate domestic and international travel for the team
• Getting involved in sales support and earning commission for deals you help close
• Being a key part of a high-trust, high-performance team with a no-nonsense, problem-solving culture

What We’re Looking For:

• Financial training (AAT or equivalent) highly desirable
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Someone who’s comfortable with responsibility and proactive when things need doing
• Good communicator (written and verbal) and comfortable speaking to senior clients
• Solid digital literacy (Excel, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, bonus if you’ve used a CRM before)
• Interest in business growth, sales, operations, or logistics — we’ll help you level up fast
• Willingness to travel internationally on occasion (if you’re keen – not mandatory)

What You’ll Get:

• A competitive salary + opportunity for commission
• Hybrid working (1 day remote per week)
• International travel opportunities
• Career progression as the company grows
• The chance to be part of something with real impact — working alongside former Special Forces personnel and elite industry professionals, delivering high-performance training around the world