Office Manager

Office Manager Bristol-based health-tech start-up Siloton seeks a skilled and innovative individual who is interested in applying their operations skills to improve the lives of people with eye disease. Role overview: · In-person position (hybrid options available). · Full-time and part-time applications considered. · Supporting day-to-day company operations. · Core administrative duties can be extended based on candidate experience and interest. · Must have the right to work in the UK. What we do Four hundred and twenty million people suffer from chronic eye disease; it is the leading cause of sight loss in the developed world. To prevent people going blind, clinicians take sub-surface images of the back of the eye so that the condition can be diagnosed and managed appropriately. This uses a device called an optical coherence tomography machine, or ‘OCT’. Siloton is developing a portable OCT to provide better access to diagnostic and monitoring services for everyone who needs it. Based on Siloton’s world-leading photonic chip technology, this will reduce the burden of treatment while removing bottlenecks in the clinical pipeline, alleviating pressure on healthcare systems and ensuring patients receive the best possible care, wherever and whoever they are. What we are looking for Your role will be to support the team, managing the core operational tasks that are fundamental to keeping the business running. You will work across entire breadth of the company and will be a crucial part of Siloton’s efforts to build a new generation of eye scanner. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Administrative support including managing communication channels, drafting reports, and updating databases. • Drafting documents required by the immediate team and third parties. • Preparing information packs for board meetings. • Day-to-day office management, including room bookings and liaising with guests. • Invoicing, purchasing, and supplier coordination. • Organising company events and team travel. • Minuting meetings. The position includes the opportunity to gain experience in, and exposure to, many areas of company operations. As Siloton progresses, the early entry of the person into the company will provide opportunities to take on more responsibility, such as managing newer recruits or moving into a more specialised role. Your line manager will be Siloton’s CEO, Dr Alasdair Price. Experience The below requirements are to be used as guidelines for the role. We want to hear from anyone with an interest in applying for the role, even if you only meet some of the criteria. Essential • Prior experience working in an operations or admin role, although it is not necessary to have held all the same responsibilities as for this job. • Enjoy working as part of a team. • Desire to learn new skills and get ‘stuck in’. • Excellent attention to detail. Desirable 1. Previous experience working in a startup, particularly one with a technology focus. 2. Comfortable with numbers and scientific documentation. 3. Strong communication skills. 4. Experience in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 5. Experience with purchasing and budgeting. Working at Siloton Siloton is developing a device for all to use and so we welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Flexible working options are available for this role. We value everyone’s contributions equally, striving to ensure that our employees always have the opportunity to gain new skills and provide input into the direction of the company. Siloton is highly invested in supporting and developing employees as they form an integral part of the company and its success. Siloton offers a dynamic working environment that bridges between cutting edge science and working with patients to understand their needs and challenges. The team is committed, driven by impact, and highly supportive. How to apply Please send a CV and cover letter to Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis so are encouraged to apply early. Any questions regarding the role can be sent to Selection Process 1. CV and cover letter review. 2. 1 hour video call with two team members. 3. 2 hour in-person interview in Bristol (travel expenses reimbursed). 4. References contacted. 5. Job offer made. Start date As soon as possible. Contract type Full time (1 FTE) preferred. Part-time and flexible working considered. Permanent contract. Salary and compensation · £35,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience. · Company share options package. · Enhanced annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, with an extra day for each year of service up to 3 years). · Flexible working from home options (where possible). · Cycle to work scheme. · In-year employee reward scheme. · Paid sick leave. · Enhanced paternity/maternity cover. Apply today and play an integral role in bringing a new sight-saving medical device to market Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year Ability to commute/relocate: • Bristol BS1 5DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Language: • English (required) Work authorisation: • United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS1 5DD