Job Description

About Us

We're on a mission to change the world by growing better. As a B-Corp certified, energy-saving,

sustainably powered vertical farm

, we're transforming the way food is grown--creating delicious, nutritious, and affordable produce that doesn't cost the earth.

We believe in bold ambitions and simple solutions, tackling one of the world's biggest challenges: sustainable food production. Our moonshot? By 2050, 1 in 3 people will be eating vertically farmed food, proving we can feed a growing world using less land.

At our core, we believe in:

Standing Tall

- We do what we say we're going to do. We take pride in our work.

Thinking Big

- We embrace bold ambitions while avoiding unnecessary complexity.

Growing Together

- We're one team, collaborating and challenging each other to unlock our full potential.

Being Deep Rooted

- We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. We care about people, the planet, and our business.

Now, we're looking for a superstar

Communications Executive

to join us on a

3 month fixed term contract

and help drive this mission forward.

Your Role

We've created a brand-new role in the Growth Team that combines team coordination, office management, and marketing support to boost collaboration, communication and consumer interaction.

This FTC role is perfect for someone who is highly organised, a natrual communicator, and excited to get hands-on across a variety of projects. You'll help us stay connected, make our space inspiring, and keep consumers at the heart of what we do.

The Communications & Growth Team Executive will join the Growth Team, reporting to our Comms Manager and working closely with our UK MD & CCO.

Location:

You'll be based at our London office in between Euston and Kings Cross with the option to work from home 2 days per week. Travel for team meetings is required, as well as occasional travel to our Farm in Kent and our Leaf Lab in Cambridge. Who you'll be working with

As a vital member of the Growth Team, you'll be collaborating cross functionally , covering all functions (Impact, People, Commercial, Marketing, Product, Planning, Category and Strategy)

What you'll be doing

Team Support (40% of time)

- help us be a better team, that collaborates, communicates and delivers brilliantly together:

Support team planning, event coordination, and content development for team sessions Help establish a consistent team rhythm of reporting, communication, and collaboration Support the UK MD with presentations, reports, and event logistics Own and update internal monthly Growth Team reports (e.g. EPOS, in-store activity, competitor tracking) Run our weekly team meetings - setting agendas and keeping us connected

London Office Management (20%)

- manage our London office space, making it the place people want to come and spend time working and collaborating in:

Keep our London office a vibrant, collaborative hub Handle day-to-day admin and logistics Be the go-to for London-based new starters, working with our People Team to onboard them smoothly

Marketing Support (40%)

- support the marketing team to keep the consumer at the heart of everything we do at GrowUp:

Manage our social media inbox and website queries, responding in our tone of voice Track and report on consumer feedback and engagement Update key pages on the website Create and manage brand materials and Growth Team promotional items
Throughout your work, you'll be encouraged to think big, embracing innovation while keeping solutions efficient and effective.

What skills you should have

We're looking for someone who can help us Stand Tall by bringing people together, keeping things running smoothly, and making an impact through creative marketing.

This role is a mix of team coordination, office management, and marketing support. You'll help keep the team organised, create engaging content, and make our London office a great place to work. If you're organised, proactive, and love a mix of behind-the-scenes planning and creative work, we'd love to hear from you!

Must have skills:

Organised & proactive - You love a good plan and making things happen Creative & detail-focused - You enjoy writing and making content look great Good with people - You build great relationships, whether online or in person A problem solver - You spot what needs doing and get stuck in Passion for sustainability and food

What success looks like in this role

End of Contract (3 months)

You've embedded yourself in the team and built strong working relationships You've brought structure and momentum to the Growth Team Our London office feels energised and well-supported Marketing operations are running smoothly, with clear feedback loops from consumers

Interview Process

We believe in a transparent and streamlined hiring process. Here's what you can expect.

Talent Screen - an initial video call with our Talent Manager Hiring Manager Interview - a deep dive over Teams into your experience and potential fit for this role On site Interview - meet the team, get a feel for our culture, and present a task Leadership Interview - a remote conversation with a leadership representative from your team Offer - if successful, we'll make a verbal offer followed by the details in writing

What's in it for you?

We believe in Standing Tall by offering opportunities that allow you to grow, thrive, and be recognised for your contributions.

Be part of a pioneering business - join one of the fastest growing and most exciting teams in the vertical farming industry Work with a team that's rooted in purpose - you will work with and learn from a friendly, smart, growing, and passionate team who care about each other and the business Cultivate your own growth - a chance to develop yourself and make the role your own as the business and team builds, broadening your knowledge and capabilities to push you to the next level Make an impact - Help drive change for good as part of a B-Corp certified company leading sustainable innovation Flexibility - We can't tackle the world's food challenges if we're not thriving ourselves. We work with everyone to ensure they have the balance they need to do their best work Based in our London office, you'll help us create the space we all want to work from Our goal is to change the world by growing better - and we want you to be a part of that journey

Package & Benefits

Competitive base salary - pro rated 25 days holiday + bank holidays - pro rated Group Income Protection Private Health Insurance 5% employer pension contribution Mental health and coaching support (Free and confidential access to comprehensive mental healthcare and coaching through Agile) Learning Allowance - Support for your professional development with a dedicated learning fund - pro rated Paid volunteering days Quarterly team socials and company events - Enjoy fun and engaging team bonding experiences!
We believe in growing together, ensuring everyone in our team has the opportunity to thrive.

Our team is the most valuable part of our business - our success is defined by the hard-working, brilliant and enthusiastic people we employ. Our recruitment process and employment decisions are based on our business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability status. We don't tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and we encourage all suitable applicants to apply for open positions.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Private medical insurance Referral programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London NW1 1JD