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Are you tired of jobs where your work doesn't actually matter to anyone?Do you thrive when juggling multiple moving parts across different locations?Are you the person friends call when they need something complicated organised perfectly?Would you love to be the person who makes everything run smoothly behind the scenes while inspiring young people?Read on as this could be your ideal next career move...About YouYou're a natural organiser who's managed complex operations before - maybe coordinating teams across different locations, running events, or handling logistics that others find overwhelmingYou're great with people and money - you can chat professionally with anyone from headteachers to university students, and you know how to keep budgets on track and find smart ways to save costsYou solve problems without drama - when freelancers drop out or equipment breaks, you stay calm and figure out solutions quickly rather than panicking or passing the buckYou actually care about making a difference - this isn't just another job for you, you genuinely get excited about work that inspires young people to consider healthcare careersPerhaps you could join as our new Operations Coordinator?Location: Work from home (anywhere in UK, near Wolverhampton is a bonus)Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per year + performance bonusesContract: Full-time, permanent jobStart Date: End of August/Early September 2025About Medical MavericksMedical Mavericks brings exciting medical science workshops directly into schools across the UK. We help students discover how amazing healthcare careers can be through hands-on experiments and demonstrations that make science come alive.We currently reach 260 schools every year with our proven approach. We use specially trained freelancers (mostly science graduates) and carefully designed workshop kits to create memorable experiences that inspire students to consider becoming doctors, nurses, or medical researchers.We're growing fast and need someone brilliant to take charge of all our operations as we expand to 300+ schools and launch exciting new programs.What This Job Really InvolvesThis is a vital role where you'll be in charge of everything that makes Medical Mavericks tick. You'll work directly with our founder Tom and have real power to make decisions that shape how we grow as you develop in this role.Manage a large team of freelancers across the UK - recruit from universities, train them properly, stay in daily contact for photos and reports, and maintain high quality standardsCoordinate complex logistics - plan how our 6 equipment sets move between 260+ schools, create efficient schedules with drivers and freelancers, and handle emergencies when things go wrongMake smart financial decisions - cut costs by strategically placing freelancers, prepare weekly payment reports, and help plan budgets for expanding to new regionsLaunch and scale after-school clubs - manage everything after schools sign up (assemblies, flyers, bookings), work with our web team, and build systems to reach 90 schools per regionOrganise MedicFest summit events - find and book venues, coordinate all logistics, and scale from 6 to 10-14 events per year across different regionsSupport business growth decisions - help Tom decide on new bookings based on capacity, provide insights that affect revenue, and contribute to strategic planningBuild and lead a growing team - as we expand, you'll have opportunities to hire and manage other people, developing your leadership skills along the wayWhat We Need From YouExperience That Matters:Operations Management: You've managed complex operations before, ideally involving field teams, multiple locations, or service delivery across regions. Experience in education, events, or similar people-focused industries is valuable.Team Logistics: Ideally, you've recruited, trained, and managed teams, especially in situations where you need to influence people without being their direct boss. You know how to build trust easily and are likeable.Money Management: You've handled budgets, know how to optimise costs and contribute to financial planning. You understand how operational decisions affect profits.Systems Thinking: You naturally think about how to improve processes. You've designed procedures, created documentation, and built quality control systems.Skills We're Looking ForCommunication: You can talk to anyone professionally - from headteachers to university students to venue managers. You represent us well in all situations.Problem Solving: When things go wrong, you stay calm and find solutions quickly. You're the person others turn to during a crisis.Organisation: You're naturally organised and can handle multiple complex schedules simultaneously. Keeping an eye on our inbox and WhatApp group of awesome freelancers. You pay attention to details that matter.Technology: You're comfortable with spreadsheets, scheduling software, and learning new systems. You can help choose and optimise the tools we use.Your Personal QualitiesLeadership Potential: You're ready to take on more responsibility as we grow. You want to build and lead a team, not just manage day-to-day tasks.Mission Alignment: You genuinely care about inspiring young people to consider healthcare careers. This isn't just a job for you - it's meaningful work.Independence: You can work autonomously and make decisions without constant supervision. You take ownership of problems and drive solutions. You also thrive working from home.What We Offer YouMoney and Growth:Competitive Pay: £30,000 - £32,000 starting salary, with performance bonuses tied to real achievements like cost savings and/or growth targets.Career Development: Clear opportunities to advance as we expand. You could eventually become our Head of Operations as we grow into multiple regions.Performance Rewards: Real bonuses when you hit targets, save money, or improve efficiency. Your success directly benefits you financially.Work Environment:Real Autonomy: You'll have genuine authority to make operational decisions. Your judgment will be trusted and your recommendations will drive business choices.Direct Access: You'll work directly with our founder Tom, learning about business strategy and growth planning that you rarely see in bigger companies.Flexible Working: Work from anywhere in the UK with genuine flexibility in how and when you work, as long as operations run smoothly.Impact and Purpose:Meaningful Work: Every decision you make helps inspire students to consider healthcare careers. Your operational excellence directly contributes to addressing real impact for students and their futures.Measurable Impact: You'll see concrete results from your work: more schools reached, more students inspired, more teachers supported.Building Something Important: You're not just maintaining existing operations - you're building the infrastructure for something that could transform STEM education across the UK.Our Hiring Process:AssessmentWe'll give you practical scenarios that simulate real challenges you'd face. This helps us understand your thinking process and gives you insight into the role.InterviewsTwo rounds of interviews where you'll meet Tom and discuss specific operational challenges. You'll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions about the role and our plans.Ready to Make a Real Difference?If you're excited about building operational excellence in service of inspiring young people, we want to hear from you. This role offers the perfect combination of operational challenge, leadership opportunity, and meaningful impact.Medical Mavericks is growing fast, and the Operations Coordinator role is crucial to our success. Join us in inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals while building a career that matters.How to Apply:We want to find the right person, not just fill a position quickly. Our process is designed to be thorough but fair.Use the apply button to send your CV/LinkedIn Profile and Helen Sanders, our Embedded Talent Partner, will be in touch.Key Dates:Applications close: August 5, 2025Hiring team initial interviews: ASAPFirst interviews with Tom: August 11-13, 2025Final interviews with Tom: August 26, 2025 onwardsStart date: End of August/Early September 2025Medical Mavericks is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.