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Work on the questions that shape a business.

Salts & Stones is interested in people who enjoy getting to the substance of a question. You will be encouraged to form evidence-backed opinions expressed in a way that clients can use.

Working at Salts & Stones

Our assignments give people the chance to understand a business from the inside, while bringing the perspective that comes from standing slightly apart from it.

One week may involve looking at a market in Europe. Another may centre on the commercial proposition for a business entering the United Kingdom. The work is varied because clients arrive with different questions and ambitions.

We value people who can move comfortably between research and discussion. Good work often begins with careful reading or a well-judged interview. It develops through thinking that is both curious and commercially useful.

What we look for

Interest in how businesses find and serve customers
Strong research habits and sound written judgement
The ability to make complex information easier to use
Care with detail and respect for deadlines
Confidence in conversations with senior client teams
A willingness to take ownership of a piece of work
An open mind and a point of view worth sharing
Interest in markets beyond the United Kingdom

Small team talking in a bright workspace

Life At Salts & Stones

We are a small consultancy by design. This means that the people who join us can contribute to meaningful work from an early stage.

You will work closely with colleagues and clients. You will see how a project develops from the first conversation through to the recommendations that follow. You will also have room to develop your own judgement through exposure to different sectors and market situations.

Our working environment is thoughtful, direct and generous with ideas. We take the work seriously because clients depend on it. We also believe that useful work is strengthened by open discussion, good questions, careful preparation and a willingness to improve a draft.

Current Opportunities

We are currently hiring for two roles at Salts & Stones. Each position offers the chance to contribute to the day-to-day strength of a growing boutique consultancy in Manchester.

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant will provide close support to the leadership team and help keep the business running smoothly. This role suits someone who takes pride in creating order around busy people, important client work and shifting priorities.

You will become a trusted point of contact within the business. You will need excellent organisation and a professional manner.

Key responsibilities:

Managing diaries and arranging meetings
Preparing documents, agendas, notes and presentations
Coordinating client communications and internal administration
Supporting travel arrangements and event planning
Maintaining accurate records and business systems
Helping to improve the routines that support the wider team
Assisting with recruitment administration and candidate communication
Supporting ad hoc projects as the consultancy grows

What we are looking for:

Previous experience in an executive support or senior administrative role
Strong written communication and careful attention to detail
Confidence working with confidential information
The ability to anticipate what needs to happen next
A calm approach when priorities change
Good command of Microsoft Office and common business tools
An interest in working within a small professional-services business
A willingness to take ownership of work

Location: Manchester, with working arrangements to be confirmed
Employment type: Full-time

Strategy and Research Analyst

The Strategy and Research Analyst will support client work across market entry, go-to-market strategy and commercial growth. This position suits someone who enjoys investigating a market, finding the useful detail and turning evidence into a well-made commercial point of view.

You will work alongside senior colleagues on live assignments. The role offers exposure to businesses entering the UK, Europe and the United States, as well as companies developing their position within an existing market.

Key responsibilities:

Conducting market, customer, competitor and sector research
Identifying credible sources and drawing out relevant evidence
Preparing client-ready reports, presentations and briefing materials
Supporting interviews, workshops and project meetings
Contributing to commercial analysis and strategic recommendations
Maintaining project materials and research records
Monitoring sectors, markets and business developments of relevance
Helping the team present complex information in a useful form

What we are looking for:

Strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in commercial strategy
Excellent written English and confidence with research-based writing
The ability to make sense of detailed information
Careful source evaluation and a methodical approach to research
An interest in business growth, international expansion or market development
Confidence using PowerPoint, Excel and online research tools
A curious mindset and willingness to ask useful questions
The ability to work independently while contributing to a close-knit team

Location: Manchester, with working arrangements to be confirmed
Employment type: Full-time

How To Apply

Send your CV with a short note explaining why you are interested in Salts & Stones. Your message should identify the role you are applying for and explain why the work interests you. You may also use it to share a relevant piece of experience or an area of commercial interest.

Please send applications to:
info@saltsandstones.com

Subject line: Jobs application – [Role Title] - [Your Name]

Send your application

What happens next

We review each application with care and respond where there is a suitable fit.
Selected candidates are invited to an initial conversation with a member of the team.
Candidates progressing further complete a short piece of work relevant to the role.
Final-stage candidates meet the people they would work alongside.