Graduate - Business Operations & Process Improvement

Business Operations & Process Improvement - Graduate / Placement Year - 12 Mth FTC.

Location: Clevedon, North Somerset (near Bristol)

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract / University Placement Year

Company: Green Flare - Renewable Energy

Join Green Flare

Are you a business, operations, engineering or management student or recent graduate who enjoys solving problems, improving systems and making businesses run more efficiently?

Green Flare is a growing renewable energy business of approximately 25 employees, specialising in solar PV and heat pump installations.

We are looking for an organised, analytical and proactive individual to work directly alongside one of our directors on an exciting 12-month business improvement project.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the whole business, helping to introduce better systems, streamline operations and create clear, consistent ways of working.

About the Role

You will support the improvement of Green Flare's internal operations, helping us work smarter, improve consistency and build systems that support our future growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

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Process mapping: Understand, document and improve existing business processes across sales, administration, project delivery and customer service.

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Systems implementation: Support the ongoing implementation and optimisation of Commusoft, our business management software.

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Standard Operating Procedures: Create clear workflows, checklists, templates and operational guidance for employees.

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Project management: Help standardise how projects are planned, tracked, delivered and handed over.

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Business improvement: Identify inefficiencies, reduce duplicated work and recommend practical improvements.

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Reporting: Assist with operational reporting, data accuracy and performance monitoring.

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Documentation: Develop an organised library of processes and procedures that supports consistency and business continuity.

About You

We would love to hear from students undertaking a placement year or recent graduates from disciplines such as:

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Business Management, Business Administration or Operations Management

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Business Analytics or Business Information Systems

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Project Management

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Engineering Management

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Renewable Energy or Engineering with an interest in business operations

You will ideally have:

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Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

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Confidence using digital systems, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.

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Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

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An analytical mindset and the confidence to question existing ways of working.

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The ability to work independently, manage priorities and communicate with colleagues at all levels.

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An interest in business improvement, technology and renewable energy.

Previous experience with Commusoft is not required, and training will be provided.

What We Offer

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Direct experience working alongside a company director.

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Exposure to all aspects of a growing renewable energy business.

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Ownership of meaningful projects with measurable business impact.

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Training and practical experience in systems implementation, process improvement and operational management.

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The opportunity to develop skills in project management, business analysis and organisational change.

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A supportive, friendly team where your ideas and contributions will be valued.

This is more than an administration role. It is an opportunity to help shape how a growing renewable energy business operates, while developing valuable commercial, analytical and project management skills.

If you're interested and have the right background, we'd love you to apply