Join HFBAC's Remote Team
We’re building Chemistry First hiring solutions for bootstrapped founders, entrepreneurs and business owners. If you’re a skilled remote professional who thrives in early-stage environments and wants to help founders and entrepreneurs build better teams, we’d love to work with you.
Who We Are (And What We're Building)
HFBAC (Hiring For and Building Awesome Companies) helps bootstrapped founders, entrepreneurs and business owners build founding teams that actually work.
After 20+ years building teams, from BBC Sports to helping 400+ founders, entrepreneurs and business owners through British Library and Virgin StartUp workshops, I (Helen) noticed a pattern:
Startups don’t fail because founders, entrepreneurs and business owners can’t find talented people.
They fail because they hire the wrong people.
Impressive CVs. Terrible chemistry.
So I built the Chemistry First Framework, a systematic way to hire for fit, not just credentials.
Now we’re scaling this methodology through:
- Done-for-you hiring services (helping founders and business owners find co-founders, first hires, and senior leadership)
- Courses and toolkits (teaching founders, entrepreneurs and business owners to hire smarter)
- Community and content (LinkedIn, newsletter, resources)
We’re early-stage, bootstrapped, profitable, and growing.
Current team: Helen (founder) + talented remote contractors
Next step: Bring on 2 skilled remote professionals to help us scale our operations and marketing.
Our Values (How We Work)
These aren’t just words on a page. These guide everything we do.
Chemistry First (Always)
We practice what we preach. Skills matter, but chemistry matters more. We’d rather work with someone who’s 80% skilled and 100% aligned than the other way around. If we don’t have great chemistry during the hiring process, we won’t force it.
Scrappy Over Perfect
We ship fast, learn faster, and iterate constantly. Perfect is the enemy of done. If you need everything to be polished before taking action, this isn’t your place. We build the plane while flying it.
Founders First
Everything we do serves bootstrapped founders. If it doesn’t help a founder hire better, build faster, or stress less – we don’t do it. Our clients aren’t “leads” or “accounts.” They’re real people building real companies with limited resources.
Honest Always
We tell founders the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. We don’t sugarcoat or oversell. This applies to how we work together too – we give direct, honest feedback and expect the same in return.
We Figure It Out
Startups are chaos. Things break. Plans change. Clients need something we’ve never done before. Our response? “Let me figure it out.” We don’t wait for permission or detailed instructions. We solve problems and move forward.
What It's Really Like Working With Us
We believe in transparency. Here’s the honest version:
Fully Remote, Truly Flexible
What this means:
- You work from wherever you are (home, coworking space, anywhere with reliable internet)
- We care about results, not where or exactly when you work
- Some UK timezone overlap is needed for occasional meetings (1-2 hours per week)
- Mostly asynchronous work - you manage your schedule
We're Building SOPs as We Go
What this means:
- You won't find a 50-page operations manual
- You WILL help create it
- We document as we build, not before we build
- You'll have input on how we work, not just execute what we say
It's Growing (And Sometimes Chaotic)
What this means:
- We're scaling from solo founder to small team
- Launch weeks are intense
- Priorities can shift based on client needs
- We work hard when it matters, then we rest
- You need to be comfortable with change
You'll See Real Impact
What this means:
- Your work directly helps founders build teams
- You'll get thank-you messages from clients
- You're not buried in a big corporation—you'll see the results of your work
- As we grow, your role can grow with us (part-time → full-time)
Still interested? Good. Let’s talk about the roles.
Open Roles (Remote, Part-Time Initially)
We’re hiring for 2 remote positions. Both start part-time (15-25 hours/week) with potential to grow to full-time as the business scales.
ROLE 1
Operations & Client Success Coordinator
- Part-time (15-25 hrs/week initially)
- Remote Offshore
You’ll handle operations, client support, and systems that keep HFBAC running smoothly. You’ll manage client communications, organise projects, build workflows, and implement automation so Helen can focus on service delivery and growth. As we scale, this role grows with us.
Ideal For: Someone who’s organised, proactive, loves creating systems, and thrives supporting a growing business
ROLE 2
Lead Generation & Outreach Specialist
- Part-time (20-30 hrs/week initially)
- Remote Offshore
You’ll expand HFBAC’s reach through personalized video outreach, LinkedIn prospecting, and strategic lead generation. You’ll record daily video messages to founders and companies, and candidates, start meaningful conversations, and book discovery calls. Your mission: connect with the right people who need Chemistry First hiring, as well as candidates where we may have the right career opportunities for them to consider, and put HFBAC in front of them.
Ideal For: Someone who’s comfortable on camera, loves LinkedIn outreach, has sales/lead generation experience, and enjoys connecting with business owners and founders daily.
Not Seeing Your Role?
We’re not actively hiring for other positions right now, but we’re always open to meeting talented remote professionals.
If you think you’d be a great fit for HFBAC, email helen@hfbac.co.uk with:
- What you’d do here
- Why you’re the right person
- What about our mission resonates with you
How We Hire (Chemistry First)
We keep it simple and respectful of your time:
Total timeline from application to start: 2-3 weeks
Not Sure If You're Right For This?
Here’s how to know:
You’re probably a good fit if:
- You have strong English communication skills (written and spoken)
- You're self-motivated and don't need constant supervision
- You're comfortable with async work and occasional video calls
- You have reliable internet (minimum 10 Mbps) and a quiet workspace
- You're excited about supporting a growing business
- You're in a timezone that allows some overlap with UK hours (GMT)
You’re probably NOT a good fit if:
- You need constant direction and can't work independently
- You're looking for a large corporate environment with established processes
- You need full-time hours immediately (we start part-time)
- You can't commit to occasional video meetings in UK timezone
- You're not comfortable with change and ambiguity
Still not sure?
Email helen@hfbac.co.uk with “Question About [Role Name]” in the subject line. We’ll give you an honest answer about fit.
Ready To Apply?
If you’ve read this far and you’re excited, we want to hear from you. Choose the role that fits your skills: