Are you ready to lead and innovate in the realm of sustainable material technology?
Join a trailblazing company dedicated to developing the next generation of advanced natural materials, aiming to revolutionise the textiles industry.
Our world-leading implementation team is on the cusp of commercializing groundbreaking technology. Based at Cambridge Science Park with a newly established engineering pilot facility at the Global Innovation and Technology Centre, we are poised for rapid growth and success. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of strategic projects and to lead and expand our internal strategy team.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning, Coordination, and Stakeholder Management:
Be the right hand to the CEO
Manage internal and external stakeholder engagements
Optimize organizational processes
Prepare for and attend senior leadership meetings, documenting minutes and ensuring follow-up actionsBusiness Development:
Independently produce high-quality presentation materials for marketing and pitches
Support and drive business strategies, manage the company roadmap, and ensure timely project completion
Conduct market research, identify opportunities, and monitor competitive landscape developmentsHuman Resources:
Oversee HR processes, including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and staff welfare
Act as the primary contact for HR issues and update internal HR policies as needed
Organize staff welfare activities and evaluate additional employee benefitsFundraising:
Manage investor relations and ensure timely follow-up on meeting outcomes.
Maintain the company data room and ensure documentation is up to date.
Identify equity-free funding sources and support bid writing and strategic planning for future fundraises.
Assist with quarterly reporting, runway projections, and business plan development.Requirements:
2 – 5 years of experience in relevant fields (e.g., management consulting, VC, start-ups, R&D).
Strong project management skills with a proven track record of executing complex projects.
Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data and present findings effectively.
High sense of accountability and autonomy, with a proactive and results-driven attitude.
Proven ability to motivate and develop team members and resolve conflicts.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentations).
Entrepreneurial mindset and adept in relevant software tools (e.g., Airtable, Notion, Canva, Excel, PowerPoint).
Access to own transport and willingness to travel.
On-site presence at our labs in Cambridge for at least 50% of the time.Benefits:
Join a dynamic company pioneering solutions to global problems.
Collaborate closely with leaders in sustainable technology.
Engage in fulfilling work that will challenge you to learn and grow.
Competitive salary, company pension scheme, and holiday package.
A range of healthy snacks and drinks provided weekly.
Free onsite parking with on-site amenities (canteen, café, etc)