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Join a pioneering energy startup as Chief of Staff and fuel a sustainable future with groundbreaking white hydrogen exploration.
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location French Alps
Expires Expires at anytime
Seeking a dynamic leader to join a visionary startup at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation. This company is revolutionizing the energy sector by exploring white hydrogen, a promising sustainable resource with significant global reserves, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to European energy independence and the climate change battle. With a methodology rooted in geoscience research and backed by top investors, the startup is poised for significant growth, making it an exhilarating time to get on board.
- Strategic planning and execution
- Direct collaboration with CEO and founder
- Leadership in project management, ensuring all milestones are met
- Streamlining operational processes
- Conducting research and analysis for informed decision-making
- Facilitating effective team coordination
- Experience in analytical roles within consulting, banking, or venture capital
- Background in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments
- Fluency in English and proficiency in French
- Readiness to relocate to the French Alps
- Strong project management and leadership skills
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational abilities
To apply, submit your CV and a personal statement through Join, expressing your enthusiasm for the role. Suitable candidates will be invited for an introductory call.
About the Company
This position is not at Kiko Ventures but at one of our innovative portfolio companies. The startup is pioneering the exploration of white hydrogen (also known as natural or geological hydrogen), a sustainable energy source. Recent discoveries suggest that there are significant global reserves of white hydrogen, including in Europe. This resource has the potential to revolutionize the energy sector, contribute to European energy independence, and make a substantial impact in the fight against climate change.
Our team, built on years of geosciences research, has created a unique methodology for discovering and developing natural hydrogen prospects. With successful seed funding from top investors, we are poised for growth and looking for a Chief of Staff to support our founder and team of scientists.
About the Role
As Chief of Staff, you will report directly to the CEO and Founder. This pivotal role encompasses strategic initiatives, commercial activities, fundraising, operations, and project management. You will combine strategic planning with operational execution, ensuring smooth communication and decision-making processes.
Tasks
- Project Management: Lead special projects, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met.
- Communication: Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other communications (coordinate board meetings, prepare materials, create external presentations, support fundraising efforts).
- Operational Excellence: Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to streamline processes (e.g., budget and legal operations, performance reporting, finance management, HR processes).
- Research and Analysis: Provide insights and recommendations through research on key issues and opportunities (e.g., competitor analysis, regulatory landscape).
- Team Coordination: Support team logistics, time management, and office space coordination.
Requirements
- Experience: Several years in a analytical environment (consulting, banking, venture capital) and a fast-paced environment (high-growth startups).
- Languages: Fluent in English with the ability to work in French (the team primarily speaks English, but many stakeholders are French).
- Relocation: Willing to relocate to the French Alps to work closely with the team.
- Project Management: Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and manage complex projects.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder interaction.
- Organizational Skills: Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership with a collaborative and inclusive problem-solving approach.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
How to Apply
Submit your application here on Join. Please include your CV and a brief statement on why you are excited about this opportunity. If your profile matches our criteria, we will contact you for an introductory call.
