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Join Library of Things as a Co-CEO to Lead the Sharing Library Platform and Drive Social Impact
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Salary
£48000
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Library of Things is a pioneering organization that is revolutionizing the way we think about ownership and community sharing. With an ethos centered on sustainability and connection, Library of Things is not just a service—it's a movement pushing the boundaries of how we access and utilize items in our daily lives. By joining this team, you're not just accepting a job; you're stepping into a role that contributes to a global shift towards more mindful consumption and community resilience.
- Lead the spin-out and scaling of the Sharing Library Platform alongside co-founder Sophia.
- Drive growth and impact through business development and licensing within a supportive, flexible environment.
- Enjoy the opportunity to work from London while having the flexibility to shape your schedule.
- Demonstrated experience in business development, licensing, or SaaS.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to energize and lead a growing team.
- Exceptional narrative and pitching skills, with experience in fundraising.
- A proven track record in creating impact and practicing empathetic leadership.
- A commitment to leading with values and making a significant social difference.
Interested candidates should contact us for a one-on-one discussion with co-founder Sophia to learn more about our growth plans, team structure, culture, and compensation details, including pay and equity opportunities.
The organisation - Library of Things is an award-winning organisation on a mission to make borrowing better than buying for people and planet. We first started testing item sharing in communities back in 2014 and helped kickstart a global movement. There are now 2000+ sharing libraries across Europe. Our aim ever since has been to make sharing libraries accessible, convenient, impactful, viable and repeatable – to help people save money, reduce waste, and build resilient communities.
The role - We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced entrepreneurial leader to drive and scale our Sharing Library Platform – as a spin-out, and in tandem with Library of Things, our place-based operations and social movement. You’ll be working closely with co-founder Sophia, who will be your co-CEO. The role would work best if you were in London 1-2 days/week, though there’s flexibility. Our office is in Brixton.
Job requirements - We’re looking for an experienced, purpose-led leader to spearhead this licensing business, working with the existing team to grow it to a scaled impact business. You may have founded a company previously, or played a leadership role in growing one from the early stages. You may not. What matters is that you can demonstrate: Considerable business development, licensing or SaaS experience, Entrepreneurial energy, Strong narrative skills, Pitching experience, fundraising, Proven interest in creating impact, Empathetic leadership, Commitment to values-led.
Benefits - We’re offering a financial stake in the growth of Library of Things Limited. You’ll be working with us from a nascent-enough stage to be in effect a co-founder with us of the Platform. The goal is to achieve a mission-aligned return on investment in the coming years. We can offer up to £4000/month as an initial stipend, with a view to increasing this as the organisation secures funding and/or contracts.
Applications details - Reach out here & we’ll find a time to talk ASAP 1:1 with co-founder, Sophia. We can also share more info about: our growth plans & current initiatives underway our team structure & culture pay & equity Deadline: Reach out by 8th August.
