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Join Mission Studio as a Founder’s Associate and shape the future of mission-driven tech startups during an exhilarating phase of growth
Overview
Salary
£35000
Location
At least 2 days a week at our Blackfriars office in London with the freedom to work remotely
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: Mission Studio is at the forefront of developing tech startups with a twist - each business is designed to tackle some of the UK's most pressing social challenges, such as achieving net zero and combating obesity. As we transition into a period of significant expansion, we're building a vibrant team to drive our mission forward. If you're passionate about entrepreneurial ventures that make a real-world impact, this is your chance to become part of a groundbreaking studio that blends commercial success with social purpose.
- Role Summary:
- Work closely with senior leadership to propel the growth and operations of Mission Studio.
- Be the linchpin that connects the studio team with the wider Nesta ecosystem and beyond.
- Play an integral role in the development and management of our startup portfolio.
- Thrive in a multifaceted role within a startup culture, juggling various responsibilities.
- Role Requirements:
- Proven problem-solving abilities, flexibility, and a readiness for new challenges.
- Capacity to handle a multitude of tasks in a venture studio context.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills coupled with a collaborative spirit.
- A proactive, self-motivated individual who is enthusiastic about entrepreneurship.
- 1-3 years of career experience, preferably in a startup or fast-paced setting, though not mandatory.
Founder’s Associate - Mission Studio
🚀 Mission Studio is creating the future of mission-driven tech startups. We're tackling the UK's toughest social challenges - from net zero to obesity - by building commercially successful businesses to address them. After three years of operating with a partner we are bringing the studio in-house, building a dynamic team, and entering an exciting phase of growth.
🔍We are looking for a dynamic and highly organised Founder’s Associate to work closely with our senior leadership to ensure Mission Studio’s growth and success. This role is crucial in supporting the day-to-day operations of the studio, coordinating team activities, acting as a natural connector between the Studio team, wider Nesta and beyond, and assisting in the design, development and management of our portfolio of startups.
This role is perfect for someone who is looking to get stuck into the world of venture building, be a part of a small, agile, startup culture and who enjoys spinning lots of plates at once.
🌟 Who You Are:
- A proactive problem solver, who is flexible, adaptable and always eager to tackle new challenges.
- A versatile generalist who thrives on wearing multiple hats and is comfortable getting stuck into the wide range of tasks and responsibilities that come with working in a venture studio environment.
- Highly organised and capable of managing and prioritising multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously and at pace.
- Strong communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
- Enthusiastic about entrepreneurship and excited to contribute to the growth and success of innovative startups that positively contribute to the world.
- Ideally 1-3 years into your career, with experience in a startup or fast-paced environment preferred but not essential.
🛠 What You'll Do:
- Startup Development Support:
- Conduct in-depth research on topic areas relevant to our missions (e.g. obesity, household decarbonisation and early years education) and monitor emerging trends to inform and guide new startup projects.
- Assist in organising and running customer / expert / investor interviews to gather valuable insights for solution development and validation.
- Startup Portfolio Management
- Attend meetings with our startup founders and supporting with delivering agreed actions e.g. reviewing pitch decks, researching relevant investors, testing prototypes
- Support with collection and analysis of data / KPIs on Mission Studio’s portfolio of startups, in order to provide updates to leadership on progress, impact and risks.
- Communication and Network Building:
- Help maintain clear and effective communication channels within the studio, with founders, and with our broader ecosystem of external stakeholders.
- Assist in the creation and distribution of studio newsletters, engaging content, internal updates, and other communications materials.
- Support the planning and execution of studio events, workshops, and brand building / networking activities to support founder recruitment and build a strong community around our startups.
- Support with targeted recruitment and relationship building to identify undiscovered founders, in line with our Studio’s equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) ambitions
- Develop and nurture relationships with key partners, industry experts, and potential investors to expand the studio's network, and support the development and management of our CRM system.
- Studio Operations support:
- Coordinate and manage team meetings and workshops, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
- Provide administrative support to members of the studio team as required.
- Organise team events, workshops, and off-sites to build and maintain a high culture environment.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development, implementation and improvement of studio processes.
- Take on special projects and other tasks as needed to support the overall success of the studio and its startups (example could be further developing Mission Studio’s EDI strategy, governance structure, writing investment memos for a start-up we are about to spin out, etc.).
