Chief of Staff

Rivan Industries is a vertically integrated synthetic fuel company designed to decarbonise industries you can’t electrify. We aim to make synthetic fuel cheaper than fossil fuels and sustain life on earth by keeping the CO2 locked underground.

The role: As Chief of Staff at Rivan Industries, you will be instrumental in designing and executing key projects and setting up the organisation to scale. This role is crucial as you will be building team, communication, and information frameworks across the company for the next 100 people, stitching technical & non-technical departments together, and preparing for Series B and commercial expansion. Your responsibilities will include designing our organisational architecture and culture to scale, structuring departments, hierarchies, and responsibilities, ensuring seamless information and data flow across the organisation, and implementing a rapid up-skilling framework to address team bottlenecks. Additionally, you will amplify our culture across all business areas and design and execute strategic projects across fundraising, recruitment, commercial execution, product IP, and government engagement.

Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have 5-6+ years of professional experience, preferably with a Bachelor’s or Masters in a related field, with a preference for engineering. Experience and aptitude for brilliant first-principles thinking and strategy are essential.

Benefits: The position offers a competitive salary range of £80,000 to £100,000 with significant share options as part of the early team. The role is based in-person at our headquarters in Bermondsey, South-East London, with flexibility considered based on personal circumstances. We provide extensive relocation support, including an additional £6,000 per year to live close to our HQ, unlimited time-off, and private healthcare.