About the Job

🌍 London, N4

🏛️ 4 days in our office, 1 day working from home

🤝 Reporting to Insiya Jafferjee, CEO

💰 £45-60k per annum (depending on experience) + equity

Join Shellworks as a Chief of Staff and help us materialise a better future by eliminating plastic pollution.

About Shellworks

Developed for a throwaway culture, plastics have caused significant pollution to our natural environments with 90% of all plastics ever created never being recycled. More so, recent studies have identified that plastics impact goes beyond pollution to chemicals and micro-plastics that impact human and environmental health.

We believe there must be a better way and our first innovation Vivomer does just that, if nature made a plastic this would be it. Vivomer, a polymer made by microorganisms, behaves just like plastic in use, but degrades upon disposal in any natural environment. Developed through cutting-edge material science, mechanical engineering, design, and operations, Vivomer represents a groundbreaking step towards a pollution-free future.

The nature of our work is frequently described as impossible, but if like us, you’re driven by the challenge to prove that there is a better way to do things, join us. You will play a critical role in developing the future of materials, how products are created and directly contribute to reducing plastic pollution.

About the Role

We're looking for a Founders Associate who is hungry to learn and grow while playing a key role in solving high-impact challenges across the business. In this role, you'll work directly with our CEO, gaining hands-on experience in business analytics, operations, strategy, and company building. You'll have real responsibility from day one and the chance to develop a wide range of skills while helping build something meaningful from the ground up.

Every day will be different, and you'll need to be comfortable adapting as priorities shift. You'll be a true utility player - stepping in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly while supporting strategic initiatives that move the business forward.

Your Impact

Business analytics & finance

• Analyse our unit economics, pricing strategies, and business forecasts

• Research market opportunities and support financial planning

• Explore funding options such as grants, loans, and R&D tax credits

• Manage day-to-day financial operations and reporting

Business operations

• Take ownership of operational projects and implement new processes

• Build systems that enable the company to scale efficiently

• Support supplier relationships and track key operational metrics

CEO & strategic support

• Work directly with the founder on high-priority challenges

• Draft stakeholder communications and prepare for important meetings

• Research industry trends and manage projects with minimal supervision

What we are looking for

• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach

• Comfort working with numbers and basic business metrics

• 2-3 years of professional experience in an analytical role

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Self-starter mentality with ability to work autonomously

• Comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities

• Passion for sustainability and our mission

Bonus points for:

• Background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

• Experience in consulting, finance, or startup environments

• Familiarity with financial modeling and business case development

• Knowledge of fundraising processes or grant applications

What We Offer

• 🌴 21 days holiday + birthday off + 27-31st December, in addition to all statutory and public holidays

• 📚 Opportunities for growth and development as we expand and scale our impact

• 🥼 Access to a fully kitted out on-site lab and pilot line workshop

• 👍 Competitive salary and equity options

• 🎉 Regular social events and fully stocked office kitchen

• 🐚 Part of a tightly knit team aiming to make a meaningful social impact

Join Our Mission

Becoming a part of Shellworks means being part of a team that’s passionate about sustainability and innovation. Our world-class team includes experts in materials science and visionary entrepreneurs dedicated to creating a better future. Together, we’re redefining what’s possible.

Are you ready to help us lead the way in sustainable materials? Apply now and be part of something truly impactful.

Locations

Shellworks London

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