Founder's Associate – Support Executive Leadership

About the role

We are supporting a venture‑backed deep‑technology company that is entering a rapid growth phase. The Founder's Associate will work directly with the executive leadership team, acting as a trusted extension to help drive strategy, operations, fundraising and communication initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Support founders and senior leadership with strategic projects and company priorities.
• Prepare investor, board and executive presentation materials.
• Coordinate key meetings, communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct research, analysis and market intelligence.
• Manage cross‑functional projects across commercial, operational and technical teams.
• Collaborate with external partners in marketing, communications and business development.
• Own high‑priority initiatives from concept through execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and help the business scale effectively.

Required profile

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational ability with strong attention to detail.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High initiative, ownership and commercial awareness.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• Curiosity, resilience and willingness to tackle unfamiliar challenges.
• Proactive attitude and exposure to aerospace, advanced manufacturing or other deep‑tech sectors.

Required skills