Founder's Associate

RoleWe are looking for an exceptional Founder’s Associate to work directly with the CEO and help solve whatever problem the company faces next.This is not a traditional operations or administrative role. You will become involved in almost every aspect of the business, taking ownership of problems, identifying opportunities, and making sure important work gets done.Every week will be different. You might spend one morning researching a legal or technical question, the afternoon coordinating with suppliers or external advisers, and the next day helping prepare a funding application, evaluating a new business opportunity, or making sure an important internal project stays on track. Sometimes the task will be strategic, sometimes administrative, and sometimes something completely unexpected. Your job is to take ownership, find answers, and help move the company forward.We are looking for someone who naturally fills gaps without waiting to be asked. Someone who notices when something needs doing, researches the answers they don't have, proposes solutions, and drives execution independently.Your primary responsibility is simple: help remove obstacles so the company can move faster.ResponsibilitiesProblem Solving & ExecutionTake ownership of operational and strategic problems across the company and help drive them to resolutionIndependently research unfamiliar topics and develop practical recommendationsIdentify gaps, bottlenecks, and risks before they become problemsEnsure opportunities discussed internally are tracked, prioritised, and acted uponFollow up with team members to make sure important workstreams continue progressingCEO & Executive SupportHelp manage the CEO's priorities, schedule, and day-to-day coordinationPrepare briefing materials, background research, and meeting notesCoordinate communications and follow-ups with partners, customers, investors, and external stakeholdersHandle administrative tasks when needed to maximise the CEO's effectivenessOperations & Company CoordinationSupport the day-to-day running of the companyCoordinate internal projects across multiple teamsImprove internal processes and organisational efficiencyHelp track key company initiatives and ensure execution remains on scheduleResearch & Strategic SupportResearch technologies, markets, organisations, competitors, and potential partnersIdentify grants, accelerator programmes, defence initiatives, funding opportunities, conferences, and strategic partnershipsMonitor relevant industry developments and surface opportunities that could benefit the companySupport preparation of applications, proposals, investor materials, and external communicationsGrowth & HiringSupport hiring coordination and candidate managementAssist with onboarding and internal documentation as the company growsTake on new responsibilities wherever additional support is neededProfileExceptionally proactive and self-directedNaturally takes ownership rather than waiting for instructionsOutstanding organisational skills and attention to detailStrong analytical and research abilitiesExcellent written communicationComfortable working with ambiguity and rapidly changing prioritiesAble to switch easily between strategic thinking and practical executionResourceful and able to learn unfamiliar topics quicklyComfortable managing multiple parallel workstreamsNice to HaveExperience in startups, consulting, venture capital, strategy, or technology companiesInterest in AI, health technology, or defence technologyExperience supporting founders or senior executivesComfortable using modern productivity and AI tools including Slack, Trello, Claude, and Google WorkspaceWhat You Will Work OnEvery week will be different, but examples include:Solving operational problems across the businessSupporting the CEO on strategic prioritiesResearching new technologies, markets, and opportunitiesCoordinating projects across multiple teamsPreparing materials for investors, customers, and partnersWorking on admin or organisational tasksTracking execution and making sure important initiatives continue moving forwardImproving internal processes and helping the company operate more effectively