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.