Chief of Staff (CoS) (gn) @ Sustainable Packaging Start-Up, Cambridge

About the venture:

Searo Labs is developing the next generation of advanced natural materials to replace plastic. The company’s technology builds on over a decade of research into sustainable material technology, yielding applications ranging from packaging to fashion, textiles and food.

We have assembled a world-leading implementation team to commercialise its technology. The company operates out of our labs on Cambridge Science Park and has recently established an engineering pilot facility at the Global Innovation and Technology Centre.

Founders of Searo, Ayça and Francis, have won multiple awards in sustainable business and innovation, and are searching for a Chief of Staff to champion and execute their vision. 

This is a unique opportunity to become the right hand of our founders for strategic projects and to lead and grow our internal strategy team. Your responsibilities will include:

Business Development:

• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies

• Conduct research into target markets, identify opportunities and product applications

• Monitor and analyze the competitive landscape, providing strategic recommendations

Fundraising:

• Profile and manage investor relations 

• Support to prepare key documents

Organization:

• Build a stellar team by leading recruitment efforts and onboarding new talent.

Community & Marketing:

• Establish and promote our brand, creating awareness for our mission.
• Manage and grow our social media presence.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join the cockpit of Searo at a unique moment in the company’s journey as we launch our first products and expand as an organization.

• 2+ years of experience in fast-paced working environments (high-growth start-up, consulting, IB, or VC)

• High sense of accountability and autonomy, with the ability to work independently.
• Hold a 'high bar' for the quality of your output. You are innovative, empathetic, a strong communicator with a great work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills (presentations, written, verbal).
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, results-driven attitude.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Adept in relevant software tools (e.g., Airtable, Notion, Canva, Excel, PowerPoint).
• On-site presence at our labs (Cambridge & Royston) for at least 50% of the time.

What we offer:

• A high degree of autonomy to build and shape the company

• Career progression opportunities to take on new responsibilities (including the possibility to grow into a senior management position in the future)

• Join an amazing team of talented people

• Become part of the alternative packaging revolution 

• Competitive salary and shares