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Founders Associate - Oxbridge Graduates

The Talent Collectivecambridgeshire, england🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 2 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Entry Level

Job Description

Cambridge Start up - VC backed


The Talent Collective are working with a Cambridge Start up, looking for an exceptional Oxbridge graduate or early-career professional to join us as our Founder's Associate.


This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside the founders, gaining first-hand experience of what it takes to build a world-changing deep-tech company. From commercial strategy and fundraising to customer engagement, market intelligence and business operations, you'll be involved in the decisions that shape their growth.


No previous experience is required. We're looking for outstanding potential, intellectual curiosity and people who enjoy solving complex problems.


What You'll Do

You'll become a trusted member of the team, supporting high-impact initiatives across the business.


Your work will include:

Commercial Strategy

Business Operations

Investor Relations


About You

  • You might have studied a STEM subject at Oxford or Cambridge or had an internship/work experience from a top-tier strategy consulting firm
  • Curious and eager to learn
  • Highly organised
  • Analytical and commercially minded
  • An excellent communicator
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity
  • Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture
  • Excited by climate technology and innovation


You don't need to meet every requirement to apply. If you're excited by our mission and believe you'd thrive in a fast-moving startup environment, we'd love to hear from you.


Salary - exceptional package offered for the right individual


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