Founder's Associate

About the Job

London, N4

️ 4 days in our office, 1 day working from home

Reporting to Insiya Jafferjee, CEO

£40-55k per annum (depending on experience) + equity

Help us reshape how materials are made.

Shellworks is on a mission to make plastic waste a thing of the past. We’re building a new generation of materials—ones that are truly sustainable, uncompromising in performance, and designed to disappear.

We're now looking for a sharp, curious, and driven Founder’s Associate to join our small team and work directly with our founders to help take Shellworks to the next level. If you thrive on variety, love solving hard problems, and get energy from jumping in wherever needed, this role might be for you.

About the Role

As Founder’s Associate, you’ll act as an extension of the founders across a range of high-priority initiatives—from Finance, Operations, Legal, and Fundraising support to product research, internal process building, and special projects that just need someone to figure them out.

No two weeks will look the same. One day you might be running with a go-to-market pilot, and the next digging into manufacturing process issues or prepping for an investor meeting. You’ll play a critical role in creating leverage for the founders by owning and executing high-impact tasks with precision and care.

This role is perfect for someone early in their career who wants to be close to the action and will teach you how to build a company from the inside, grow fast and solve any problem with a mentality to achieve any goal.

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

Have 2–3+ years of experience in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment (e.g. startups, consulting, investment banking)
Are naturally curious, analytical, and love learning how things work quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Operate with low ego and high ownership — no task is too big or too small

A desire to have a high impact, and to work in an environment where you have high autonomy and decision making agency to influence the direction

Are energised by mission-driven work and care deeply about sustainability

Bonus points for:

Background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

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.