Associate, Founder's Office Corporate Development · HQ

Justzapp; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Justzapp, a leading premium convenience retail platform in London, is seeking a Founder’s Office Associate. This full-time role is pivotal in driving strategic execution, cross-functional collaboration, and project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills and have experience in consulting or investment banking.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

25 days of holiday per year plus bank holidays

Private Health Insurance

Extended sick pay and maternity/paternity leave pay

Perkbox

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in strategy consulting, investment banking, venture capital, or high-growth start-up.
• Strong problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to influence stakeholders with excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Founder to break down strategic objectives into actionable tasks.
• Own critical cross-functional projects from scoping to completion.
• Improve operational efficiency by identifying inefficiencies.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Strategic Execution

Project Management

Job description

Associate, Founder's Office

Vauxhall, London

On-site, Full-time

As a Founder’s Office Associate, you will be at the centre of strategic execution, working across multiple business functions to drive impact. This is a high-visibility role that requires exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. You will work closely with senior leadership, supporting the Founder in decision-making, operational execution, and special projects. The ideal candidate will be highly adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working under pressure in a dynamic environment. A background in consulting, investment banking, or a high-growth start-up is strongly preferred.

Zapp is London’s leading premium convenience retail platform. Founded in 2020, our vision is to disrupt the multi-trillion dollar convenience retail market, currently dominated by major players, by developing best-in-class customer-centric technology and fulfilment solutions. Zapp partners with some of the world’s leading brands to deliver an exclusive range of hand-picked products 24/7, delivered in minutes.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Strategic Execution: Work closely with the Founder to break down high-level strategic objectives into actionable tasks, ensuring timely execution across multiple departments.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across commercial, marketing, operations, finance and product to support key initiatives and ensure alignment with company goals.
• End-to-End Project Delivery: Own and manage critical cross-functional projects from scoping to completion, ensuring timelines, stakeholder engagement, and outcomes are achieved. Provide clear reporting and learnings on progress and results.
• Operational Optimisation: Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to drive operational excellence, using data to prioritise and measure the impact of changes.
• Investor & Board Support: Assist with preparing materials for investors, board meetings, and leadership updates, grounded in data and strategic insight.
• Ad-hoc Leadership Support: Provide hands-on support to the Founder and leadership team, adapting to rapidly changing priorities.

Core Competencies and Skills

• 3-5 years in strategy consulting, investment banking, venture capital, or a high-growth start-up.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Ability to turn strategic plans into tangible results with a bias for action.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• A relentless pursuit of excellence, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Self-starter with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Enjoy 25 days of holiday per year (plus all bank holidays).
• Private Health Insurance.
• Extended sick pay and maternity/paternity leave pay.
• Perkbox.
• Cycle to work scheme.