Chief Operating Officer

Nero Engine™; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nero Engine™ is seeking a key contractor to help launch their innovative business model focusing on automation and AI-powered marketing. This unique position involves shaping the business strategy, leading projects, and coordinating efforts with freelancers. With an opportunity for long-term collaboration, candidates should bring substantial startup experience and a readiness to adapt and optimize workflows. The role offers flexible hours and significant input, aiming for rapid growth and shared success in a lean, founder-led environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Full freedom in tool selection

Incentives based on revenue

Potential for ongoing opportunities

Qualifications

• 10–20+ years experience in startups or business development.
• Network of freelancers, clients, or industry contacts is a bonus.
• Experience in launching or managing digital projects required.

Responsibilities

• Refine the launch strategy and plan for client projects.
• Manage freelancer hires and coordinate service divisions based on ROI.
• Optimize business operations for scalable growth.

Skills

Autonomous

Strategic

Organised

Project Management

Collaboration

Effective Hiring

AI Tools Usage

Tools

Notion

Slack

Framer

Zapier/Make

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Role Type: Freelance / Contract to Start

Location: Remote

Start Date: June/July 2025

About the Business

We’re a lean, founder-led digital startup on a mission to build smarter, faster, and more impactful systems for modern businesses. Our focus is on automation, AI-powered video marketing, and scalable web solutions — blending creativity with cutting-edge tech.

Everything from pricing models to delivery systems is already mapped out. Now we’re looking for the right person to help bring it to life and shape the way we go to market.

About This Role

This is a rare opportunity to come in at the very beginning and play a key role in shaping something new. You’ll be the first person to join me — helping finalise the business plan, deliver our first client projects, and set the foundation for scalable, long-term growth.

You’ll have real input, real responsibility, and the freedom to help define how we operate from day one.

The Relationship

I’m looking for my right-hand person — someone I can trust, build with, and enjoy working alongside as we launch this business. You'll start as a paid contractor, but ideally become a key part of the company long-term, helping shape its growth and direction.

This is a shared journey. I want us to work closely, bounce ideas, celebrate wins, and build something lean, global, and meaningful — while also creating a system that rewards results. When the business becomes profitable, you'll have the freedom to grow your compensation in line with the impact you're making. In short: help the business thrive, and you’ll thrive with it.

What You'll Be Doing

• Review and refine the existing launch strategy & business plan
• Plan and lead the first client project(s)
• Build and manage systems for proposals, delivery, feedback, and handoff
• Hire and coordinate freelancers (editors, developers, automators)
• Decide which service divisions to activate first based on ROI potential
• Work independently, but in close collaboration with me
• Optimise everything to scale smoothly

You’ll be given access to our internal systems and plans — already mapped out across services, pricing, outreach, and delivery.

What's In It for You

• £2,500 paid trial (Month 1)
• Flexible hours — you manage your own time and approach
• Full freedom to choose tools, platforms, and workflows
• Ongoing role opportunity if we gain traction in Month 1
• Incentives to grow — the faster we generate revenue, the faster your pay and role can grow
• Work with a founder who wants this to be fun, focused, and collaborative
• Build something you’re proud of — from day one

Note: This is a paid contractor role — no equity is on offer at this stage, but long-term growth and shared success are absolutely on the table. If we work well together, there’s real potential to build something big — and make great money doing it.

Who You Are

• You’ve been through the startup trenches — ideally with 10–20+ years of real-world experience. You’ve helped launch businesses before, understand how to turn ideas into revenue, and are confident you can make this profitable and scalable quickly.
• If you already have a network of trusted freelancers, clients, or industry contacts — that's a massive bonus. We’d love to leverage any connections that can give us a head start.
• Experienced in launching or managing digital projects (startup, agency, or freelance)
• Autonomous, strategic, and highly organised
• Able to hire and manage freelancers effectively
• Comfortable with async comms and remote-first working
• Friendly, focused, and collaborative — ideally someone I’d enjoy building this with
• Familiar with Notion, Slack, Framer, Zapier/Make, or quick to learn new tools
• Actively using AI tools in your daily life and excited about the AI revolution — you stay curious, up to date with trends, and want to take advantage of what’s coming

How to Apply

To apply, please send an email to [e-mail] with the following:

• A short message introducing yourself and why this role interests you
• Links to relevant work, case studies, or teams you’ve led
• Confirmation that you’re happy to review the business plan before committing

You can also explore the project and vision at www.neroengine.com*

We’ll keep things chill, smart, and focused — no fluff, just progress with people who care.

Let’s build something exciting — together.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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