Founder's Associate & Chief of Staff — Strategy & Ops

EQL Edtech (sales & engineering talent); Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic education technology firm is seeking a Founder's Associate/Chief of Staff to work closely with the Founder & CEO. This role promises ownership from day one and exposure to leadership across various sectors. Candidates should be ambitious, organized, and excited about AI and education. The position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid working model in Cardiff, with opportunities for mentorship and growth within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer-covered equipment

Professional growth budget

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Ambitious, curious, optimistic and grounded.
• Operate with founder-level ownership and resilience.
• Demonstrated excellence academically or professionally.
• Care about impact and social mobility.
• Excited by AI, automation, talent development.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution on cross-company initiatives.
• Manage high-value relationships with clients and partners.
• Draft proposals, memos, and communication materials.
• Support invoicing, payroll coordination, vendor management.
• Assist in building systems, workflows, and SOPs.

Skills

Strong writing and communication skills

High organisation

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Comfortable with senior stakeholders

Job description

A dynamic education technology firm is seeking a Founder's Associate/Chief of Staff to work closely with the Founder & CEO. This role promises ownership from day one and exposure to leadership across various sectors. Candidates should be ambitious, organized, and excited about AI and education. The position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid working model in Cardiff, with opportunities for mentorship and growth within the organization.