Member of the Board of Advisors

StudentVenture; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment platform in Birmingham seeks experienced advisors to join their Advisory Board. This role offers the chance to shape the future of student recruitment, providing insights on product feedback, market strategies, and partnership development. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of industry experience and a passion for supporting early-stage startups. Advisors will receive equity for their contributions and gain early investment access.

Benefits

Equity compensation

Referral bonuses

Early investment access

Qualifications

• 10+ years in tech, product, venture, education, or talent innovation.
• Experience founding, scaling, or advising a VC-backed startup.
• Strong understanding of early hiring and user acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback on product UX and features.
• Open doors to strategic B2B partners.
• Share insights on market strategy.

Skills

Experience in Talent Tech, EdTech, or B2B SaaS

Experience in scaling supply-and-demand platforms

Employer branding expertise

Strong fundraising and investor relations skills

Job description

About StudentVenture

StudentVenture is building the new standard in student recruitment.

We exist to ensure students gain experience directly related to their degree and to help companies access better, more prepared talent.

By combining employer branding, skills-based hiring, and early engagement into one platform, we enable companies to connect with students through projects, internships, mentorships, events, and assessments, not just CVs.

Through partnerships with UNiDAYS we reach millions of students globally. Over 5000 students are already engaged. We're on a mission to reach 100,000+ by 2026.

The Role

StudentVenture is seeking experienced tech entrepreneurs, marketplace operators, and second- or third-time founders to join our Advisory Board. This role is designed for individuals who not only understand the pain of early hiring but want to invest in solving it.

As we grow our user base, expand employer partnerships, and roll out scalable talent pipelines, we're inviting advisors to contribute strategically and gain equity exposure at an early stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Product and Platform Feedback: Help shape the platform's UX, core features, and employer engagement flows.
• Strategic Introductions: Open doors to B2B partners, investors, or communities aligned with our mission.
• Go-to-Market Strategy: Share insights on scalable acquisition channels and marketplace design.
• Hiring & Positioning: Support our positioning as the go-to platform for student experience, talent, and opportunity.

As an Advisor, You Will

• Offer practical guidance on marketplace scale and early-stage traction
• Help us unlock partnerships with employers, accelerators, and ecosystem players
• Share your experience building and investing in high-growth platforms
• Participate in strategic discussions that shape StudentVenture's roadmap
• Gain early access to invest in the business before our full round opens

Ideal Candidates

We're looking for advisors with experience in:

• Talent Tech, EdTech, or B2B SaaS
• Scaling supply-and-demand platforms
• Employer branding, student engagement, or university outreach
• Fundraising, investor relations, or GTM execution for startups

Required Experience

• 10+ years in tech, product, venture, education, or talent innovation
• Experience founding, scaling, or advising a VC-backed startup
• Strong understanding of early hiring, user acquisition, or startup go-to-market

Why Join StudentVenture

• Create Real-World Impact: Help students access opportunities directly aligned with their academic goals.
• Build the Future of Recruitment: We're rethinking the hiring journey from first experience to first job.
• Join a Mission-Driven Team: We're obsessed with solving real problems for students and employers alike.
• Earn Equity: Advisors receive meaningful stock for their strategic involvement
• Invest Early: Gain priority access to our pre-seed round and future investor updates.

Compensation and Perks

Equity: Strategic advisors receive equity for their time and guidance

Referral Bonuses: Incentives for facilitating high-value partnerships

Early Investment Access: First look at our upcoming fundraising opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

StudentVenture is committed to creating a diverse, equitable ecosystem. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and believe that the future of work starts with equal access to opportunity.

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