Operations Executive

Accelerated Materials; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive equity package (ESOP)

Mentorship from industry experts

Flexible work environment

Job summary

An innovative materials technology startup in Cambridge is seeking an Operations Manager to optimize day-to-day operations and facilitate growth. The role involves managing key accounts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading cross-functional initiatives. The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years in Operations or Project Management, preferably within a startup environment. This position offers a competitive equity package and significant career growth potential while working with cutting-edge AI-driven technology.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in Operations, Project Management, or as Chief of Staff, preferably in a startup.
• Familiar with regulatory bodies and local business ecosystems.
• Willingness to learn and improve skills in operational standards.
• Proficiency with modern productivity tools.
• Familiarity with local regulatory bodies, trade commissions, funding agencies.

Responsibilities

• Drive progress on key accounts by aligning sales and technical teams.
• Organize procurement and shipping to unlock logistics bottlenecks.
• Ensure compliance with local rules and regulations in offices and labs.
• Manage financial operations including procurement and invoicing.
• Lead cross-functional work initiatives and talent acquisition efforts.
• Facilitate critical meetings with stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives (CRM setup, international trade show presence, office relocation).
• Facilitate talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention.

Skills

P&L management

Project Management

Proficiency with modern productivity tools

Familiarity with ISO standards

Agile methodologies

MBA (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

MBA

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Accelerated Materials (AM) is an innovative, seed-stage start-up commercializing a technology platform that bridges the gap between nanomaterial discovery and industrial‑scale manufacturing. By combining advanced reaction processes with artificial intelligence and automation, we streamline the pathway of scale‑up, reducing the time and cost by up to 90%. With this platform, we provide end‑to‑end solutions for the advanced materials industry, offering new capabilities and intellectual property in record time.

We are looking for a highly motivated Operations Manager to ensure day‑to‑day operations are fast, safe and efficient. You will build the systems that accelerate our commercial and technical efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive progress on key accounts by ensuring sales and technical teams are aligned
• Unlock bottlenecks in logistics by proactively organizing procurement and shipping
• Ensure our offices and labs are compliant with local rules and regulations
• Assist in writing, organizing, reviewing and improving standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Manage basic financial operations (e.g. procurement, invoicing, burn rate tracking, payments, expense approvals)
• Facilitate critical meetings with stakeholders
• Lead cross‑functional work improvement initiatives that don't fall neatly into one department (e.g., setting up a new CRM, organizing an international trade show presence, or leading an office relocation)
• Facilitate talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention

Skills Required

• You are comfortable with P&Ls, budgets, and grant compliance requirements
• 2-4 years in Operations, Project Management, or a Chief of Staff role, preferably in a Hardware, Deep Tech, or Manufacturing startup
• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus
• You are familiar with the local business ecosystems, including regulatory bodies, trade commissions, major players and funding agencies
• Proficiency with modern productivity tools
• Familiarity and willingness to improve skillset in:
• ISO standards for operation, in particular ISO 9001
• Workplace organization systems, such as 5S
• Agile project management methodologies like scrum

What You Will Gain

• A competitive equity package (ESOP) allowing you to share in the company’s success
• A key role in shaping a high‑growth, science‑driven startup
• The opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in AI‑driven materials science
• Fast‑paced career growth potential in a rapidly moving start‑up
• Mentorship from industry experts
• A flexible work environment focused on creating impact