Founder's Office Associate

About the role

Founder’s Office AssociateLocation: Nine Elms, London | Full-timeAbout ZappZapp 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.The RoleAs 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.Key

Responsibilities and ExpectationsStrategic 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 Skills3-5 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.BenefitsCompetitive salaryEnjoy 25 days of holiday per year (plus all bank holidays).Private Health Insurance.Zapp Credit for testing the Zapp service and experienceLunch provided 4 days of a week at HQExtended sick pay and maternity/paternity leave pay.Cycle to work scheme.

About Zapp

Zapp provides on-demand delivery services. It is building the future of convenience with a full-stack approach to on-demand essential items, 24/7, delivered in minutes. It is backed by the world's leading investors, and our team has scale-up and exit experience at companies such as Amazon, Jumia, Deliveroo, Tesco, Stuart, and Just Eat.

The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Kent, United Kingdom.

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Job details

Company

NameZapp
IndustryAdministrative Services
Team Size4

Funding

Total raised

$300M

Last stage

Series B

Investors

Lightspeed Venture Partners
Atomico
468 Capital
BBroadLight Capital
BBurda Principal Investments

Founders

NH

Navid Hadzaad

Co-Founder & CEO

Joe Falter

Joe Falter

Co-Founder & COO

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02

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03

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