Do you want to be part of a disruptive startup in its scale phase? Do you like the challenge of solving complex problems? Achieve a real impact by helping us develop our next product release! Welcome on board!

About us & our vision

illuminem is the leading source of sustainability information and data. Over 1500 global experts (from climate ministers to international CEOs) make illuminem the world’s largest network in sustainability. It has been recently awarded as one of TechStar's 12 Sustainability Startups globally, AngelList’s ‘Top Digital Startups' in Europe and Startup Italia’s ‘Leading Innovator in Italy’. Together, we will launch a platform bringing radical transparency to corporate ESG action. Visit https://illuminem.com/

Summary

Act as the CEO’s right hand, driving execution at the highest level by managing priorities, optimizing the executive agenda, and ensuring seamless team operations through reviews and active support. Own strategic projects, anticipate bottlenecks, and align teams to maximize impact and efficiency. Track key deadlines, enforce accountability, and maintain operational momentum. Shape illuminem’s equity story to attract top talent and investors as we scale from Series A to IPO.

What will you do?

• Strategic execution: support the development and implementation of key initiatives across illuminem’s media, data and tech operations
• Business optimization: lead cross-functional deep dives and special projects on revenue growth, recruitment, and organizational effectiveness
• Operational alignment: review and support deliverables, track deadlines, communicate key priorities, and ensure seamless execution across teams
• Market & investor positioning: shape illuminem’s equity story for series A to attract top talent and investors
• Executive agenda management: own and optimize the CEO’s calendar, manage administrative requirements, anticipating priorities and maximizing impact
• Stakeholder engagement & representation: represent illuminem at key events, lead high-profile calls and meetings on behalf of the company, and cultivate relationships with top stakeholders (including Ministers, Business Leaders, and Investors)

What are we looking for?

• Top-tier experience – minimum 2 years in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, or similar Chief of Staff roles, with exposure to both operations and high-stakes decision-making
• Operational excellence – highly detail-oriented and structured, with a track record of driving complex projects to completion with minimal oversight
• High-level communication – strong stakeholder management skills to align cross-functional teams and engage senior leadership
• Entrepreneurial mindset – ambitious, resourceful, and passionate about scaling a high-growth tech startup and driving the sustainable transition, with the drive, resilience, and commitment to go above and beyond conventional expectations to achieve extraordinary results
• Strategic prioritization – sharp ability to assess and act on the highest-impact tasks, ensuring efficiency and focus

What do you get for all your hard work?

• Competitive compensation: attractive base salary + equity package, with 0.3%-0.6% stock options
• High-growth trajectory: clear progression plan with opportunities to lead teams, gain Founder-like exposure to top stakeholders and media, scaling from Series A to IPO
• Unparalleled network & events: direct access to top-tier investors, business leaders, and media figures, with invitations to COP30, NY Climate Week, Davos, and more
• Dynamic work environment: join one of the fastest-growing and world’s most respected sustainability startups, backed by leading VCs (Blackwood, Fortino, Techstars) and industry personalities (CXOs of BCG, Southpole, S&P, Vestas, Tikehau Capital)
• Mentorship from the founder: gain direct guidance and strategic insight through daily interactions and close collaboration with our founder, accelerating your personal growth as a true leader of our company
• Mission-driven impact: work with purpose in a company that aligns with your values, driving real and systemic change in the sustainable transition

Where? London, UK (with regular business trips)

We at https://illuminem.com/ value a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and are looking forward to welcoming the right person to our team.