Head of Engineering, Connectd
£100-120k
+ Performance Bonus and Stock Options
1-2 days a week in office (London, Manchester)
Making and managing meaningful connections in the startup ecosystem
Job no longer available
Making and managing meaningful connections in the startup ecosystem
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
£100-120k
+ Performance Bonus and Stock Options
1-2 days a week in office (London, Manchester)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To empower the entrepreneurial ecosystem to make and manage meaningful connections
Role
Who you are
- You have 7+ years of professional engineering experience, with a strong background in building and deploying customer-facing applications
- 7+ years of engineering experience. 2+ years leading a team
- A developer at heart but an entrepreneurial mindset & commercial focus
- Worked on a customer-facing app
- Experience at a scale up or other fast-paced growth environment
- Excited by the autonomy and accountability to lead a high-performing engineering team
Desirable
- Background in early-stage, high-performing startups or similar environments
What the job involves
- Building a World-Class Engineering Team: Lead the charge in establishing Connectd’s engineering department, from hiring and organisational design to defining the team’s culture and ways of working
- Manage the transition of technology ownership from external development partners to an in-house team, ensuring a seamless handover
- Develop and foster a high-performing engineering culture that supports growth, innovation, and accountability
- Define and implement a robust technical strategy, ensuring it supports long-term business goals while fostering autonomy within the team
- Delivering Business Impact: Work with your team to develop impactful features, proof-of-concepts, and solutions that demonstrate clear commercial value
- Translate business objectives into actionable technical deliverables, leveraging different technologies to deliver results
- Collaborate with Product, Design and Senior Business leaders to align the technical strategy with Connectd’s business goals
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Connectd provides a platform for managing and growing business relationships between startups, investors, and advisors.
Its curation tool enables founders to produce a deep set of reporting metrics, while investors can target opportunities with a high degree of accuracy, enabling peer-to-peer learning, meaningful opportunities, and unrivalled networking to bring together the right people at the right time.
So far, Connectd has helped thousands of individuals and organisations to connect with each other using its data-driven algorithmic approach, cutting out the middle man in the investment cycle.
The company has expanded its suite of tools, creating an innovative intelligent dashboard that provides investors with an aggregated view and real-time insights across their entire portfolio as well as launching ConnectdLegal, which is set to help members establish essential legal documentation without incurring expensive fees.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
91% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Mar 2023
$2.6m
SEED
Apr 2022
$1.6m
SEED
Total funding: $5.2m
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance with Vitality including but not limited to: optical, dental, mental health cover and discounted gym memberships
- Company pension scheme with Nest
- Mental health policy including ‘Connect Days’ mental health leave
- Annual company incentive trips to European destinations
- Flexible working arrangements available
Company values
- Communicate Respectfully
- Optimist at Core, Realist in Execution
- Commit to the Growth Mindset
- Stronger as a Collective
- Conduct Yourself as an Owner
Company HQ
London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Roei Samuel
(Founder & CEO)Roei founded his first start-up whilst at University in 2014. Growing to 9m monthly users, it was acquired in 2018 by a PLC in London. Roei began angel investing/advising start-ups shortly after.
Claudia Stankler
(COO)They initally joined Connectd in 2020 as the Head of Operations before becoming COO later that same year. They were also the Head of Operations at Nutrifix and Tlero.
People progressing
Alex joined Connectd in 2021 as an Investment Associate. They were promoted to Head of Networking & Partnerships in 2023.
Sam joined in 2022 as an Associate, since then they have been the Head of Enterprise, US Growth, and now hold the role of Head of Account Management,
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Connectd
Claudia Stankler (COO)
- At Connectd, we believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords – they are the pillars of our success and the driving force behind our innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment that celebrates the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our team members. We firmly believe that diversity fuels creativity, fosters empathy, and enhances problem-solving, making us a stronger and more resilient organisation. Our Commitment: Embracing Diversity: We celebrate the diversity of our team, which includes individuals from different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We recognise the immense value that a diverse workforce brings to our company culture and the products and services we provide. Inclusive Culture: We strive to create an inclusive workplace where every team member feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We actively promote open dialogue, actively listen to each other's perspectives, and encourage constructive feedback. Equal Opportunities: At Connectd, we provide equal opportunities for career growth and advancement, regardless of gender, race, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. Our hiring, promotion, and compensation practices are based on merit, skills, and qualifications, ensuring a fair and transparent process for all. Diverse Leadership: We are committed to promoting diversity at all levels of our organisation, including our leadership team. We actively seek and nurture talent from underrepresented groups to ensure a well-rounded decision-making process. Accessible Workplace: We strive to make our physical and digital workplace accessible to everyone, ensuring that all team members can perform their roles without barriers.
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