Founding Operations Manager, Synth Solar

Full-Time Role Within Climate Tech Startup

£50-55k

Mid level

London

2-4 days a week in office (Islington, London)

Solar powered energy independence

Job no longer available

Solar powered energy independence

1-20 employees

B2BEnergySustainability

Job no longer available

£50-55k

Mid level

London

2-4 days a week in office (Islington, London)

1-20 employees

B2BEnergySustainability

Company mission

To bring solar power to as many homes and building across the UK as possible and provide smart, but simple, technology to help everyone make the most of the sun.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Motivated to be part of a mission-driven climate tech startup with huge potential
A disciplined self-starter, adept at cutting through ambiguity and executing relentlessly
Analytical and data-driven, with the belief that data should underpin and inform all decisions
A ‘sleeves rolled up’ operator who is equally comfortable performing largest and the smallest tasks when it is necessary
A natural leader, who can grow with the business and manage future team members as Synth grows
Comfortable with the ambiguity of working in a very-early stage business with many business processes yet to be formed
Able to work in the cut and thrust of an early-stage startup, acknowledging that no two days are the same and that challenges of all shapes and sizes come fast and frequent

What the job involves

Performing site visits and surveys to meet customers, understand their requirements and develop proposals based on their individual needs
Managing the end-to-end process with customers from initial inquiry through to completed installation
Working with suppliers to procure equipment, receive goods and negotiate the best deals
Building (and then rebuilding) Synth operations for scale, allowing the business to grow 10x every year whilst maintaining the highest standards
Identifying and communicating product and tech requirements to grow Synth, identifying articulating and supporting Synth in building best-in-class tools
Providing post-sales support to customers, including proactive monitoring and problem-solving, starting with using our in-house remote monitoring systems
Managing annual and quarterly plans to ensure the business is ruthlessly focused and executing to clear goals
Obsessing daily over how to grow Synth and improve operations

Application process

1. Apply with CV and Cover Letter
2. Video call with Hiring Manager
3. Operations-focused interview
4. Final round case study interview

Salary benchmarks

Our take

Launched in early 2024, Synth Solar is a climate tech startup offering a complete solar solution for both residential and commercial clients. The company handles everything from initial design and equipment selection to installation, monitoring, and ongoing support. In just a short time, Synth has completed over 20 installations and generated over £200,000 in revenue, demonstrating early success and profitability.

The solar industry is an exciting space, especially as the UK pushes towards its Net Zero goals. Synth is well-positioned to capitalise on this demand with its ambitious vision to become a leader in renewable energy. With technology driving operations and a commitment to scaling efficiently, the future looks bright for Synth.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Company HQ

Westminster, London, UK

Leadership

Tom Elvidge

(Co-Founder)

Previously GM at Uber and part of leadership team that grew business from one to fifty cities and $2bn+ in revenue in 5 yrs. Leadership team at Arrival, which secured UK's largest tech IPO in 2021.

Max Lines

(Co-Founder)

Previously GM at Uber and part of leadership team that grew business from one to fifty cities and $2bn+ in revenue in 5 yrs. Founding team at Oyster, which realised $1bn valuation in under 2 yrs.

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