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COO at VC Backed Startup (70-120K)
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COO at VC Backed Startup (70-120K)
Jumpstart’s Senior Operator Network
Senior operator roles at UK’s hottest startups—directly from founders
Connect with Chief of Staff, Strategy & Operations, Head of People & Ops, COO, and other high-impact leadership roles at Seed to Series B+ startups. Salaries typically range between £70k–£100k, with top roles offering up to £120k.
How it works
✅ Curated, vetted roles – Only outstanding opportunities from top startups. ✅ Founder-driven pitches – Watch video intros to see what working there is really like, not just job descriptions. ✅ Two-way applications – Apply to roles or startups can reach out to you. 80% of candidates get multiple interview invites.
Sample Roles (Salary Ranges Based on Scale & Stage)
Reasons to use Rodeo
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It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Chief of Staff at a consumer tech scaleup: £80k–£115k
- Strategy & Operations Lead at a high-growth scaleup: £70k–£120k
- Chief of Staff at an AI startup: £70k–£100k
- Solutions & Implementation Lead at B2B SaaS: £75k–£95k
- Head of People & Operations at a mission-driven startup: £60k–£70k
- Chief of Staff at a stealth consumer startup: £50k–£65k + equity
Industries: AI, FinTech, Consumer Tech, Climate Tech, HealthTech, Vertical SaaS, and Social Impact
Top backers: Seedcamp, Balderton, LocalGlobe, Northzone, Accel, YC, Antler, and Entrepreneur First.
Who’s a good match?
Jumpstart suits operators who fit one (or more) of these profiles:
🔹 Startup Operator – You’ve worn multiple hats in a lean environment (commercial, people, strategy) without full support. Ideal for earlier-stage startups. 🔹 Ex-Founder – You’ve built something from scratch (successful or not) and understand operating under urgency. 🔹 Consultant-Operator – You’ve come from consulting (e.g., McKinsey, BCG) with ** BizOps, Strategy, or CoS experience**.
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How to begin
- Submit a two-minute application on the Jumpstart website.
- 15–20-minute screening call with the team.
- Onboard to the platform and start exploring founder pitches.
Unsure? Listen to Jumpstarters share their experience with the platform.
Jumpstart – Directions for ambitious operators.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
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