Zapp
Founder's Office Associate
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Founder’s Office Associate
Location: Nine Elms, London | Full-time
About Zapp
Zapp 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 Role
As 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.
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Key Responsibilities and Expectations
- Strategic 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.
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Core Competencies and Skills
- 3-5 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Enjoy 25 days of holiday per year (plus all bank holidays).
- Private Health Insurance.
- Zapp Credit for testing the Zapp service and experience
- Lunch provided 4 days of a week at HQ
- Extended sick pay and maternity/paternity leave pay.
- Cycle to work scheme.
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