Chief Operating Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced entrepreneur to join the C-suite managerial team at Concrete4Change.

Job Title: Chief Operational Officer

Location: Nottingham

Remuneration: Competitive

Start date and end date (approx): This is a permanent position and is available for immediate start. (Flexible on start date based on notice period)

About us:

Concrete4Change (C4C) is a R&D company that is developing a ground-breaking technology to utilise and permanently mineralise CO2 in concrete. To date, C4C raised £4.5 million from private and public investors. The company is partly owned by two of the largest concrete manufacturers in the world, Siam Cement Group ($17 billion turnover) and Goldbeck GmbH (€7 billion turnover).

C4C technology won a wide range of awards including

2021, The most innovative Net-Zero project from UN COP26 Climate Challenge Cup

2021, SDG award from the European technology chamber

2022, Top 10 startups from Royal Academy of Engineer (£20k)

2022, Santander X Prize – Global Countdown to Net-Zero (worldwide)

2022, Top 50 start-up award from PWC

2023, Startups 100 2023 Award Winner

2023, Hard Tech Investment of the Year from UK Business Angel Association

Learn more about us:

Technologies and Vacancies: https://youtu.be/Qxjw-3vL4Ms

Day in the C4C Labs: https://youtu.be/q3tHdhAoUjI

Employees Perspective: https://youtu.be/dDa-xFofK3g

Founder's story: https://youtu.be/vkcxFPeCkqU

Job description:

As the COO, you have an entrepreneurial mindset and will act as a deputy to the Chief Executive to oversee and manage the efficiency of our operations. You will work with the executive team to identify opportunities for innovation, analyse market trends, and ensure that their technology is aligned with the core business objectives. You will be responsible for managing a team of researchers to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

Please consider this position is not a 9-5 job

Person’s specifications

Essential:

• B.Sc. in chemistry, construction or material chemistry.
• Extensive experience in daily operations of the business, including team management, human resources,
• Experienced in hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experienced in business planning, data analysis and Fundraising
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and investors.

Desirable:

• Understanding of laboratory setup, HSE requirements, experience in equipment specification development and procurement
• Knowledge of funding mechanisms, grant applications, and collaboration opportunities within the R&D sector.
• Experience of working in deep tech start-ups is highly desirable
• C-suite or founder experience at a VC backed startup is highly desirable

Benefits:

C4C is seeking people who want to do applied science, with an entrepreneurial spirit and use their skills to build a sustainable world.

• A unique opportunity to work with top researchers across the world
• An exciting opportunity to work with construction and develop technologies for multi-billion pound cement and concrete companies
• Private health insurance
• Government backed pension scheme
• A competitive bonus upon achieving milestones

Regular team meals and social events

Next Steps:

To apply please send a copy of your CV and cover letter to info@concrete4change.com.