Director

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced entrepreneur to join the C-suite managerial team at Concrete4Change.
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Job Title:
Director or Chief Operational Officer
Location:
Nottingham
Remuneration:
£60,000- £90000 per annum and share options: up to 1% (£125,000)
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
#####, The most innovative Net-Zero project from UN COP26 Climate Challenge Cup#####1, SDG award from the European technology chambe#####22, Top 10 startups from Royal Academy of Engineer (£20#####022, Santander X Prize – Global Countdown to Net-Zero (worldwi#####2022, Top 50 start-up award from#####
2023, Startup#####0 2023 Award Winner
2023, Hard Tech Investment of the Year from UK Business Angel Association
Learn more about us:
Technologies and Vacancies:
Day in the C4C Labs:
Employees Perspective:
Founder's story:
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 be responsible for managing a team of researchers to deliver high-quality technology solutions, HR management, laboratory, equipment and office management.
Please consider this position is designed for an entrepreneur and is not a 9-5 job.
Person’s specifications
Essential:
B.Sc. in STEM
Extensive experience in day-to-day operations of the business, , legal, fundraising, marketing, manufacturing, accounting, IT and other departments
Experience in human resources, hiring, coaching, and performance management.
in hiring, coaching, and performance management.
project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
in business planning, data analysis
ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and investors.
to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues
Desirable:
in chemistry, construction or material chemistry.
and deep understanding of characterisation methodology development of complex systems of organic and inorganic materials including polymers, and solid adsorbents
experience in the field of carbon capture, chemistry or construction.
of laboratory setup, HSE requirements, experience in equipment specification development and procurement
of funding mechanisms, grant applications, and collaboration opportunities within the R&D sector.
of working in deep tech start-ups is highly desirable
or founder experience at a VC backed startup is highly desirable
than 5 years of experience in executive leadership roles or start-up C-Suite management.
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 us