The startup career accelerator. Founders pitch their jobs to you. Land a high-growth startup role. Accelerate your startup career.

Accelerating your startup career.

 

1

Founders pitch to you.

Uncover what a role is *actually* like with video pitches & get noticed by startups fast with our two-way application process.

2

Land your dream job.

Get advice from Jumpstart alumni, access training guides and receive 1-on-1 feedback to ensure you nail your interviews.

3

Succeed in your role.

Join the only startup community you'll ever need. Think events, mentorship, training & advice from people who've been in your shoes.

Find your perfect match.

No more needle in a haystack searching. We give you exclusive access to high-growth roles in startups who want to hire you.

We currently run streams for generalist, sales, marketing and software engineering roles.

 

For Generalists

For Generalists

If you're looking to get involved in all areas of a startup or aren't quite sure where you want to specialise, our Generalist Stream is for you. 

Common roles include

Founder's Associate, Operations Executive, Commercial Associate, Analyst.

Relevant backgrounds

Proactive recent grads, or ~1-3 years of corporate or startup experience.

For Sales

For Sales

If you're an aspiring founder or are looking for a sales role with an impact, our Sales Stream is for you. 

Common roles include

Sales Development Representative, Business Development Representative, Account Executive, Partnerships Executive.

Relevant backgrounds

Proactive recent grads, or ~1-3 years of junior startup sales, recruitment or customer-facing experience.

For Marketing

For Marketing

If you're keen to use both creativity and analytical skills to support a company's growth, our Marketing Stream is for you. 

Common roles include

Marketing Associate, Growth Associate, Content Marketer, Social Media Executive.

Relevant backgrounds

Proactive recent grads, or ~1-3 years of corporate or startup marketing experience.

For Software Engineers

For Software Engineers

If you're looking for an engineering role that allows you to directly impact a company's growth and evolution, our Software Engineering Stream is for you.

Common roles include

The majority of roles are full-stack.

Relevant backgrounds

Junior (1-2 yrs exp) or mid-level (3+ yrs exp) full-stack engineers with experience in startups or scale-ups.

We’ve reinvented the job search

 

We find exceptional people, help them land a top startup role and give them all the tools they need to grow throughout their career. The whole process takes ~4 weeks and you can participate whilst in a full-time role.

We’ve reinvented the job search

 

We find exceptional people, help them land a top startup role and give them all the tools they need to grow throughout their career. The whole process takes ~4 weeks and you can participate whilst in a full-time role.

We’ve reinvented the job search

 

We find exceptional people, help them land a top startup role and give them all the tools they need to grow throughout their career. The whole process takes ~4 weeks and you can participate whilst in a full-time role.

We’ve reinvented the job search.

 

We find exceptional people, help them land a top startup role and give them all the tools they need to grow throughout their career. The whole process takes ~4 weeks and you can participate whilst in a full-time role.

We’ve reinvented the job search

 

We find exceptional people, help them land a top startup role and give them all the tools they need to grow throughout their career. The whole process takes ~4 weeks and you can participate whilst in a full-time role.

1. Apply to Jumpstart

Choose the stream that’s the best fit for you & apply in 2 mins. If your experience looks right, we'll invite you to a short interview over Zoom to join your chosen stream.

2. Exclusive access to top startup roles

As a Jumpstarter once said, "you can't get vibes from a job description". Founders pitch their roles to you (via pre-recorded videos) to bring roles & a startup's journey to life. Choose your favourite roles, apply with your Jumpstart profile and hear back in a few days.

3. Startups choose you

Candidates shouldn’t have to do all the work so we’ve made the job hunt a 2-way process. We put your profile in front of decision-makers in startups so they can apply to you for roles they think you'd be perfect for.

4. Practical interview support

Navigating the interview process takes practice so we’ll provide you with everything you need to land your dream role. Access training guides, watch videos of ‘ideal’ answers, receive individual interview support and chat to Jumpstart alumni for interview insights & advice. Most interview processes take ~2 weeks.

5. Accelerate your career

Land a role and join the Jumpstart Community. Get access to 1 on 1 mentorship, exclusive events (including training), and receive advice from our 450+ Jumpstart alumni. We’ve been described as “the best community in the UK.” We might be biased but who are we to disagree.

Our alumni join startups invested in by leading VCs

 

Our alumni join startups working in climate tech

 

Our alumni join startups working in health tech

 

Our alumni join startups working in financial tech

 

Our alumni join startups working in crypto

 

Our alumni join startups working in social impact

 

Our alumni join startups working in consumer

 

Our alumni join startups working in FemTech

 

We work with hundreds of startups across tonnes of industries, and they're all interested in hiring YOU.

Hear from the Jumpstart community

 

“Jumpstart was a beacon of light in my job search.”

Alexandra Prickett Business Development Representative @ Lune
Jumpstart Generalist

“Jumpstart has been amazingly helpful in moving from consulting into startups. The range of companies they work with is really impressive and the team are super on the ball.”

Freya Gittens Strategy & Operations Associate @ Relay

“Jumpstart’s process makes for the most seamless job transition you could ask for. The whole team were so helpful and I’m extremely happy in my new role!”

Willem Martin Senior Sales Development Manager @ The Business of Creativity
Jumpstart generalist

“After starting a corporate role after uni, Jumpstart came as a breath of fresh air. I've loved the autonomy you get in a startup and the rapid learning this allows.”

Issie James Operations @ Focal
Jumpstart generalist

“Jumpstart opened doors for me as a recent graduate by connecting me to a range of super interesting startups.”

Mingqi Yin Growth Lead @ Wondercraft AI

“Jumpstart made the process easy. The video intros from founders were more dynamic and compelling than a job description, which made it easy to feel confident that I'd be a good fit.”

Jake Gill Enterprise Partnerships @ Arwen.AI

“My experience with Jumpstart was amazing! Love the concept, the support we got and the different kinds of startups we got to be exposed to!”

Kimberly Tanchay Marketing Associate @ About:Energy

“Jumpstart is an incredible programme for anyone looking for high-quality startup opportunities. ”

Olivia Thurman Strategy & Operations Associate @ Portofino Technologies

“In a startup, you'll play a key part in scaling companies at the beginning of your career journey while gaining a plethora of professional skills.”

Greg McLoughlin Commercial Associate @ Elysia

“Jumpstart is by far the best way to break into a high-quality startup. The process allows you to actually present yourself in the best way without the noise of the standard job hunt process.”

Heather Mitchell Chief of Staff @ Innerworks

“I rejected three offers before Jumpstart found me my dream company that has ticked every single box. The support the JS team offer is second to none and carries from onboarding through to interview process and post offer stage.”

Fatima Naimi SDR @ Thrust Carbon

“Working in an early-stage startup has been an amazing learning experience. The autonomy, responsibility and exposure that I've gained in my role has allowed me to quickly upskill. I'm so grateful to Jumpstart.”

Lewis Hamilton Content Marketing Manager @ Life Supplies

“Jumpstart is an incredible way of breaking into the startup world and gaining exposure to world-class startups that you wouldn't otherwise have.”

Annabel Stanford Founder's Associate @ Mast

“Jumpstart has made the transition from uni into my first role feel so much easier. The support provided from the team throughout the entire process has been amazing.”

Cordi Mahony Founder's Associate @ ESG360°

“Jumpstart is the best place to kickstart your startup career!”

Ashley Yang Operations Associate @ Stealth Startup

“Jumpstart is the single best place to find jobs at early stage startups. ”

Declan Grant Solutions Architect @ Valarian

“Jumpstart presents a new way of finding opportunities at startups, it's a truly innovative model that opens up doors for young profressionals.”

Helen Poon Founder's Associate @ Novabook

“Jumpstart gave me a huge confidence boost and a leg-up in a really challenging job market.”

Anna Gunstone Home Upgrades Manager @ Heat Geek

“Jumpstart is hands down the best way to enter the world of startups. The interview training is top tier, I've never felt more prepared for a job interview.”

Bethan McGinley Growth Lead @ Lounge

“Jumpstart brings together the brightest minds and most promising companies empowering the next generation of UK entrepreneurship.”

Charlie Sidles Founder's Associate @ Sust Global

“I am so grateful to the Jumpstart team for bridging the gap between applicants like myself and startups.”

Maya Mehan Business Ops Associate @ Tunic

“Jumpstart is a total game changer. The support the team provides is unparalleled and the interview training is massively beneficial. I would have never secured my dream job without Jumpstart.”

Lucia Polverino Investment Analyst @ Playfair Capital

“By bringing the best startups to you, Jumpstart flips the narrative in the often painful process of job hunting. ”

Harry Fancy Junior Sales & Product Manager @ Oppidan Education