Hannah Parker
Gen H (Series B)
Chief of Staff in 16 months
Hannah joined as Company Secretary in September 2023 and was promoted to Chief of Staff.
Background: Two years in recruitment
Senior Operator · London startups
Chief of Staff and Head of Operations roles at London startups
£60–120k base. Run big parts of the business alongside the founder. Apply once, and founders pitch their jobs directly to you once you’re on the platform. Free for candidates.
Around 20 people hired into senior operator roles through Jumpstart in the last year.
- Seed to Series B+ startups
- Real ownership
- Permanent roles in London
Who it's for
For experienced operators
These roles carry real ownership: founders hand over whole areas of the business, from strategy and operations to people.
A good fit if you…
- Have around 5-15 years of experience
- Are an ex-consultant with startup exposure
- Or a startup operator who’s worn several hats
- Or an ex-founder
- Have the right to work in the UK for at least 18 months
Probably not this one if you…
- Are earlier in your career: see Generalist
- Want a senior sales role: see Account Executive
- Want part-time, freelance or fully remote work
- Need visa sponsorship, or have less than 18 months left on your visa
The roles
The roles on this stream
Chief of Staff
The founder's right hand at a growing startup: run the priorities, the planning and the projects that cut across teams.
Head of Strategy & Ops, Head of Ops and Operations Lead
Own how the business runs and where it goes next: operations, planning, numbers and the team that delivers them.
General Manager, COO and Head of People & Ops
Run a business unit, the whole operation or the people function, reporting to the founder.
Typical pay
£60–120k base
Most of these roles pay a base salary without commission. Many startups add equity. Where you land depends on your experience and the startup.
Placed through Jumpstart
People who became senior operators
All three joined their startup through Jumpstart.
Miquel Casanovas
Tracebit ($20m Series A)
Founder’s Associate to Chief of Staff in two years
Miquel joined a two-person company and built its finance function, talent processes and systems.
Background: Four years in investment banking
Nina Mirtaheri
Verto (YC W19)
Chief of Staff in 20 months
Nina joined as a Founder Associate in 2022 and was promoted twice.
Background: 8 years at ASOS
Candidate reviews
What candidates say
“Jumpstart is a perfect mix of brilliant companies to apply to and a very straightforward process. The whole journey was clear and well supported by the JS team, and the startups pitching were all fantastic. It also felt like an equal playing field between company and candidate - you have a lot of agency as a candidate in Jumpstart that’s unlike other hiring routes.”
Meg ColborneChief of Staff @ Complyance“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 MitchellChief of Staff @ Innerworks“My only regret is that I hadn’t joined Jumpstart earlier! I’m so grateful to Jumpstart.”
Imaan ChowduryOperations Manager @ YhangryHow it works
From application to offer
- 1
Apply
Tell us about you and your experience, and add your CV.
- 2
We review your application
If your experience fits, we invite you to a short virtual interview.
- 3
Build your profile
Record a short video intro so founders can see how you come across.
- 4
Founders pitch to you
See every open role and apply. Founders also send you match requests and video pitches, and you choose who to speak to.
- 5
Land the role
Interview with support and 1:1 feedback from the Jumpstart team.
Questions
Before you apply
I haven't worked at a startup. Can I apply?
Yes, if you're an ex-consultant with some startup exposure, or you've run something yourself. Founders want people who've owned outcomes.
How senior are these roles?
Most want around 5-15 years of experience and report to the founder.
Does it cost anything?
No. Jumpstart is free for candidates. Startups pay us when they hire.
Can you sponsor a visa?
No. You need the right to work in the UK without sponsorship for at least the next 18 months. A Graduate visa is fine if it has 18 months or more left.
Which startups hire through Jumpstart?
Vetted, venture-backed UK tech startups, mostly pre-seed to Series B, across fintech, AI, climate, health and consumer tech.
What if I pick the wrong one?
Pick the closest match. We read every application, and we can move you if another fits you better.
I've applied before. Can I apply again?
Yes, six months after your last application.
Other roles on Jumpstart
Not quite you?
Each has its own page. You can change your pick on the application form, and we can move you later if another fits you better.
- GeneralistFounder’s Associate, Ops, AI & Automation~0-5 years · £30–75k base
- MarketingSocial, Content and Growth Marketing~0-5 years · £30–70k base
- Outbound SalesSDR, BDR, Sales Associate~0-3 years · £30–50k base · OTE up to £80k
- Account ExecutiveAccount Executive, Founding AE, 360 Sales~2-5 years, at least one closing · £40–65k base · OTE up to £140k
- Account Management / Customer SuccessAccount Manager, Customer Success~1-5 years · £30–60k base · OTE up to £120k
- Commercial AssociateGTM Associate, GTM Engineer, RevOps~1-5 years · £35–70k base + equity
Ready to run part of a startup?
Apply once. Founders pitch their jobs directly to you once you’re on the platform.