Founders Associate

Axle Energy
London, United Kingdom
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at early to mid-career professionals in energy or tech domains who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in market research and client onboarding in energy or tech fields
    — “helping our new and existing clients get the most out of our software”
  • Individuals with a strong interest in sustainability and energy transition
    — “accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world”
  • People who are comfortable with ambiguity and can quickly adapt to new challenges
    — “This is a high-velocity, high-impact role. To succeed, you’ll need to learn quickly, act with purpose”

Things to consider

  • Requires 2-3 days per week in a London office despite hybrid work flexibility
    — “We ask that you spend 2-3 days a week in the office”
  • Equity is a core part of compensation, which may appeal to mission-driven individuals
    — “A meaningful slice of equity in Axle, alongside a competitive salary”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in client success or market expansion with measurable outcomes
    — “entering new markets, from research & analysis to planning & delivery”
  • Demonstrate ability to absorb and act on technical information quickly
    — “you’ll need to learn quickly, act with purpose, and absorb & process highly technical information”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Entering new markets
  • Helping clients get the most out of software
  • Exploring and delivering on growth opportunities
Typical background
Business DevelopmentMarket Analysis

Skills & requirements

Required

Market EntryClient ManagementGrowth StrategyTechnical AnalysisData Analysis

Preferred

Energy Market KnowledgeSoftware Implementation

Stack & domain

DataTechnical InformationLearningPurposeHigh VelocityHigh ImpactBarriersRun Through WallsEquitySalaryParental LeaveTeam ConnectionShared PurposeHybrid WorkingOfficeDog-friendlyCollaborationFlat StructureEquitable PayEnergy MarketsLow-carbon WorldMissionDiversityTraditional Role StereotypesEnergyDecarbonised Energy SystemVehicle ChargingHeating SystemsHome BatteriesEnergy Assets

About the role

Original posting from Axle Energy via Ashby

ABOUT US

At Axle Energy, we’re building the infrastructure that will underpin the decarbonised energy system. Our software moves energy usage to times when electricity is cheap and green, by controlling vehicle charging, heating systems, and home batteries. We control hundreds of thousands of energy assets.

We’re building in a legacy industry and moving gigawatt-hours of electrons in the real world, but we operate at lightning speed, and we’re growing the team to meet customer demand.

We’re proud to be supported by world-leading investors, including Energize Capital and Accel.

Read more about what we’re building here https://www.axle.energy/blog/analysis/power-of-the-home.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a wide-ranging role that’ll require you to move at speed across diverse topics; in return, you’ll gain high levels of ownership and exposure. Example topics include:

  • entering new markets, from research & analysis to planning & delivery
  • helping our new and existing clients get the most out of our software
  • exploring and delivering on opportunities for growth in new verticals and customer segments

This is a high-velocity, high-impact role. To succeed, you’ll need to learn quickly, act with purpose, and absorb & process highly technical information. You’ll need to be strong with data, and have a ‘run through walls’ attitude to overcome the inevitable barriers.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

A meaningful slice of equity in Axle, alongside a competitive salary, with total compensation ranging from £75k–£200k (base salary + equity).

We operate with a deliberately flat structure and aim to keep pay equitable across the company, with a 1:1 median ratio between founder and team compensation.

Enhanced parental leave to support you through life's meaningful moments.

Bi-annual retreats to strengthen team connection & shared purpose.

Hybrid working - We have a dog-friendly office around Farringdon. To maximize collaboration, we ask that you spend 2-3 days a week in the office.

The opportunity to directly shape the future of energy markets and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world.

We are extremely keen to build a diverse company, and we’re particularly eager to hear from candidates who don't fit the traditional role stereotypes. If you’re motivated by our mission, please do reach out, even if you feel you might not ‘check all the boxes’.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

  • Initial interview
  • Take-home exercise
  • Final interview (in-person)
  • Offer, references, and welcome to the team!

Source: Axle Energy careers (Ashby)

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