1,954 Founder jobs in the United Kingdom
Full Stack Lead Engineer (Founding Engineer, Potential Co Founder)
Posted 5 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
MLabs' client is building the future of interactive content. Their platform helps users, creators and brands spin up bite‐sized, web‐native content in minutes and share it seamlessly across social channels. MLabs' client is backed by leading investors!
Role SummaryOur client is looking for a hands‐on Full‐Stack Lead Engineer who can own everything from architecture decisions to first shipping deadlines. You’ll join as their first technical hire with the option to step in as a Co‐Founder depending on experience and mutual fit. They are looking for someone comfortable and able to contribute to decisions at the highest strategic level within product and tech as well as other areas of the business.
What You’ll Do- Architect and build high‐quality web and mobile TypeScript applications using modern frameworks such as Next.js (or similar).
- Design, implement, and evolve scalable database schemas for consumer‐facing e‐commerce and content apps.
- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines and serverless cloud infrastructure (Vercel, AWS, GCP).
- Integrate and experiment with cutting‐edge AI services (OpenAI, function calling, multi‐modal APIs) and master prompt engineering best practices.
- Prototype modern, interactive user interfaces that delight players—low latency, visually rich, and optimised for both desktop and mobile.
- Work closely with the product team to convert early prototypes or even concepts into high quality software
- Establish engineering standards and mentor future hires as we scale the engineering team.
Requirements
- 5+ years shipping production JavaScript/TypeScript code; deep experience with React/Next.js or similar.
- Solid grounding in computer science fundamentals and modern web architecture patterns.
- Demonstrated cloud infrastructure skills (IaC, serverless functions, logging, monitoring).
- Data modelling chops with relational and/or document databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Track record of integrating third‐party APIs, especially LLM or generative media services.
- An aggressive ‘can-do’ mindset - bias to ship, measure and rapidly iterate.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range (Dependent on experience).
- Performance‐based bonus structure.
- Equity options after 6 months
- 25 days annual leave.
- Healthcare insurance
Our client is headquartered in Shoreditch, London. They operate a hybrid model with remote flexibility, but centred around working in the office.
Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.
Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:
At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing
MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting
Co-founder in Residence, Next Generation Therapeutics for Parkinson's Disease
Posted 5 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
At DSV we're looking for future Founders, entrepreneurially minded individuals with industry-specific technical and commercial domain expertise eager to solve urgent unmet challenges through venture building.
You will join DSV's venture creation programme as a Founder in Residence and work closely with the DSV team, using our methodology, to spin-out a new company. During the programme, you'll work on all aspects related to venture creation in this opportunity area, including working out the optimal approach to solve for the desired outcome, building a team and building a viable business case. Once the new venture is incorporated with pre-seed investment from DSV, you and your co-founders will own the majority stake in the business and continue receiving support from the DSV team post-spinout.
The role is full-time, fully remote until venture incorporation and spin-out, after - TBD.
THE OPPORTUNITY AREA
Over 6 million individuals live with Parkinson's disease (PD) today, and this number is projected to reach 12 million globally by 2040 as populations age. Whilst current therapies do offer symptomatic relief from debilitating motor symptoms, no clinically approved drug intervenes at root cause, meaning disease progression cannot be prevented. In addition, emerging therapeutics which show great promise in animal models of PD often fail to translate in the clinical setting, with even the most successful clinical trials reporting incremental benefit, often capped by dose limiting toxicity.
To address this, we are partnering with Parkinson's UK to develop precise, next generation therapies which target true disease modifying nodes in previously unimagined ways. As PD is a multi-pathway pathology, spanning oxidative stress, impaired autophagy, mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation, the efficacy of single pathway approaches is constrained.
OUR APPROACH
We are designing a therapeutic approach that will target master homeostatic regulators which can simultaneously correct numerous PD pathways, changing the course of disease. We believe this has the potential to transform patient lives by slowing, halting or even reversing disease progression. This pathway has been the focus of drug development in the past but not been drugged successfully through classic approaches. We are looking to unlock this through the use of novel modalities and a clever target selection and targeting strategy that has the potential to overcome the many feedback looks regulating this pathway.
Requirements
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Essential (must-have):
- PhD in neuroscience or other field relevant to the project;
- Extensive, systems-level knowledge of Parkinson's disease, including at the cellular and molecular level;
- Expertise in oxidative stress and/or neuroprotective pathways;
- Experience in cellular, molecular and/or biochemical approaches to drug discovery for CNS disorders;
- Experience working in biotech/pharma or an alternative setting which requires strong commercial awareness and understanding of the drug development process;
- Entrepreneurial spirit, likely demonstrated through impactful innovation;
- You are innovative, creative, and guided by first-principles thinking;
- You are highly motivated to create curative solutions for PD patients.
Preferred (nice-to-have):
- Broad knowledge of brain-specific drug delivery techniques;
- Experience in nucleic acid based payloads (ASO/siRNA/DNA) and delivery techniques;
- Track record of high quality publications in the field, or thought leadership in the field;
- High level industry experience in either pharma, biotech, scientific start-ups, life sciences consulting, life sciences VC, or have previously been an inventor/contributor on patents, etc.;
- Fundraising experience at seed and Series A stages, with established investor contacts.
Benefits
OUR OFFER
By joining DSV, you'll be joining a team of operators who have founded companies and led translation of science at some of the most respected universities, charities, funds and government agencies. 2/3 of the team have founded or led a company at C-suite and 65% have a PhD. Our team dedicate several hours every week to each Founder/founding team to provide tailored guidance, resources and feedback covering every aspect of what it takes to successfully launch a new venture from both the tech and commercial perspectives:
- We provide optimised, purpose-built, proprietary tools, resources and processes to help create high-impact ventures from scratch, using our venture creation methodology;
- We draw on opportunity area specific know-how provided by our Partner organisation - Parkinson's UK - working collaboratively with their team of experts and Advisors;
- We provide £250k launch investment (subject to Investment Committee approval) to incorporate the new venture and develop early proof-of-concept data that's needed to attract high profile VCs as well as non-dilutive grant funding;
- We provide guaranteed income of £4,166 per month paid to each Founder-in-Residence as a fixed consultancy fee until the company is launched and the pre-seed investment is secured;
- You and the current Founder-in-Residence, together with any additional co-founders, will collectively own a majority equity stake in the company;
- We provide continuous support after post spin-out, including fundraising, commercial partnerships, recruitment and team-building (amongst other things); plus
- There are dozens of Founders currently at DSV across sectors working collaboratively and supporting one another - a unique resource to draw on.
WHO YOU'LL BE JOINING
You will be joining Dr. Kiren Baines-Mortimore, an accomplished scientific leader with many years of experience across drug discovery and development. Kiren, is the former co-founder and CSO at Extracellular, a cultivated meat CDMO. Prior to founding Extracellular, Kiren was the Analytical Development and Quality Control Lead at eXmoor Pharma,where she supported clients in the cell and gene therapy sector with process and analytical development, manufacturing, and commercialization. Earlier in her career, Kiren contributed to drug discovery initiatives at Charles River Laboratories. Kiren earned her PhD in Cell Biology from the University of Bristol. Kiren's background in Parkinson's combined with her expertise in drug development, along with her outstanding professionalism and ambition, makes her a top talent to work with.
ABOUT DSV
Deep Science Ventures is creating a future in which both humans and the planet can thrive.
We use our unique venture creation process to create, spin-out and invest into science companies, combining available scientific knowledge and founder-type scientists into high-impact ventures.
We operate in 4 sectors: Pharmaceuticals, Climate, Agriculture and Computation, tackling the challenges defining those areas by taking a first principles approach and partnering with leading institutions.
ABOUT OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH PARKINSON'S UK
In a landmark collaboration that marries scientific prowess with an unwavering dedication to improving patient lives, Deep Science Ventures, an avant-garde venture creator headquartered in London, has announced a pioneering partnership with Parkinson's UK, the leading charity driving better care, treatments, and quality of life for those affected by Parkinson's.
This strategic alliance is set to merge DSV's unique invention method with Parkinson's UK's rich insights into patient care, igniting the creation of a new, dedicated company. The aim is to propel the most innovative and efficient therapeutic approach into real-world application, funded by the transformative Parkinson's Virtual Biotech initiative - Parkinson's UK investment arm.
Co-Founder In Residence, Methane Removal from Air (Open Application)
Posted 77 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
This is an open application for expressions of interest. Hiring for the role will begin in Q3 2024.
Join Us as a Founder in Residence Climate
We're on the lookout for entrepreneurial individuals with technical and commercial domain expertise with keen interest in founding, and building a global scale, impact driven, high growth company from ground up (full-time).
We are seeking applications from experienced industry, startup and/or new science or engineering based technology development professionals from anywhere in the world to work with us on methane removal from air.
You’ll work closely with the DSV team and the current Founder in Residence for this area to co-found and spin-out a new company. Once the new venture is incorporated with pre-seed investment from DSV, you and your co-founders will own the majority stake in the business and continue receiving support from the DSV team post-spinout.
The role is full-time and fully remote until venture incorporation and spin-out (circa spring/summer 2025).
The Opportunity
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, with around 80 x the warming potential of carbon dioxide over a 20-year timescale. Year-on-year increases in the atmospheric concentration of methane, driven by anthropogenic activities and by the effect of a warming climate on natural systems, are responsible for around 30% of the current rise in global temperature.
If methane could be removed from the air within emissions plumes, or from air in the ambient atmosphere, it might be possible to slow or reverse the trend of increasing methane concentrations. To date, key technical and commercial constraints have limited progress towards this target: atmospheric concentrations of methane are extremely low (2 ppm), methane emissions plumes (while higher in concentration) are distributed over disparate sources, and current measurement capabilities are often insufficient to verify offsetting activities.
A technology that can effectively remove methane from atmospheric or emissions-plume air must therefore be implementable at low concentrations, across multiple sources, and must be verifiable. If these requirements can be met, the resulting technology would transform our ability to remove methane from air, and by extension our ability to limit further temperature rise related to methane.
Our Approach
Using DSV’s unique scoping methodology, we have begun to systematically map the solution space to identify technologies capable of removing methane from atmospheric or emissions-plume air. This mapping identifies the principle constraints holding back current approaches to methane - concentration, diverse sources, and verification - and, through first-principles thinking, converts these constraints into spaces for radical new innovation.
Requirements
Who Should Apply
Most suitable candidates will likely meet most of the following criteria:
- PhD or equivalent industry R&D know-how focused on: inorganic/physical chemistry; physics; environmental, chemical or mechanical engineering; materials science; atmospheric (geo)chemistry; or similar;
- Broad understanding of current approaches and state-of-the-art (SOTA) technologies, and constraints relevant for this opportunity area;
- Previously led or managed commercial delivery of an innovative biotech, engineering, industrial, or hardware technology venture with broad understanding of technical product development and R&D commercialisation;
- Industry-specific know-how and commercial knowledge (e.g. forming strategic partnerships, industrial value chains, procurement, etc.) relevant for this opportunity area;
- Experience in startup ecosystems and fundraising (via venture capital, private equity, grants or funds);
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to translate scientific discoveries into commercial opportunities, ideally with experience conducting techno-economic analyses and market assessments;
- Experience of working in a leadership role, applying project management and collaborative skills with colleagues across different teams.
Benefits
Our Offer
By joining DSV, you will be part of a team of operators who have founded companies and led the translation of science at some of the most respected universities, charities, funds, and government agencies. Here’s what we offer:
- Access to optimised, purpose-built, proprietary tools, resources, and processes to help create high-impact ventures from scratch;
- Opportunity area-specific know-how from our network of Partners and Advisors;
- Up to £250k in investment to incorporate the new venture and develop early proof-of-concept data;
- Guaranteed income of £4,166 per month paid as a consultancy fee until the company is launched and the pre-seed investment is secured;
- Majority equity stake in the new company for you and your co-founders;
- Continuous post-spinout support, including fundraising, commercial partnerships, recruitment, and team-building;
- Collaborative support from dozens of Founders currently at DSV across sectors.
About DSV
Deep Science Ventures is creating a future in which both humans and the planet can thrive.
We use our unique venture creation process to create, spin-out and invest into science companies, combining available scientific knowledge and founder-type scientists into high-impact ventures.
We operate in 4 sectors: Pharmaceuticals, Climate, Agriculture and Computation, tackling the challenges defining those areas by taking a first principles approach and partnering with leading institutions.
This opportunity is funded by the Grantham Foundation, a 501(c)(3) private foundation whose mission is to protect and conserve the natural environment. The Grantham Foundation communicates the risks of climate change and environmental degradation, builds collaboration and alliances between like-minded groups and individuals, and invests in philanthropic and entrepreneurial missions to create new climate solutions.
Business Development
Posted 14 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
£30-65k+ commission
Join a respected, fast-growing accountancy firm with 35+ years of trusted service.
Four Squared recruitment is representing Lewis Smith Accountants, who arelooking for a proactive, creative professional to lead their business development and marketing efforts. This brand-new role offers the rare chance to shape strategy from the ground up and directly impact their 3–5 year growth plans.
What You’ll Do:
- Identify and engage new business opportunities
- Create and deliver digital marketing campaigns
- Manage CRM and lead tracking
- Support client retention and upselling
- Represent the firm at events and networking sessions
- Experience in business development or marketing (professional services a plus)
- Strong research, content creation, and digital skills
- Confident communicator with a commercial mindset
- Results-driven, hands-on, and great with people
Apply today and help shape the future of Lewis Smith Accountants.
Business Development
Posted 14 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Job description
Our client is a leading provider of Fire & Security solutions across the UK, specialising in the design, installation, and maintenance of fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control systems. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive sales of both new system installations and long-term maintenance contracts.
The Role
As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, focusing on system sales and recurring revenue from maintenance contracts. You will work closely with commercial, industrial, and residential clients, offering tailored fire & security solutions and ensuring long-term service agreements.
Full training will be given.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a sales strategy to grow new business opportunities.
- Proactively sell fire & security maintenance contracts to new and existing clients.
- Generate leads through networking, cold calling, and industry events.
- Negotiate and close contracts, ensuring long-term service agreements.
- Maintain strong client relationships, providing excellent after-sales service.
- Keep up to date with industry trends, regulations, and competitor activities.
- Respond quickly and close leads provided
Requirements
No specific industry knowledge is required although experience selling maintenance contracts and service agreements would be advantageous
A track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Full UK driving licence
What they Offer
Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission
Company vehicle
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Career development opportunities within a growing company
Business Development
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
£30-65k+ commission
Join a respected, fast-growing accountancy firm with 35+ years of trusted service.
Four Squared recruitment is representing Lewis Smith Accountants, who arelooking for a proactive, creative professional to lead their business development and marketing efforts. This brand-new role offers the rare chance to shape strategy from the ground up and directly impact their 3–5 year growth plans.
What You’ll Do:
- Identify and engage new business opportunities
- Create and deliver digital marketing campaigns
- Manage CRM and lead tracking
- Support client retention and upselling
- Represent the firm at events and networking sessions
- Experience in business development or marketing (professional services a plus)
- Strong research, content creation, and digital skills
- Confident communicator with a commercial mindset
- Results-driven, hands-on, and great with people
Apply today and help shape the future of Lewis Smith Accountants.
Business Development
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Job description
Our client is a leading provider of Fire & Security solutions across the UK, specialising in the design, installation, and maintenance of fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control systems. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive sales of both new system installations and long-term maintenance contracts.
The Role
As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, focusing on system sales and recurring revenue from maintenance contracts. You will work closely with commercial, industrial, and residential clients, offering tailored fire & security solutions and ensuring long-term service agreements.
Full training will be given.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a sales strategy to grow new business opportunities.
- Proactively sell fire & security maintenance contracts to new and existing clients.
- Generate leads through networking, cold calling, and industry events.
- Negotiate and close contracts, ensuring long-term service agreements.
- Maintain strong client relationships, providing excellent after-sales service.
- Keep up to date with industry trends, regulations, and competitor activities.
- Respond quickly and close leads provided
Requirements
No specific industry knowledge is required although experience selling maintenance contracts and service agreements would be advantageous
A track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Full UK driving licence
What they Offer
Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission
Company vehicle
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Career development opportunities within a growing company
Be The First To Know
About the latest Founder Jobs in United Kingdom !