Junior Founders Associate / Operations Assistant in London

C&C Search is currently recruiting an Events & Operations Associate for a fast-growing, founder-led climate and sustainability business. This is an incredible opportunity for a bright, ambitious individual looking to accelerate their career whilst working alongside inspiring founders, influential global leaders and high-profile international events. Offering hybrid working, international travel opportunities and excellent progression, this role is based in the heart of London.

Position: Events & Operations Associate – supporting the founders and wider team across events, operations, stakeholder engagement and special projects.

• Hybrid set up: 2-3 days per week in the London office, with flexibility and occasional international travel.
• International travel opportunities.
• Exposure to influential leaders across finance, investment, policy and technology.
• Significant responsibility from day one.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Fast-track career progression within a growing business.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of climate, sustainability and innovation.

This rapidly growing climate and sustainability business brings together global leaders through conferences, assemblies, awards, private dinners and networking events. Working across finance, investment, policy, law, innovation and technology, they create meaningful conversations and practical solutions to some of the world's most pressing climate challenges.

Key responsibilities for this Events & Operations Associate position:

• Coordinating international conferences, assemblies, networking events and private dinners.
• Managing event logistics and delivering an exceptional attendee experience.
• Researching prospective attendees, speakers, partners and industry topics.
• Drafting invitations, communications and stakeholder correspondence.
• Supporting CRM management and community engagement activities.
• Assisting with operational projects and founder priorities.
• Coordinating international travel and event-related logistics.
• Supporting process improvements and operational efficiencies across the business.
• Leveraging AI tools and technology to enhance productivity and delivery.
• Building relationships with senior stakeholders from around the world.

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Degree educated.
• Previous experience within events, operations, project coordination, start-ups, scale-ups, membership organisations or similar environments.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive self-starter who enjoys taking ownership.
• Resourceful, adaptable and solutions-focused.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and high-profile individuals.
• Genuine passion for climate change, sustainability and innovation.
• Interest in AI, technology and future-focused industries.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence learning new technology platforms.

At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work in recruitment and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody.