At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic operations projects and automate business systems using AI tools like Claude and Relay.
- Company: Paddington Robotics Limited is a high-growth startup backed by 7percent Ventures and founded by a Magic Pony co-founder.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience deploying AI robots in real-world retail environments.
- Other info: Willingness to travel within the UK and support early-morning operations is essential.
- Why this job: Be the first non-engineering hire, designing operational processes from scratch.
- Qualifications: Experience in fast-paced environments and proficiency with modern AI productivity tools required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: London, UK
Company Description: 7percent Ventures-backed robotics startup founded by a Magic Pony co‑founder.
Salary: Not Disclosed
Job Description: Join a high‑growth robotics startup as the first non‑engineering hire. You will partner directly with the C‑suite to build the company’s operational framework from scratch, automating internal workflows using AI and managing real‑world robot deployments in retail environments. This is a high‑impact role for a proactive problem‑solver ready to scale a revolutionary AI product.
Why this role is remarkable: Founded by Zehan Wang (Magic Pony co‑founder, acquired by Twitter/X) and backed by 7percent Ventures, you will be part of an elite team from Amazon, InstaDeep, and Cambridge. As the first non‑engineering hire, you have a blank canvas to design every operational process, from inventory management to the central company 'brain' in Claude. You will gain direct, hands‑on experience deploying cutting‑edge AI robots into the 'messy chaos' of real‑world retail environments, moving beyond lab simulations.
What You Will Do:
- Lead strategic operations projects including sourcing new office/factory spaces and managing the logistics of robot delivery to major customer sites.
- Build and automate essential business systems for accounting, supplier management, and internal inventory using advanced AI tools like Claude and Relay.
- Support on‑site customer operations during key deployment periods, ensuring smooth real‑world performance and gathering critical feedback for the engineering team.
The ideal candidate:
- A highly proactive 'go‑getter' with experience in fast‑paced environments like early‑stage startups, venture capital, or top‑tier consulting.
- A power user of modern AI productivity tools who can demonstrate a track record of using LLMs and automation to streamline complex business processes.
- Highly adaptable and willing to travel within the UK, including supporting early‑morning customer site operations (starting at 4am) during deployment cycles.
Operations Manager / Founders Associate at Paddington Robotics Limited employer: Jack & Jill
Located in London, Paddington Robotics Limited offers a unique opportunity to work alongside an elite team from Amazon and Cambridge. Employees benefit from a dynamic startup environment and the chance to shape operational frameworks in a cutting-edge robotics field.
