At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate with the Founder to drive impactful AI decision-making.
- Company: Innovative startup focused on consequential AI solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, hybrid work, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Opportunity for rapid learning and growth in a dynamic startup environment.
- Why this job: Join a pioneering team and shape the future of AI in high-stakes environments.
- Qualifications: Entrepreneurial mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a track record of impact.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 £ per year.
About Norven Norven is building an independent institution for consequential AI decisions.
We bring together expert human judgement, structured evaluation and disciplined evidence to help organisations make more defensible decisions about whether, where and how AI should operate in high-consequence environments.
We are early-stage, founder-led and ambitious.
Our immediate focus is to build our first working product, engage credible design partners and establish the evidence, operating discipline and institutional foundations required to build an enduring company.
The opportunity We are looking for a high-agency Founding Chief of Staff to work directly with the Founder so can exceptional entrepreneurial achievement, unusual learning velocity or a non-traditional path with clear evidence of impact.
What matters most is how well you think, what you have built and what you are prepared to own.
How we work Truth before theatre: evidence matters more than presentation.
Builders, not spectators: we create the artefact, run the test and close the loop.
First-principles thinking: we challenge assumptions and reason precisely.
Ownership: we follow work through to a measurable outcome.
Challenge without ego: direct, respectful disagreement improves decisions.
Ambition with discipline: we want to build at institutional scale while earning trust through the details.
Working arrangement Approximately two days per week for an initial 12-week paid engagement.
Hybrid working, with periodic in-person founder sessions in London.
Direct reporting relationship to the Founder
Founding Chief of Staff (Part-Time / Fractional) employer: Norven
Norven is an exceptional employer for those seeking to make a meaningful impact in the field of AI decision-making. With a focus on truth, ownership, and first-principles thinking, employees are encouraged to challenge assumptions and contribute directly to the company's ambitious goals. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility while fostering collaboration during in-person sessions in London, making it an ideal environment for entrepreneurial minds looking to grow alongside a pioneering team.
