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Founders Associate

Axle Careers · London

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Type
Job
Organisation
Axle Careers
Location
London
Work mode
On-site
Deadline
Rolling / not stated
Posted
5 Aug 2026

About this job

<h2>About Us</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re proud to be supported by world-leading investors, including Energize Capital and Accel.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Read more about what we’re building <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="button--2de5X button--14TuV tertiary--1JsWJ external" href="https://www.axle.energy/blog/analysis/power-of-the-home"><strong><u>here</u></strong></a>.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>About the role</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">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:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">entering new markets, from research &amp; analysis to planning &amp; delivery</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">helping our new and existing clients get the most out of our software</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">exploring and delivering on opportunities for growth in new verticals and customer segments</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">This is a high-velocity, high-impact role. To succeed, you’ll need to learn quickly, act with purpose, and absorb &amp; process highly technical information. You’ll need to be strong with data, and have a ‘run through walls’ attitude to overcome the inevitable barriers.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>What's in it for you</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">A meaningful slice of equity in Axle, alongside a competitive salary, with total compensation ranging from £75k–£200k (base salary + equity). </p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Enhanced parental leave to support you through life's meaningful moments.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Bi-annual retreats to strengthen team connection &amp; shared purpose.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">The opportunity to directly shape the future of energy markets and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are <em>extremely</em> 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’.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Interview process</h2><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Initial interview</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Take-home exercise</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Final interview (in-person)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Offer, references, and welcome to the team!</p></li></ol><hr><p>Compensation: £75K – £200K</p><ul><li> • Total Compensation (salary + equity) £75K – £200K</li></ul><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>

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