Vow is a food company – a very different one.
We create real meat products from animal cells, bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design.
We're on a mission to feed billions with food that's good for your taste buds and your planet.
We're on the search The Role + We're looking for a Chief of Staff who thrives on solving high-stakes, undefined challenges and brings structure, clarity, and pace to everything they touch.
This is an opportunity to help steer a fast-growing, category-defining company through its next phase of scale.
In this role, you\'ll report to the CEO as well as work closely with the rest of the leadership team to tackle the most important problems in the business, drive strategic priorities forward, and build the systems that will take us from where we are today to a globally scaled, multi-market organisation.
You'll have a front-row seat, and a driving role, in shaping how we operate, grow, and evolve.
This is a role with wide scope, high visibility, and direct access to a world-class leadership team, with alumni from SpaceX, Uber, Lemonade, Blackstone and more.
This role is 5 days a week in our Alexandria office/production facility.
For international applicants we can support visas and relocation.
~4–8 years' professional experience with proven track record in a similar operational, Chief of Staff, or business integration role, preferably within a fast-paced startup environment Experience in scaling functions, markets, or teams at a respected high-growth company Exposure to or a keen interest in physical operations (e.g. manufacturing, logistics, biotech, or hard tech) is highly desirable Ability to rapidly diagnose ambiguous complex problems and deliver practical, high-impact solutions Exceptionally strong communication skills, with confidence influencing and constructively challenging at all levels, including senior leaders Empathetic and ability to build high trust working relationships very quickly Strong project management and organisational skills across multiple priorities High adaptability, low ego, and a strong bias to action Drive high-impact strategic initiatives (~60%) Own and deliver cross-functional projects that accelerate growth Stand up new commercial or operational functions from scratch Drive international market entry and expansion Manage capital raising and investor-facing processes Take on undefined, urgent priorities and bring structure and progress Run the rhythm of the Leadership Team (~20%) Orchestrate leadership meetings, offsites, and leadership planning Drive accountability and clarity around top company priorities Create structure and systems to enable effective exec-level priority setting Drive company-wide alignment and communication (~20%) Own and run company All Hands and other business-wide cadences Improve how information and priorities cascade across the organisation Strengthen internal communication and cross-functional visibility Build strong relationships with the CEO and Leadership Team Improve prioritisation across leadership team by taking ownership of both leadership and company-wide cadences Take ownership of (and solve) at least one existential challenge for Vow end-to-end Within 6 months, you will: Launch or scale a new function, commercial vertical, initiative, or market entry Improve operational clarity and accountability across the exec team Drive strategic outcomes in partnership with CEO and other LT members Within 12 months, you will: Be seen as a key operator and trusted partner across the business Consistently lead Vow's most important initiatives, from commercial to capital Help shape how the company scales, operates, and communicates at every level A diverse, mission-led, dream team of Vowzers Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone.
To do this we need a team that's representative of the people we serve.
We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match.
Be yourself and come as you are.
Learn from the best Our team includes some of the world's top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades ofindustry experience.
Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat.
We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers\' growth as much as possible.
Cutting-edge technology We're bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world's most unique culinary experiences.
All without compromising on ethics or our planet.
Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup tocultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal.
We\'re wild because we can be.
Backed by the best We can make a real impact thanks to our investorsBlackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC.
Everyone is an owner In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every 'Vowzer'owns equity in the companyso we can all benefit from our hard work and future success. Paid parental leave For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver. We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets. Unlimited personal leave We understand life is hard sometimes. Emergencies happen, kids get sick, medical complications make it hard to be our best selves. Whatever the case, when faced with truly difficult situations, we don\'t want you to worry about work. Which is why Vow has an unlimited personal leave policy. We\'ll keep the lights on while you take care of yourself. Flexible working hours and location We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it. Converted warehouse \'campus\' Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.
Heaps of tasty samples from our culinary centre Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.
Human and dog friendly office An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self...and your dogs.
A variety of social clubs It\'s Vowzers who make our culture.
From book clubs to hiking groups, we're always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.
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