You will lead the Zero Gravity Fund end-to-end, expanding its reach from scholarships to philanthropically funded AI tutoring. As a key leader, you’ll pitch global partners for six-figure deals, manage charity governance, and design innovative impact models. This high-autonomy role is perfect for an execution-heavy operator seeking to merge AI with social purpose.
Head of Impact at Zero Gravity
Zero Gravity is on a mission to break the link between background and opportunity, and they need a Head of Impact to lead the Zero Gravity Fund. If you're a high-level operator ready to pitch global banks one day and design AI tutoring models the next, this is your chance to lead a charity within a fast-moving AI startup. Join a B Corp that offers share options, private healthcare, and a vibrant London HQ.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£50k-£60k + Equity
Company
Zero Gravity
Role overview
Higher Education30 employees
Zero Gravity is a platform that powers students from low-opportunity backgrounds into top universities and careers.
What you will do
- Own the strategy for the Zero Gravity Fund, designing new impact models and building the funding architecture for initiatives like AI tutoring.
- Cultivate and manage major partnerships with global banks, consultancies, and foundations to secure six-figure funding and long-term commitments.
- Manage the full operational lifecycle of the charity, including quarterly trustee board packs, financial controls, risk registers, and Charity Commission requirements.
Who this is a fit for
- A strong operator with experience in high-growth startups (20-100 employees) who can move from pitching C-suite executives to drafting governance policies.
- Proven track record in strategic partnerships or fundraising, ideally winning six-figure deals from corporate partners, foundations, or major donors.
- An AI-native systems thinker who uses AI tools to accelerate workflows and can build repeatable processes for scalable social impact programmes.
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead a registered charity (Zero Gravity Fund) that has already deployed over £2.3m to talented students from low-income backgrounds.
- Work directly with founder Joe and the leadership team in a fast-paced environment backed by $7.5M in funding to scale social mobility.
- Drive the intersection of AI and education, moving beyond traditional models to build scalable, technology-driven impact initiatives like AI tutoring in schools.
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