As the Operations Lead, you will build the foundational systems required to scale a pioneer in synthetic fuel production. You’ll own critical workflows across manufacturing, legal, and hiring, ensuring Rivan Industries maintains elite execution as it expands its 50,000 sq ft facility. This is a high-intensity role for a technically-minded operator ready to drive real-world decarbonisation.
Operations Lead at Rivan Industries
Rivan Industries is building the future of energy by scaling the UK’s largest synthetic fuel plant. They are looking for an Operations Lead to own the foundations of their 50,000 sq ft manufacturing facility and drive elite execution across legal, hiring, and engineering workflows. If you’re a venture-backed operator with a passion for real-world impact and hardware at scale, this is your chance to join a team 1000x-ing their production to decarbonise heavy industry. This role offers significant equity and a unique £6,000 annual stipend to live near their South-East London HQ.
Want to apply for this role?
Jack finds you jobs at companies like Rivan Industries. Talk to Jack to get considered for roles that fit what you're great at.
Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£70k-£90k + Equity
Company
Rivan Industries
Role overview
Modular synthetic fuel plants11-50 employeesLondon, United KingdomSeed (VC-backed)
Rivan designs, manufactures and deploys synthetic fuel plants that produce the cheapest synthetic fuels on Earth.
Backed by Plural, 20VC, NFDG (Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross), Patrick Collison, John Collison.
What you will do
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and architectural workflows of a new 50,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in London.
- Own the legal function, managing commercial contracts, supplier agreements, and compliance while coordinating with external counsel.
- Build cross-company automations to integrate engineering, manufacturing, and finance functions into a seamless execution engine.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience building and scaling operations functions within a fast-paced, venture-backed startup environment.
- A technically-minded executor with “scar tissue” from managing complex hardware or manufacturing foundations through exponential growth.
- A curious builder who tinkers on side projects and demonstrates a deep urge to solve massive, real-world climate challenges.
Why this role is remarkable
- Work at the forefront of the energy transition with the company that deployed the UK’s largest synthetic fuel plant.
- Join an elite, high-intensity team with a clear 10-year path to making synthetic fuels cheaper than fossil fuels.
- Exceptional compensation package including a relocation/living stipend of £6,000 per year and significant equity in a rapidly scaling hardware company.
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 15 million jobs daily and helps you discover roles at companies like this.
Meet Jack
What happens next?
Jack’s an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack’s network.
If your profile’s a match and Rivan Industries wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.