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Volunteer Opportunity: Deputy Head of Operations. Initially recruiting for Europe with the intention of replicating the role across Americas, Asia and Africa.
Organisation: SkilledUp Life
Location: Remote (Initial role Europe-focused)
Commitment: 3 hours per day, Monday to Friday (60 Volunteer Days)
Duration: 13 weeks (with potential extension)
About SkilledUp Life
SkilledUp Life provides a global pool of skilled volunteers to help tech startups grow faster, while volunteers gain valuable experience to advance their careers. We are on a mission to help 100,000 tech startups succeed.
Purpose of the Role
As Deputy Head of Europe (Growth), you will work alongside the CEO and Team Leaders to drive growth across four key areas:
* Customer Growth – Engaging early-stage tech startups to join SkilledUp Life.
* Revenue Growth – Supporting the conversion of startups into paying customers.
* Volunteer Growth – Attracting and onboarding new volunteers across Europe.
* Team Growth – Recruiting and building the European growth team to strengthen operations.
You will play a crucial role in scaling SkilledUp Life’s impact across the European tech ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
* Startup Acquisition: Identify and engage early-stage tech startups in Europe, introducing SkilledUp Life as a growth partner.
* Work with European accelerators and incubators to access startup deal flow.
* Revenue Contribution: Support the sales process, from lead generation to nurturing and conversion into paying clients.
* Volunteer Recruitment: Promote SkilledUp Life’s volunteer opportunities across European networks, universities, and communities.
* Build partnerships with educational institutions to expand the volunteer base.
* Team Recruitment & Development: Recruit, onboard, and manage volunteers to build a strong European growth team.
* Growth Reporting: Track and report on customer, revenue, volunteer, and team growth metrics weekly.
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong interest in tech startups and innovation.
* Experience in sales, business development, partnerships, or community growth.
* Excellent communication and networking skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively across distributed teams.
* Leadership potential with a proactive, growth-driven mindset.
What You Will Gain
* Leadership Experience: Step into a senior role, shaping SkilledUp Life’s European growth strategy.
* Networking: Build high-value relationships with startup founders, accelerators, and educational institutions.
* Startup Insight: Gain deep exposure to the challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage tech companies.
* Career Growth: Strengthen your CV with proven experience in growth leadership at an international startup-focused organisation.
* Impact: Play a pivotal role in helping tech startups and volunteers across Europe grow and succeed.
Ideal For
* Emerging leaders looking to step into a regional leadership role.
* Volunteers passionate about driving measurable growth in customers, revenues, volunteers, and teams.
* Individuals aiming to accelerate their career in sales, business development, partnerships, or startup ecosystems.
Disclaimer
This is a voluntary position, i.e. there is no direct financial compensation, promise of future paid work or any taxable benefit in kind.
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