Chief Operations Manager

11 hours ago

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden The Future Is Fungi Award Full time

About The Future is Fungi Award

Our mission at The Future is Fungi Award is to drive innovation in the field of fungal research and sustainability. We aim to bring together a diverse global ecosystem of scientists, corporates, investors, start-ups, and innovators to advance and accelerate fungal innovations.

We see vast potential in the application of fungi to solve some of humanity's most significant environmental challenges, including climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, transitioning from a linear economic system, and pollution. This includes emerging frontier research on self-healing materials and fungal biobatteries.

As Chief Operating Officer, you will play a key role in driving our operational excellence and overall responsible for the organization's administrative functions. You will lead the internal execution of the award and related initiatives, freeing up our CEO to focus on external partnerships and fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operational Execution: Manage and execute day-to-day operational activities and administrative functions.
  • Project Management: Oversee and implement the timeline for the award, ensuring key milestones are met and establish efficient processes for jury coordination, application review, and event planning.
  • Financial Oversight: Manage budgeting, accounting and financial reporting.
  • Resource Coordination: Help recruit and coordinate part-time hires, contractors and volunteers to support operational goals.
  • Fundraising Support: Collaborate with the CEO to identify funders, prepare materials and drive fundraising efforts to secure philanthropic and sponsored partnerships.
  • Infrastructure & Legal Coordination: Responsible for transitioning the initiative to a foundation if suitable. Establish additional legal entities if needed and manage contracts and compliance requirements.
  • Strategic Contributions: Partner with the CEO to refine organizational strategies, ensuring alignment with the long-term vision of advancing fungal innovation.
  • Program Coordination: Support the operational aspects of initiatives like the Venture Builder Programme.
  • This role requires adaptability, structure, drive and a passion for combining operational rigor with visionary thinking.

**About the Role**

As our Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for driving our operational excellence and overall responsible for the organization's administrative functions. You will lead the internal execution of the award and related initiatives, freeing up our CEO to focus on external partnerships and fundraising.

**What We Offer**

  • A mission-driven environment where your work contributes directly to solving some of humanity's most pressing challenges.
  • The opportunity to shape and grow a global organization from its foundational stages to its establishment as a leader in fungal innovation.
  • A collaborative, supportive culture with a visionary team of sustainability pioneers.
  • Flexibility and autonomy in how you approach your work.
  • The chance to connect with and learn from a global network of thought leaders in science, sustainability, and innovation.

**How to Apply**

Send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're excited about this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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