Operations Director

9 hours ago


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

About The Future is Fungi Award

At The Future is Fungal, we believe that fungi have the potential to drive positive change in the world. Our mission is to catalyze frontier fungal research and innovation to solve some of humanity's largest environmental challenges.

We bring together a global ecosystem of scientists, corporates, investors, start-ups, and innovators to advance and accelerate fungal innovations. Our goal is to create a sustainable future by leveraging the power of fungi.

**Job Description**

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.

**Benefits**

  • 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.

**Who Are We Looking For?**

We are looking for an experienced operations professional with a passion for driving positive change in the world. You should have a proven track record of delivering complex initiatives on time and within budget. You should also have solid knowledge of budgeting, reporting and financial oversight.



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