Why We Exist:
ATUM exists to support courageous founders who turn differentiating tech into world-changing companies that solve critical challenges in Energy, Medtech and Advanced Manufacturing. We bring capital, operational muscle and partners from academia, industry, VC, and government who co-invest in every build.
ATUM build ventures from scratch by helping researchers, corporates and founders turn breakthrough research into venture-scale companies, backing them with capital, corporate networks, and the operational guidance to navigate everything from technical validation and grants to go-to-market and growth.
The Opportunity:
We’re building a pool of exceptional talent across disciplines to support ATUM's activities. Whether your strength lies in technical due diligence, deep-tech commercialisation or operational scaling, we always want to hear from you.
You may be considered for opportunities in:
- Venture Building: suited to dynamic and entrepreneurial individuals with experience in science and/or engineering. This team bring in experience the venture building process, from technology due diligence to go-to-market commercialisation, focusing on building investible ventures for external founders to scale. Prior experience as a Founder, or as part of an early stage startup team, is highly sought after.
- Market Expansion: suited to engaging, entrepreneurial individuals with experience running innovation programmes, including evaluating and assessing deep-tech innovations, engaging mentors and entrepreneurs-in-residence, and scoping problem/interest areas with corporates. Familiarity with both corporate R&D and startup ecosystems is extremely valuable.
- Platform Operations: suited to those with skill sets that can be utilised to unlock ATUM's team, and ATUM's activities, to their full potential. This covers specialists in finance & investments, operations, marketing, talent & HR. Exposure to the world of entrepreneurship, either from inside a startup or as part of a VC or Venture Building team lends itself to quick ramp up in our environment.
Requirements
Values Alignment
Say what you do and do what you say
✅ What We Do:
- Transparent decision-making – Keep stakeholders informed and explain the “why” behind decisions.
- Own up to mistakes – If something goes wrong, acknowledge it, fix it, and learn from it.
- Open communication – Share feedback honestly and constructively, even when it’s difficult.
- Tough love when needed – We challenge each other to improve, always with the intent of helping the team grow.
❌ What We Don’t Do:
- Hide information or blame others when things go wrong instead of taking responsibility.
- Avoid difficult conversations to keep the peace at the cost of progress.
- Give vague or sugar-coated feedback that doesn’t help others improve.
Figure it out… And make it happen
✅ What We Do:
- Find solutions, not excuses – When facing a roadblock, look for alternatives and propose solutions.
- Share ideas and approaches – If you find a better way to do something, spread the knowledge.
- Celebrate progress – Small wins add up, and recognizing them keeps us motivated.
❌ What We Don’t Do:
- Wait for someone else to solve the problem instead of taking initiative.
- Stick to “the way it’s always been done” without questioning if there’s a better way.
- Ignore small achievements and only focus on final results.
Raise the bar - every time.
✅ What We Do:
- Always improve – Continuously refine skills, workflows, and approaches.
- Deliver work that exceeds expectations – Aim for impact, not just completion.
- Set new standards – Raise the bar for yourself and others.
❌ What We Don’t Do:
- Settle for “good enough” when we know it can be better.
- Repeat mistakes without learning from them.
- Avoid feedback or growth opportunities because they feel uncomfortable.
Benefits
What We Offer:
- Exposure to cutting-edge research, industry leaders and venture ecosystems
- The opportunity to shape the direction of new ventures and emerging markets
- Collaboration with a powerful cross-functional team of scientists, technologists, builders, operators and investors
- Flexible engagement pathways, from full-time roles on our team, to Entrepreneur-In-Residence positions
- A high-energy environment where collaboration and collective success sits at the core of all that we do
ATUM is an equal opportunity employer and partner, whether you are exploring joining our team, our Venture Build Programme, or one of our Portfolio Companies. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and our selection decisions are guided by our core values. If our mission resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
