ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Founder’s Associate, you report directly to our Chief of Staff and work at the centre of how ERC System is run. You are a core enabler who helps the leadership team move faster, taking projects across external affairs, people and culture, stakeholder communications and operations through to completion. You are trusted with critical and confidential matters.

You work hand in hand with our leadership team and learn directly from them every day. You see first-hand how an aerospace company is built, from external engagement to internal culture, and gain a breadth of experience that few roles can offer.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepare briefings, decks and talking points for meetings with external stakeholders
• Support the coordination of leadership meetings, offsites and company events, from agenda to follow-up
• Track decisions and actions across the leadership team and make sure they get closed
• Support internal culture and people initiatives such as town halls and employee surveys
• Support the organisation of visits and events with political, defence and industry partners
• Manage correspondence on behalf of the leadership team, in English and German
• Take on ad-hoc projects for the Chief of Staff and leadership team

WHAT YOU BRING

• Studies in business, political science, engineering or a related field
• First experience in consulting, investment banking, a startup, a political office or a strategy role
• A hands-on, organised way of working: you juggle several priorities, keep track of details and follow through without being chased
• Absolute discretion with sensitive information on people, investors and defence programmes
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office and AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT
• Clear, structured writing and excellent presentation skills in English (C1) and German (B2)
• Citizenship of a NATO member state, due to security requirements
• A genuine interest in aerospace, defence or deep tech

WHAT WEC OFFER