❓ Why join
We are a hyper-growth Tech startup on a mission to revolutionise student rental. We’re now looking for an Assistant to our CEO to help us on the next stage of our journey.
We were formed after our co-founders, Harry and Ben, experienced the pain-points of renting a house while at university, and knew that there had to be a better way. We're now up and running in four UK cities and have launched in the US. In 2023 we were recognised by Tech Climbers as a rapidly scaling tech company, and we're currently fundraising to fuel our growth even further.
🧑💻 What you'll do
As the Assistant to our CEO at Housr, you will work directly alongside our CEO, playing a critical role in shaping the company's strategic direction and supporting investment raising activities. You will be the right-hand person to our CEO, handling a variety of tasks that include administrative duties and executive assistance. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a high-growth startup environment and contribute to the success of a cutting-edge PropTech company.
* Manage the CEO’s calendar, schedule meetings, and stay on top of shifting priorities.
* Book travel, organise logistics, and handle meeting prep and follow-ups.
* Provide admin support across the business and to the wider senior leadership team.
* Take care of personal tasks and errands like booking appointments, grabbing coffees during meetings, handling dry cleaning or coordinating deliveries.
* Help the CEO cut out time-wasting tasks and stay focused on business priorities.
* Spot bottlenecks or inefficiencies and suggest better ways to get things done.
* Support strategic projects including market research, investor coordination, pitch decks and data room management.
* Own high-priority one-off projects that need someone capable and proactive to make them happen.
🔍 What we're looking for
* Previous commercial experience in a similar support role (EA/PA, Chief of Staff or Ops Associate), ideally in a startup or fast-paced environment (ideally 18 months+ exp)
* Proven ability to manage a senior leader’s schedule, prioritise their time, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
* Confidence handling both business and personal tasks with the same level of ownership and care.
* Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail. You naturally plan ahead and always have a backup plan ready.
* Strong communication skills: you can write a clear email, speak confidently with stakeholders, and keep things moving without needing to be chased.
* Comfortable working independently, solving problems quickly and staying calm under pressure.
* Bonus points if you’ve supported a founder or senior exec before or have worked closely with investors or external stakeholders.
💸 What we offer
* Salary - Genuinely competitive: we'll give you a full breakdown at the intro stages.
* Share Options - The opportunity to gain from Housr’s success with our Share Options scheme (again, we’re happy to discuss during the interview process)
* Holiday - 25 days off, plus bank holidays each year
* Free Gym Membership - Keep fit, with free use of our on-site gym
* Monthly Team Lunches - At the end of each month, we all grab lunch together as a team, and also have the afternoon off to focus on ourselves
* Company socials - A chance to let our hair down as a team. Past socials have ranged from paintball to ping pong tournaments - we’re quite competitive!
* Central Office Space - Located in the heart of Manchester, and complete with on-site barista
* Hybrid Work Policy - We’re big advocates of in-person collaboration. We’re in the office four days a week, with Thursday as a team-wide work from home day.
📝 Interview Process
* First Stage - Exploratory screening call with our Talent Partner (30 mins)
* Second Stage - Video call with our CEO & potentially COO (60 mins)
* Offer - If we think it’s a good fit, we’ll make you an offer! 🎉