As the first technical hire, you will build an AI-native operating system from scratch for the £67B European certification market. You will design scalable workflow automations—integrating LLMs for scheduling and document generation—while embedding with acquired SMEs across the UK to modernize their legacy operations and drive immediate profitability through technology.
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Senior Founding Technical Lead at Venmark
Join an ambitious AI-native startup as their first technical hire and build the operating system for the £67B European certification industry. Backed by £12m from Creandum and Cherry Ventures, this role offers the unique challenge of designing an AI platform from scratch while acquiring and modernising traditional SMEs. You will work directly with a serial exited founder to automate mission-critical workflows, from route-planning to compliance reporting, driving a company already on track for £8m in revenue. If you want to move beyond SaaS dashboards and apply LLMs to high-impact, real-world physical operations with significant equity upside, this founding role is for you.
About this role
Role overview
About the company
Venmark
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Venmark is the first AI-native certification company for the physical world — a market generating $67bn in annual revenue in Europe alone. We acquire and partner with traditional service providers, bringing them onto our Venmark AI platform to turn fragmented compliance into a single, intelligent system. Think Vanta for buildings, sites and goods. Founded in June 2025 by a serial exited founder and an M&A expert, Venmark raised a $12m Pre-Seed from Creandum and Cherry Ventures.
What you'll do
What you will do
- Design and build the core AI platform from zero, including an API layer, automated workflow tools, and end-user compliance dashboards.
- Act as a technical advisor during business acquisitions, embedding with on-site teams to identify bottlenecks and migrate legacy data systems.
- Develop and implement AI-powered solutions for complex operational tasks like route-planning, automated pricing, and compliance report generation.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- 4+ years of full-stack engineering experience with proficiency in NextJS, TypeScript, and Java or Python for backend systems.
- Proven track record of building and deploying AI-powered workflow automations and working with cloud-native infrastructure (AWS/GCP).
- Pragmatic builder who can translate complex business problems into technical solutions and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders in the field.
Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Join a venture-backed startup with massive traction, on track to hit £8m revenue by April 2026 through a unique M&A and AI-integration strategy.
- Rare opportunity to lead technical direction as the first hire for a serial exited founder and ex-Creandum VP, with significant equity participation.
- Real-world impact applying modern AI to the unglamorous but essential SME sector that generates over 60% of European economic wealth.
Jack & Jill
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
Meet Jack
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 15 million jobs daily and helps you discover roles at companies like this.
How does this work?
Jack’s an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack’s network.
If it’s a match and the company wants to meet you, they’ll make the intro. In the meantime, if you’d like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.