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OpenMinds is one of the fastest-growing companies dedicated to building cognitive defence capabilities for democracies, with a core focus on countering disinformation and influence operations.
We provide governments and institutions with full-cycle cognitive threat intelligence and response solutions, focusing especially on the Russo-Ukrainian war. By combining AI-driven tools with expert analysts, we deliver research, execute counter-influence campaigns, and measure their real-world impact.
In the past two years, OpenMinds has led over 350 counter-disinformation campaigns and published 55+ reports on the Russo-Ukrainian war and propaganda. Our work has been featured in The Economist, The Times, The Guardian, The New York Times, CNN, and The Financial Times.
Our core values are speed, experimentation, elegance, and focus.
We’re growing our team and looking for passionate, proactive professionals eager to help fight disinformation on a global scale.
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Operations to join our leadership team. In this role, you’ll partner closely with our CEO to drive operational excellence and support OpenMinds’ rapid growth.
– Bring 5+ years as a COO, Head of Operations, Operations Director, or similar senior role.
– Have strong expertise in HR, recruitment, finance, and process design and a track record of building and optimizing these functions.
– Have scaled operations for teams of 50+ in high-growth environments.
– Are data-savvy with strong analytical skills and fluency in relevant operational tools (Excel/Sheets, Notion).
– Thrive on continuous optimisation—tracking metrics, refining processes, and scaling people and workflows effectively.
– Are an effective communicator and leader, inspiring alignment and collaboration across teams.
– Have a strong command of written and spoken English (C1 level or higher)
– Design a scalable operational architecture to support the growth of our team from 25 to 100+ members in the next 2 years.
– Oversee financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and aligning financial strategies with our operational objectives.
– Conduct process audits across departments, enhancing efficiency through automation, checklists, and innovative tools.
– Set and monitor departmental goals and KPIs to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
– Identify and mitigate operational risks to ensure long-term sustainability.
– Support the legal team in managing compliance and legal matters.
– Report directly to CEO.
– Be part of a fast-growing company at the forefront of AI-driven solutions in social, solving the most difficult problems in the domains of social behaviour analytics, threats intelligence, and national security, and contributing to Ukrainian victory
– Competitive market salary
– Work face-to-face with world-leading experts in their fields, who are our partners
– Flexible work arrangements, including adjustable hours, location, and remote/hybrid options
– Opportunities for professional development within a multidisciplinary team, boasting experience from academia, tech, and intelligence sectors
– Thrive in a work culture that values resourcefulness, initiative, and independence – no micromanagement, just impact.
