Job Description

If you've been looking to join a fast-growing startup with a bold vision of a world where doing good is baked into everything we do, then you've found the right place!


Backed by General Catalyst, the same investors behind Stripe and Airbnb, we're building something truly extraordinary!

Our Mission

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Our mission at Goodstack is to

revolutionize how the world does good .

As a Series A social impact startup, we power global change through technology. We enable companies to seamlessly integrate positive impact into what they do through a unified platform while supporting nonprofits in gaining access to cutting-edge technology and finding new funding streams.


Global brands, including

Google, TikTok, LinkedIn, HSBC, OpenAI, Atlassian and Twilio

- as well as thousands of nonprofits, including the Red Cross, Cancer Research, and Oxfam - use Goodstack to make a difference.


We are on a rapid growth trajectory. Just in 2024, we facilitated

$3 billion in donations

to good causes. But this is just the beginning. We want to become the world's leading platform that facilitates donations to the most individual nonprofits in the world.


To achieve this, we need incredible people to help us on our journey -

we need you

Join us as Head of Data to help thousands of Nonprofits get access to funding!

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We're looking for an exceptionally detailed, hands-on, process-driven

Head of Data

to own the smooth flow of funds from customers to charities.


In this role, you'll play a critical role in ensuring that donations received on behalf of our customers are paid out to charities. You'll oversee a small team to execute this process end-to-end, monitor service levels, and act as the point of escalation on complex challenges. If you have a background building data team structures, enjoy facilitating comms across the board and want to work for a company making a hugely positive societal impact, this could be the perfect role for you!

As the Head of Data at Goodstack, your mission will be to:

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Build a high-impact data function that empowers every team to make smarter decisions and discover new growth opportunities. In the short term, assess and stabilise current tools and workflows. Long term, develop a scalable data strategy, hire a strong team, and become a trusted advisor to leadership.

Assess and strategise:

Audit the current data stack (dbt, snowflake), identify reliability risks, and define a scalable data strategy aligned to business goals

Deliver insights:

Build reliable reporting and dashboards that drive decision-making. Reduce reactive work by improving foundational systems

Partner cross-functionally:

Work closely with Product, RevOps, Operations, and leadership to translate business questions into data solutions and support goal-setting with clear KPIs and OKRs

Own infrastructure:

Maintain and evolve our data warehouse, pipelines, and analytics tools to improve accessibility and trust

Build the team:

Define the structure of the data team over time. Hire and lead a small, hands-on team across engineering, analytics, and planning

Drive culture:

Champion a company-wide data culture where insights are trusted, proactive, and core to planning

After 3 months, success will look like:

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Mapped current systems and risks Identified pain points from over-stretched resources Reduced firefighting by stabilising dashboards and workflows Set the direction for a more analytical, less reactive data function

Success beyond 3 months:

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Clear structure and roadmap for long-term sustainability Increased trust in data and reduced ad-hoc demand More predictable, structured delivery of data requests

This role is a perfect match for you if you have:

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Experienced in building data functions at fast-growing companies (7+ years) Skilled in modern data tools (e.g. airflow, looker, dbt, snowflake, databricks), SQL, and Python or Typescript Strategic thinker who's hands-on when needed Strong communicator who can influence with data Proven team builder with a bias for impact

Bonus if you have knowledge or love of:

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Passion for product instrumentation or customer-facing analytics Exposure to ML/AI or interest in its thoughtful application

What you can expect upon joining our team

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Salary reviews and share options becoming an integral part of our growth and share in the company's success


Goodstack's Workplace Giving


Vitality Plus - Private health insurance


250 Brighten your day annual budget


1000 Learning & development annual budget


Goodstack library


Tasty Tuesday! Office lunch is on the company


Slow run club (Wednesdays)


? Paid days off to volunteer for non-profit causes


Paid days to attend conferences


Paid day off on your birthday!


25 days annual leave, plus paid public holidays


Paid sick leave


Paid wellness leave


Parental leave


Flexible working hours


WFH budget upon joining


Pension


UK cycle-to-work scheme


Ecologi Carbon Offsetting


You're always welcome to pop in more often if you enjoy the buzz of being in the office. It's a warm, friendly space right in the heart of London


... and so much more

About us

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Since 2017, Goodstack has been at the forefront of creating a future where good will be built into everything we do. From daily commutes to weekend activities or grocery shopping, we envision a world where creating positive change is seamlessly integrated into our everyday lives. In this future, the depth and breadth of impact we can make through everyday actions will expand dramatically - benefiting both businesses and the world.


Businesses are expected to deliver on both profit and purpose and those that don't are falling behind. We're here to make it easy for any company, anywhere in the world, to integrate good into what they do. Doing this empowers everyone - companies, employees, consumers, and communities - to contribute to positive change and take meaningful action.

Let's do this!

OUR PLEDGE TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

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We take pride in our diverse and growing team representing 20+ nationalities across 5 continents ! Our continued expansion provides us with opportunities to embrace and celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, essential to our success. We actively seek and welcome applicants from all walks of life, regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

A team that represents the world that we are trying to support is a wiser, more knowledgeable and stronger one. We're excited for you to bring your experience, yourself and your special

lemon twist

to Goodstack to propel us forward in striving to create a better world for us all.

Check out our

Careers Page

for more details!