About Humly: Humly is a leading managed labor marketplace in the UK education recruitment sector, operating in a fragmented £2B+ annual market with over 250 local players. With a proven capital-efficient growth strategy, six acquisitions in two years, and a robust plan for organic growth, Humly is poised to capture 30% market share in the UK. Positioned as a category leader, the company targets a £40M GMV pace in 2025, with a 30% take rate.
The Opportunity: Humly seeks an experienced independent board member with a deep background in digital staffing marketplaces. The ideal candidate will be pivotal in guiding strategic growth, scaling, and fostering relationships between the company’s founders, existing board members, and investors.
What You’ll Do: As a board member, you’ll provide high-impact strategic advice, leveraging your experience in challenging the status quo to propel Humly’s growth. You will be instrumental in steering our next phase, focusing on organic growth, market consolidation, and securing future funding rounds in UK or USA.
Why This Role Matters: Humly is at the forefront of the managed labor marketplace space, which saw over $2.5B in global investments in 2024 alone. With a highly scalable model and ambitions to expand beyond the UK, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change in an industry ripe for disruption.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience: Founding, leading, or investing in a digital or staffing marketplace, with a proven track record in board governance and managing complex stakeholder dynamics.
Fundraising Expertise: Experience in successful fundraising in late-stage rounds (Series C and beyond) in London and/or the USA.
Network: A strong network within the UK investment and business ecosystem, bringing in potential strategic partnerships and opportunities.
Join Humly’s mission to reshape the education staffing landscape, create lasting value, and redefine the future of work in a sector ripe for innovation.
Let’s talk if you’re up for this challenge and believe you can help us unlock our true potential.