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Beam

Sep 12

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You have a proven record in high-growth tech, hands-on experience in Finance/Legal/People, strong quantitative skills, excellent storytelling ability, and a passion for strategic project management.
  • You will lead teams, simplify complex operations, set and track metrics, contribute to strategy, analyze data, and tackle diverse challenges regularly.

Requirements

  • A proven track record of driving high-performance in a high-growth tech company - evidence of excelling in a high-performance fast-moving culture as a senior managerial or Chief of Staff
  • Hands-on Finance, Legal, People, or Talent experience - you’ll be used to executing in at least two of these functions - fundraising experience is a nice-to-have
  • Strong quantitative skills - at ease working with numbers to decipher insights and deliver tangible changes, potentially developed via a quantitative degree and/or background in consulting or finance
  • Ability to tell a story - natural communication skills and the gravitas to bring various teams and a truly diverse workforce together on a journey
  • A passion for strategic project management - able to both meticulously plan and execute projects, with the confidence to change direction when something isn’t working

Responsibilities

  • You’ll be
  • Leading people and teams - you’ll be an experienced, highly capable team leader and manager, excited to deliver high-performance from yourself and those you manage
  • Operational superstar - you can elegantly simplify the complex and create clear memorable processes for use across a team of nearly 200 Beamers
  • Metric-obsessed - you’ll be energised by setting KPIs and OKRs (we use a variant called Impact Goals) - then executing against them with strong discipline
  • Hands-on and strategic - you’ll develop impressive customer and market knowledge and input into company-wide strategy with our leadership team
  • Building models and analysing data - you’ll be a GSheets whiz, comfortable building models, dashboards, and working with large amounts of company data to iterate how we work
  • Open to taking on new challenges on a regular basis - you’ll be excited to have variety in your role, solving a conveyor belt of problems of different shapes and sizes

FAQs

What is the role of the Chief of Staff at Beam?

The Chief of Staff to the CEO will lead teams, manage operational processes, set KPIs and OKRs, and contribute to company-wide strategy while supporting the CEO in driving the company's mission.

What qualifications are necessary for this position?

A proven track record of driving high performance in high-growth tech companies, hands-on experience in Finance, Legal, People, or Talent functions, strong quantitative skills, and excellent communication abilities are required.

Is experience in fundraising important for the Chief of Staff role?

While not mandatory, fundraising experience is considered a nice-to-have for applicants.

What kind of work culture does Beam promote?

Beam fosters a high-performance culture that emphasizes impact, learning, growth, and collaboration among employees.

What tools and skills are essential for this position?

Proficiency in Google Sheets for building models and dashboards, strategic project management skills, and the ability to analyze data effectively are essential.

Who will the Chief of Staff be working with?

The Chief of Staff will work closely with the CEO, leadership team, and teams across various functions within Beam.

What kind of challenges might the Chief of Staff face in this role?

The Chief of Staff can expect to tackle a variety of complex problems and be open to new challenges regularly.

What is the application process for the Chief of Staff position?

The application process includes a first-stage interview, a take-home task, management scenarios, and a culture & values interview.

What are the main qualities looked for in candidates?

Qualities include humility, empathy, ambition, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.

Where is Beam's office located?

Beam’s office is situated in a beautiful, light-filled co-working space in Shoreditch.

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Beam

Transforming how the world supports those left behind, through the power of people and technology. Join us 🚀

Government
Industry
51-200
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Beam is an award-winning Tech for Good start-up and crowdfunding platform that supports homeless people and refugees into stable jobs and homes. Funded by the Mayor of London and the world's top tech entrepreneurs, and partnered with over 50 government bodies, Beam’s service is transforming how the world supports those left behind. A breakthrough innovation in social mobility, Beam has been covered widely in the media, including by the BBC, The Times, The FT, The Independent, Evening Standard, Sky, Time Out and others. Also named one of London’s Top 10 Startups by WIRED magazine and Top 15 UK Startups by LinkedIn.