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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. 

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Beam

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

You should appreciate a calm routine, be proactive and organized, work independently, thrive in a startup culture, and be fluent in English and German.

You will maintain office cleanliness, manage supplies, assist with admin tasks, support event planning, and ensure meeting rooms are ready for use.

People, HR & Administration

Facilities Management

Berlin

About Us: Beam is a Berlin-based startup company builder with a bias for (intra-)logistics and technical challenges. We’re looking for a reliable and organized part-time Office Assistant to ensure our office in Prenzlauer Berg runs smoothly. This role is perfect for someone looking to maintain a flexible, low-stress work schedule that fits seamlessly into their lifestyle. Whether you're a stay-at-home parent, retiree, or simply someone who values routine tasks and enjoys creating an organized, welcoming environment, this position offers the balance and flexibility you need. What You’ll Do: * Keep the Beam office in top shape by overseeing cleanliness and organization: * Ensure all spaces are ready for productive work * Maintain the kitchen area, run and empty the dishwasher, and clean surfaces * Manage the terrace area by sweeping leaves and general outdoor cleaning * Book meeting rooms and ensure they are tidy after use * Replenish supplies to keep the office stocked and running smoothly: * Regularly purchase fresh fruits and snacks from local suppliers * Monitor and order essential supplies like beverages, coffee, and stationery * Support with administrative tasks, such as: * Managing mailboxes, coordinating repairs, and tracking office keys * Handling train and hotel bookings for team members * Ensuring the printer is well-stocked and maintained * Organize events that bring the Beam community together: * Help plan our summer BBQ, Christmas party, and regular team gatherings * Assist in organizing community sessions and startup dinners Who We’re Looking For: We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to creating a great workplace experience and who is okay with "slower" workdays. There may be days with limited work for you to do, but we would still appreciate for you to be in the office in case you are needed. You’ll thrive in this role if you: * Appreciate a calm, predictable routine that still allows you to make an impact * Have a proactive, can-do attitude, and enjoy maintaining an organized and welcoming space * Are flexible, self-motivated, and enjoy working independently * Want to be part of a vibrant startup culture without the stress of a high-intensity workload * Has a fluency in English & German Why Join Beam? * Nicely located office in the heart of Kollwitzkiez in Prenzlauer Berg * Work-life balance: Flexible working hours that fit your schedule (8 hours per week) * Inspiring location: Our office is centrally located in Berlin, close to shops and cafes, making your day-to-day tasks convenient and enjoyable If you’re excited about being a key part of a creative and entrepreneurial community while enjoying flexibility and low-intensity tasks, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us:Beam is a Berlin-based startup company builder with a bias for (intra-)logistics and technical challenges. We’re looking for a reliable and organized part-time Office Assistant to ensure our office in Prenzlauer Berg runs smoothly. This role is perfect for someone looking to maintain a flexible, low-stress work schedule that fits seamlessly into their lifestyle. Whether you're a stay-at-home parent, retiree, or simply someone who values routine tasks and enjoys creating an organized, welcoming environment, this position offers the balance and flexibility you need.What You’ll Do: * Keep the Beam office in top shape by overseeing cleanliness and organization:    * Ensure all spaces are ready for productive work    * Maintain the kitchen area, run and empty the dishwasher, and clean surfaces    * Manage the terrace area by sweeping leaves and general outdoor cleaning    * Book meeting rooms and ensure they are tidy after use * Replenish supplies to keep the office stocked and running smoothly:    * Regularly purchase fresh fruits and snacks from local suppliers    * Monitor and order essential supplies like beverages, coffee, and stationery * Support with administrative tasks, such as:    * Managing mailboxes, coordinating repairs, and tracking office keys    * Handling train and hotel bookings for team members    * Ensuring the printer is well-stocked and maintained * Organize events that bring the Beam community together:    * Help plan our summer BBQ, Christmas party, and regular team gatherings    * Assist in organizing community sessions and startup dinners                  Who We’re Looking For:We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to creating a great workplace experience and who is okay with "slower" workdays. There may be days with limited work for you to do, but we would still appreciate for you to be in the office in case you are needed. You’ll thrive in this role if you: * Appreciate a calm, predictable routine that still allows you to make an impact * Have a proactive, can-do attitude, and enjoy maintaining an organized and welcoming space * Are flexible, self-motivated, and enjoy working independently * Want to be part of a vibrant startup culture without the stress of a high-intensity workload * Has a fluency in English & German         Why Join Beam? * Nicely located office in the heart of Kollwitzkiez in Prenzlauer Berg * Work-life balance: Flexible working hours that fit your schedule (8 hours per week) * Inspiring location: Our office is centrally located in Berlin, close to shops and cafes, making your day-to-day tasks convenient and enjoyable         If you’re excited about being a key part of a creative and entrepreneurial community while enjoying flexibility and low-intensity tasks, we’d love to hear from you!

Part-Time Office Assistant - Beam

Part-Time Office Assistant

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.

Business, Operations & Strategy

London

At Beam, you get to do work that matters for the world. We’re solving the toughest social problems with an incredible team, tech and AI. And we’re growing fast 🚀 It’s not easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. But we take care of everyone who works here with everything from coaching to personal budgets and pay competitively.  You’ll be joining a company that’s having a huge positive impact with a high-performance culture where you can learn and grow, enjoy your career, and progress rapidly.  About the role Beam has always blazed a trail: from starting out as the world’s first crowdfunding platform for homeless people to now leveraging the latest technologies to reinvent welfare services with AI. As the Chief of Staff to Alex Stephany, Beam’s Founder & CEO, you’ll have a front row seat as Beam continues to define how technology and AI can be used for good in the startup ecosystem. This is not for a mere onlooker: this role is for an ambitious and deeply capable executor and doer, who is excited to deliver complex work across a range of functions against their own sky-high standards - and at speed. Alex’s first Chief of Staff is today Beam’s Chief Customer Officer. This role will also bring an opportunity to pave your own way and career at Beam while learning from an experienced founder who previously ran Index Ventures-backed JustPark (acquired). 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 You are * Humble, empathetic, hungry to make an impact * Excited about the possibilities of tech and AI to bring change * An experienced generalist, ready to execute (or learn) quickly when faced with a challenge * Strategic and analytical, eyes on the big picture whilst constantly understanding what we need today to achieve tomorrow * An engaging communicator, ready to communicate at all levels and functions within Beam * Ambitious, dedicated to achieving great things and hands on and in the detail to achieve them You’ll need * 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 About Beam We’re a team of over 150 working from our beautiful, light-filled co-working space in Shoreditch and from home.  We’ve picked up an armful of awards for our work, including one from our former Queen. We've also been named by WIRED as one of London's 10 hottest startups and by LinkedIn as a Top 15 UK Startup. Meanwhile, we've been covered in the media literally thousands of times, including the likes of The FT, BBC, TechCrunch, Forbes and The Guardian. We’re also proud to be backed by some of the world's leading tech investors and entrepreneurs, including the founders of Booking.com, Calm, Shazam and Dropbox.  Application process Moving company is a big step. So we have a rigorous process that's not for everyone, but key to giving you plenty of time to learn about Beam while we get to know you. 1. 1st stage interview discussing the role, your experience and motivations 2. Take home task 3. Management scenarios 4. Culture & values interview Feeling excited?  Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you.

At Beam, you get to do work that matters for the world. We’re solving the toughest social problems with an incredible team, tech and AI. And we’re growing fast 🚀It’s not easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. But we take care of everyone who works here with everything from coaching to personal budgets and pay competitively. You’ll be joining a company that’s having a huge positive impact with a high-performance culture where you can learn and grow, enjoy your career, and progress rapidly. About the roleBeam has always blazed a trail: from starting out as the world’s first crowdfunding platform for homeless people to now leveraging the latest technologies to reinvent welfare services with AI.As the Chief of Staff to Alex Stephany, Beam’s Founder & CEO, you’ll have a front row seat as Beam continues to define how technology and AI can be used for good in the startup ecosystem.This is not for a mere onlooker: this role is for an ambitious and deeply capable executor and doer, who is excited to deliver complex work across a range of functions against their own sky-high standards - and at speed.Alex’s first Chief of Staff is today Beam’s Chief Customer Officer. This role will also bring an opportunity to pave your own way and career at Beam while learning from an experienced founder who previously ran Index Ventures-backed JustPark (acquired).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 sizesYou are * Humble, empathetic, hungry to make an impact * Excited about the possibilities of tech and AI to bring change * An experienced generalist, ready to execute (or learn) quickly when faced with a challenge * Strategic and analytical, eyes on the big picture whilst constantly understanding what we need today to achieve tomorrow * An engaging communicator, ready to communicate at all levels and functions within Beam * Ambitious, dedicated to achieving great things and hands on and in the detail to achieve themYou’ll need * 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 workingAbout BeamWe’re a team of over 150 working from our beautiful, light-filled co-working space in Shoreditch and from home. We’ve picked up an armful of awards for our work, including one from our former Queen. We've also been named by WIRED as one of London's 10 hottest startups and by LinkedIn as a Top 15 UK Startup. Meanwhile, we've been covered in the media literally thousands of times, including the likes of The FT, BBC, TechCrunch, Forbes and The Guardian.We’re also proud to be backed by some of the world's leading tech investors and entrepreneurs, including the founders of Booking.com, Calm, Shazam and Dropbox. Application processMoving company is a big step. So we have a rigorous process that's not for everyone, but key to giving you plenty of time to learn about Beam while we get to know you. 1. 1st stage interview discussing the role, your experience and motivations 2. Take home task 3. Management scenarios 4. Culture & values interviewFeeling excited? Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you.

Chief of Staff to the CEO - Beam

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We've also been named by WIRED as one of London's 10 hottest startups and by LinkedIn as a Top 15 UK Startup. Meanwhile, we've been covered in the media literally thousands of times, including the likes of The FT, BBC, TechCrunch, Forbes and The Guardian.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re also proud to be backed by some of the world's leading tech investors and entrepreneurs, including the founders of Booking.com, Calm, Shazam and Dropbox. &lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Application process&lt;p&gt;Moving company is a big step. So we have a rigorous process that's not for everyone, but key to giving you plenty of time to learn about Beam while we get to know you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;1st stage interview discussing the role, your experience and motivations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Take home task&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Management scenarios&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Culture &amp;amp; values interview&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;Feeling excited? &lt;p&gt;Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you.&lt;/p&gt;

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