Head of Communications

At Beam, you get to do work that really matters. We’re solving the world’s toughest social problems. 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 highly competitively. 

You’ll be joining a company that’s having a huge impact on people’s lives with a culture where you can be yourself, have fun and progress rapidly. 

About the role

We believe important stories must be told and none are more important than the millions of people in the UK that have been left behind.

Beam creates human-centred technology that have empowered over 4,000 people to overcome barriers to stable employment and housing. We deliver this impact by partnering with over 90 local authorities and major Central Government departments.

You’ll work directly with our Founder and CEO and senior leaders to tell the success stories of working with people and government bodies, helping to grow our reputation in the public sector and among prospective employees.

Using an incredible craft for effective storytelling and a strong network in the media, together we’ll position Beam as the leader in technology and AI for welfare services.

You’ll be

• Managing the whole PR lifecycle - practising the entire PR lifecycle, from idea generation to prepping media lists, pitching and media training

• Securing press opportunities - landing a series of Tier 1 and specialist trade press opportunities; sharing stories of our impact and innovation in the sector

• Strategic with PR - smart about building a PR roadmap to maximise our positive exposure, while remaining alert to reactive opportunities

• Collaborating with partners - building strong working relationships with communications professionals at many government partners

• Immersed in tech - passionate about the innovation of welfare services and AI for good

• Networking - a face for Beam’s PR, you’ll spark conversations at in-person events and manage relationships with leading journalists and commentators

You are

• Passionate - about using PR and storytelling to transform how government can raise the bar on services for those left behind

• Strategic and hands-on - entrepreneurial and love rolling up your sleeves to make something happen, but can also plan and execute an impactful PR strategy

• A PR expert - you’ll have a stellar background in securing tier 1 and specialist press hits in agencies and / or startups to grow the reputation of a brand in a complex sector

• Aninfinite learner - you may have no or limited experience of working with government but you’re someone who loves to learn and be in the detail

• A natural networker - someone who can build strong relationships with journalists, other organisations’ comms leaders while interfacing with senior figures in government and business

• Goal-driven - able to work with discipline to ambitious impact targets and be a bar raiser for direct reports and others

• Adaptable - you thrive on ambiguity, and are energised by the idea of working in a scaling tech company, getting your hands dirty in a fast-moving and ambitious startup

About Beam

We’re a team of over 150 working from our beautiful 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’re one of the 10 hottest startups in London, according to WIRED magazine and one of LinkedIn’s Top 15 UK Startups for 2022. We’re also proud to be rated a top company to work for by Escape the City, Tempo and The Dots.

We’re committed to hiring diversely and inclusively. You don’t need a degree to work here and we love to hear from global majority candidates and/or those who’ve experienced social disadvantage. 65% of the people we support are from global majority backgrounds and 17% have disabilities. We believe we serve these people best when we’re a diverse and inclusive team.

Our benefits

• Salary of £70k-100k per annum – highly competitive in the tech for good and social enterprise space

• EMI-qualifying share options

• On-demand therapy, coaching, classes & content - powered by Oliva

• Annual company retreat

• Personal development budget

• 1:1 workplace coaching with More Happi

• Regular team talks from leading UK tech entrepreneurs

• Free subscription to Calm meditation app

• Discounted bike and accessories with Cyclescheme

• Discounted tech products with Techscheme

• Generous Holiday - 28 days per year + bank holidays

• Your own financial wellbeing coach through Bippit

Application process

We have a 4-stage interview process, giving you plenty of time to learn about Beam while we get to know you.

1. Screening call with a member of our talent team

2. Timed tasks that simulate relevant aspects of the day-to-day role

3. 1-1 interview with our CEO

4. Presentation to senior stakeholders on a strategic challenge

5. 3 x 1-1 meetings with other Beamers

Feeling excited? 

Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you.