Head of People Operations

Join a unique company that combines the excitement of working in a high-growth tech startup with the fulfilment of creating life-changing social impact.

At Beam, you get to do work that really matters. We’re solving the world’s toughest social problems. And we’re growing fast 🚀

About the role

In this critical role, you’ll work closely with the CEO to define and operationalise high-performance processes that will level up the life-changing impact of this iconic social startup. As our first People Ops hire, you will build a new People Operations function that will drive Beam’s continued growth.

This role is instrumental to delivering Beam’s mission, with a focus on scaling people processes and using data to ensure that we accelerate our top performing people and sensitively and openly handle teammates struggling with performance issues.

This is a role for a true all-rounder who loves working with data and people. As well as flexing your data and operational muscles, you’ll be adept at having impactful and difficult conversations, with experience here from your track record as a manager and leader. This role has exceptional progression potential through to Director level - and potentially - to a C-Suite role for sustained excellent performance.

You'll be

• Leading a small but growing team that you will support, mentor and develop

• Using and analysing data to manage performance at all levels, identifying trends and driving informed decisions

• Overseeing the end-to-end people experience lifecycle, spotting opportunities and improvements to our culture

• Facilitating and safeguarding employee movements, from promotions to performance and talent reviews

• Working directly with C-Suite leaders to develop your strategic and commercial skills

You'll have

• Strong startup operations background - we’re open to any kind of ops experience in a fast-paced environment

• Strong data-driven approach with proven ability to build and refine processes for efficiency and impact

• Track record driving high-performance as part of a team, as a manager and ideally as leader

• Experience managing performance at all levels, leading challenging conversations, and handling sensitive performance situations

• Expertise in coaching and developing managers to foster accountability and growth

Our benefits

• £80k-110k (dependent on experience - we'll have an open discussion)

• Access to therapy, coaching, classes & content - powered by Oliva

• Generous EMI-qualifying share options.

• Annual company festival to build a great Beam culture

• 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 - 25 days 3 additional days over the Christmas period + bank holidays.

• Pension scheme where we contribute 3% of your salary and you contribute 5%

• Your own financial well-being coach, through Bippit.

Application process

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

1. 30-minute video call with a member of our Talent Team

2. A practical task and presentation

3. Two online interviews with our People Team

   1.  30-minute online interview with our People Team

   2.  45-minute online interview with our Chief People Officer, Sasha

4. Meet our founders!

   1. 1-hour practical task with our CEO, Alex

   2. Additional Interview with our other co-founder Seb, subject to his availability

Good luck!