At Beam, you get to do work that matters for the world. We’re solving the world's toughest social problems with an incredible team, tech and AI. And we’re growing fast 🚀
It’s not easy. Nothing worth doing ever is.
Join a company at the forefront of social impact, driving first-of-its-kind positive change. You’ll be part of a high-performance culture where you'll make a huge impact, rapidly progress your career, and truly enjoy your work.
From top-tier coaching and personal development budgets to competitive salaries, we take care of everyone who works at Beam.
We’ve already seen incredible growth from our Magic Notes product, helping case workers save over 8 hours of admin per week. From social workers and NHS clinicians to mental health practitioners and safeguarding specialists, over 20,000 frontline workers across the UK are now using Magic Notes regularly to deliver faster, more human-centred support.
The opportunity at Beam
We are seeking a highly skilled IT and Information Security Manager to join our team. You will oversee and manage Beam's IT infrastructure and information security strategies - making us more efficient, productive and secure. We’re looking for someone who has deep technical abilities and stakeholder management to drive out the future of our IT systems. You are the sort of person who loves finding automations and efficiencies in IT - so much so that everything “just works”.
What you’ll be doing
This is an incredible opportunity for someone to have complete ownership of our IT systems end-to-end. If you are someone who has seen all the great IT tools out there and wondered “why can’t we implement this?”, then this role could be perfect for you.
Developing the overall IT and security strategy alongside the CISO and CTO to support all our business operations - you’ll have the chance to bring your best ideas to the table
Implementing security and compliance measures for our systems with the right tools - caring about productivity and ensuring it doesn’t impede our ability to go fast
Focus on automating our IT set-up and bringing in the right technologies and tools to help us go faster, but safely and with all the compliance checks
Manage our risk and security through audits and device management that is easy to maintain as well as bringing in the right procedures to manage compliance
Liaising with external partners, e.g pentesters, to detect and respond to vulnerabilities
Responsible for ensuring IT / Security awareness and training at Beam
Bringing in the right hardware and software that helps us do our jobs in the best way possible, whilst maintaining a budget
Who we’re looking for
You deeply care about IT being a service that exists but isn’t noticeable. Things just work and it's all down to the processes you’ve put in place
You are autonomous and have a bias to action - the ownership of this area is vast and you will have to make decisions and problem solve quickly and effectively
You’ve managed IT infrastructure at scale before - you might not have been the owner of it, but have worked in a highly productive team and want that step up now
You’ll have over 5+ years experience in the IT world - worked in potentially similar-sized organisations or places that have experienced high growth
You have a deep and broad knowledge of IT software, networking and cybersecurity and are always looking for smarter ways to implement processes
Proficiency in security tools and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software.
You have gone through the dance of implementing compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and HIPAA.
You not only look at the processes in place, but the cost of them and deeply care about making businesses more efficient both monetarily and process-wise
We're committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through our work as an organisation, and that starts with the team we build. 53% 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. To that end, we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and/or those who’ve experienced social disadvantage.
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.
30 mins with our Talent team
1 hour with David Annez (CTO)
1 hour IT Strategy presentation to David and Stuart Murray (CISO)
30 minute wrap up with our CEO, Alex Stephany
About Beam
Our team of 200+ embraces a hybrid working approach, enjoying 2-3 days of vibrant collaboration in our beautiful Shoreditch co-working space, fully equipped with rooftop views, an onsite barista and kitted out gym.
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.
Perks
Generous EMI-qualifying share options
Access to therapy, coaching, classes & content - powered by Oliva
1:1 workplace coaching with More Happi
Your own financial well-being coach, through Bippit
Generous Holiday - 25 days with 3 additional days over the Christmas period + bank holidays
Work remotely up to 6 weeks a year
Eligible for a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years in service
Nursery scheme through Gogeta
Healthcare cover through Benenden Health
Enhanced parental leave: Primary Caregiver leave 18 weeks and Secondary Caregiver leave 4 weeks
£200 WellBeam budget for activities enhancing wellbeing and professional development
Annual membership to Shoreditch Exchange gym (London office only)
Pension scheme where we contribute 3% of your salary and you contribute 5%.
Free subscription to the Calm meditation app
Discounted bike and accessories with Cyclescheme, and tech products with Techscheme
Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you.
Compensation Range: £80K - £100K
