Chief of Staff (m/f/d)

About the role

We are looking for a results‑driven Chief of Staff to build the operating backbone behind our leadership team. Reporting directly to the COO, you will turn strategy into structured decisions, drive high‑priority initiatives from concept to delivery, and ensure our ways of working keep pace with our ambitions.

Key responsibilities

• Translate company strategy into actionable plans, support teams in adopting the new organisational structure and improve cross‑team collaboration.
• Own high‑priority initiatives end‑to‑end, partnering with senior leadership and department heads from concept through delivery.
• Steer and track cross‑departmental projects, holding teams accountable to timelines and deliverables.
• Assess the organisational structure, identify capability gaps and lead efforts to close them.
• Design and refine internal processes, workflows, meeting rhythms and automation tools.
• Prepare and facilitate internal leadership meetings, produce analyses, presentations and decision papers for the C‑level.
• Support day‑to‑day operations, handling high‑visibility administrative topics and coordinating when leadership needs unblockers.

Required profile

• Outstanding academic background, MBA preferred.
• 2‑5 years of experience in consulting, scale‑ups, VC/PE, or as COO/CoS/Head of Operations in a mid‑size startup.
• Excellent project‑management abilities with a structured, analytical approach.
• Professional written and verbal communication in German and English.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Resilient, proactive attitude with a strong follow‑through.
• Willingness to work on‑site four days a week in Berlin‑Kreuzberg.

Required skills

• Google Slides for creating presentations.
• Spreadsheets (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets) for data analysis and reporting.

What we offer

• A meaningful role creating a product with real community value.
• Collaborative, experienced team with regular knowledge‑sharing events.
• Insights into the full workflow of our social startup and the nebenan.de foundation.
• Additional monthly allowance of €35 via the SpenditCard.
• 30 days of vacation per year, with work‑ation and sabbatical options.
• Office located in Berlin‑Kreuzberg with regular yoga and Lunch & Learn sessions.