Chief of Staff to the CEO

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You become an extension of the CEO's judgment: trusted to represent their priorities, take full ownership of strategic projects and protect their time and focus You context-switch constantly: strategy one hour, an operational fire the next, without losing the thread on what matters most company-wide You bring calm, structure, and follow-through to a fast-moving environment, turning the CEO's intent into reliably executed outcomes You bring either 2-4 years of experience in a fast-paced start-up / scale-up environment, consulting, investment banking or VC, and/or at least 2 years of experience founding and running your own company You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills paired with a proactive, hands-on mindset You communicate fluently in both English and German, written and verbal, and can convey complex ideas concisely to different audiences You thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and are a self-starter with a high sense of ownership, strong work ethic, entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to work independently You are passionate about contributing to our goal of energy-efficient buildings and a sustainable future Join one of Europe's fastest growing climate companies, fresh off a €17.5M Series A! Why Now VARM? Buildings are the largest energy consumers in Europe, making them CO₂ monsters. They account for 40% of our energy usage, causing 36% of all EU CO₂ emissions. That's why the decarbonization of buildings is essential for a sustainable future. Why Us? At VARM, we are pushing insulation forward. We help our customers save up to 50% on their heating costs and decrease their CO₂ emissions. To scale insulation, we closed a a new financing round with top-tier investors. Join our mission now to change an entire industry for good. Our Goal? Becoming Europe's Insulation Champion and insulate 1 million houses over the next 10 years! Now is your chance to be part of our vision. Join us in building a market-leading company in the climate sector. Unf*ck the planet with us and actively contribute to slashing CO₂ emissions from buildings. Our Benefits: Competitive compensation package: We will offer you a mix of cash and stock options based on your appetite for upside Be part of our core-team, building in a super-hot phase of an early-stage climate-tech startup Make an impact at VARM: Shape our culture and the way we work and collaborate together. Nothing is set in stone - you have a direct impact, while we are growing and building together Make an impact on the earth: Do you want to make a difference in the fight against climate change? Become part of the solution and actively shape the energy transition Onsite first, but hybrid work keeps us flexible: We believe that in-person collaboration is an integral part of working together, but offer flexibility for remote working Grow with us: We take your personal development seriously, which includes being mentored and challenged in regular founder feedback sessions Start-up culture: We offer you hybrid work, training, team events, and a great office setup in the heart of Kreuzberg Discounted fitness programs Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds

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