Office Manager (f/m/d), full-time or part-time in Berlin (maternity cover)

About Speedinvest

Speedinvest is a leading early-stage venture capital firm with more than €1.2 billion AuM and 30+ investment managers based in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, and Vienna. Our dedicated sector-focused teams are the first to fund Europe’s most innovative technology startups and our in-house operational experts are on hand to offer founders ongoing support with growth, HR, market expansion, and more. Bitpanda, GoStudent, Wayflyer, Moove, CoachHub, Schüttflix, TourRadar, Adverity, TWAICE and many others are among our portfolio of 300+ companies.
We are looking to expand our team and are hiring an Office Manager based in Berlin. Please note that this is a fixed-term maternity cover position, initially for 12 months with the possibility of extension to 18 months or longer.

About The Position

Our culture is a cornerstone of who we are and we’re looking for a new team member to translate that into a lived experience in our office.
If you enjoy creating a positive, welcoming work environment where everyone is motivated to come in the office—and you love keeping things running smoothly and efficiently—this could be your dream job.
In this role, you’ll have a wide range of responsibilities and the flexibility to constantly find ways to enhance our workspace. Your mission is to ensure everyone who enters our office has a great experience, from team members to visiting founders, investors, and suppliers.
Please note that this role requires working from our Berlin office and is not a remote position.

Your Responsibilities

Office Management: 

• You will be based in the Berlin office, but are also responsible for remotely managing the Munich and Paris offices
• Responsible for the smooth running of the office - including managing all suppliers and services. In this role, you will be leading all office-related operations and relationships
• Act as the main point of contact for the landlord and building management, resolving any office and facility issues
• Work closely with the team to gather feedback and constantly come up with new ways to ensure the office is a welcoming environment for everyone
• Welcome our guests and ensuring they have a great experience from the first moment they set foot in our office
• Collaborate with IT to ensure that all office tech and devices are fully operational, as well as employee on- and offboardings
• Handle incoming mail, scheduling appointments, and preparing meeting rooms for the Management team
• Keep our kitchen fully stocked with fresh and delicious supplies for the team
• Organise monthly team lunches and occasional drinks or small social gatherings
• Proactively optimise, automate, and document office management processes
• Maintain and improve workplace safety in the office

Event Support:

• Internal Events: help organise and set up in-office events, including drinks/snacks, space preparation, and on-site support on the day
• External Events: assist Speedinvest team members with logistics like restaurant bookings for events they organise and providing other local tips
• Event Team Support: work closely with the Events team to help plan and execute larger company events

Your Qualifications

• You’re a people person who enjoys working with others, helping the team thrive, and naturally bringing positive energy to those around you
• At least two years of relevant work experience in Office Management and/or Hospitality
• Fluency in both German and English, with strong communication skills is a must
• Affinity to digital tools like Google Workspace, Notion, Slack, etc.
• You’re flexible, hands-on, proactive and structured and are happy to jump in where needed and support different areas of the business
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to identify tasks and work effectively without supervision
• Certification as a fire marshal and/or first aider is a plus

What We Offer?

• Be part of a leading European VC fund and work in a vibrant environment where you get to meet founders and guests from the startup ecosystem
• A collaborative and inclusive culture with flat hierarchies and lots of ownership from day one
• The chance to be part of an international, driven, talented and result-oriented team
• The opportunity to continuously learn and grow
• Competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits, including: a Home Office Budget, Mental Health & Wellbeing Days, and much more
• This is a fixed-term maternity cover position, initially for 12 months with the possibility of extension

Speedinvest believes in equal opportunities for everyone and encourages diversity and inclusion. We want to encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply to the Venture Capital world. We process all applications without regard to gender, nationality, race, color, religion, age, disability status, sexual orientation or marital status.