Chief of Staff (Strategy & Operations)(All Genders)

Hey! Imagine amateur football finally had the platform it deserves. Every weekend, millions of people write their own personal football stories – on pitches, in clubs and on the sidelines. We believe this passion deserves a digital home too. That's exactly what we're building every single day. tl;dr We're looking for a Chief of Staff who works closely with Nik to structurally build out our company- & org processes. Main information Start: immediately (flexible start) Location: Cologne Workload: Full-time Team: Founder's Office Is this a match? The most important basics – so we both know if it could work. Location: You’ll be based at our office in Cologne (Belgisches Viertel) and should be on site at least twice a week. Experience: You have 5–8 years of experience in strategy & operations and feel confident in your role. Languages are no problem: You speak German and English fluently. Your connection to football: You're genuinely interested in amateur football and have a feel for what moves this community. Start-up spirit: You prefer to play an active part in shaping things rather than just going through the motions – even if that sometimes means tackling things without a ready-made roadmap. What you'll do - your playing field This is how you move our mission forward every day. End-to-end ownership of selected strategic and operational projects from concept to execution Building and continuously improving central company processes Close collaboration with Nik on cross-functional strategic projects and prioritization Supporting process optimization in other operational areas as needed Preparing decision-making materials and analyses for the founder team What you bring to the team We're not looking for a perfect CV. But you should recognise yourself in these points. Strong process- and structure-oriented thinking, even in ambiguity Experience independently executing projects in a fast-growing environment Tools: Notion, project management tool, Google Workspace, Slack Good to know We want you to know what this role really looks like from day one. This role is significantly more hands-on than the title might suggest: you don't just plan, you execute, and take ownership across shifting topic areas. The exact focus will be sharpened further together with the team. If you're looking for pure strategy work without hands-on execution, this role isn't for you. Bonus Not a must – but this'll definitely earn you extra points. Experience in a high-growth startup Early experience building People/org processes The Prematch Setup We want you to love joining us - and still love being part of the team a long time from now. Employee participation (VSOP) - directly benefit from the company’s success. Modern tech setup - We provide the tools and devices you need to be productive. AI-powered work - We use AI tools to work smarter and more efficiently, and provide you with the tools you need to make the most of AI in your day-to-day work. 27 vacation days per ye