Get to know Caitlin, our ‘Specialist’ Project Manager at BEAM
How long have you been at BEAM?
I’ve been at BEAM for 3 years now, before that I worked in hospitality. It set me up brilliantly for my current job where it is all about connecting with participants and clients, and delivering great service.
What do you love most about working at BEAM?
Honestly, I love my job! I really enjoy getting my teeth into the more complicated recruitment projects, especially if there is an algorithm involved, it really pushes the boundaries.
My favourites are always hall tests and car clinics, really anything that allows me to get out and see the research in action.
There’s something great about seeing the participants in ‘real life’. Up to that point, we’ve only been voices on the phone. It’s the same with our clients too! There’s real satisfaction in seeing the part I play in getting complicated recruitment and research projects over the line.
What has been your biggest achievement so far?
There are wins in this job every single day. It can be as simple as securing a recruit you’ve been working on for days, or supporting a new-to-research participant log on to their first Zoom depth.
Winning an MRS Oppie for RAS Independent Recruiter of the Year in 2024 was a really proud moment for me. I was thrilled to have been recognised in BEAM. Proud to have made the Oppies shortlist. And, over the moon to accept the award in front of a room full of super-talented delivery companies.
Tell us a bit about life outside of work.
I have a little girl who fills my life outside work with her curiosity and the occasional paddy! We’re usually collecting acorns and twigs at the park, visiting family or dashing to the charity shops.
After a busy day, I love getting into bed with a cuppa, the, cats (Duck and Goose) and my Kindle. If I’m not reading, I’m usually doing something creative like painting, attempting to make something with clay, upcycling my charity shop finds, or watching anything spooky with my partner.
Something we might not know about you.
I moved 6 hours away from home after meeting my partner. My life before then was firmly anchored in one postcode – so this was a MASSIVE move for me. We had the best 2 years, but the pull of the postcode (and my family) drew us back to the same postcode up north!
✨ Quick Fire Round ✨
- Go-to meal deal: Cheese Triple, Salt & Vinegar Squares, and Cream Soda Pepsi
- Current TV show or podcast obsession: Rewatching Supernatural for the 3rd time and listening to The Basement Yard.
- Dream holiday destination: Madagascar to see the Lemurs, Aye-Ayes, and other native animals, I’ve been obsessed since I was little!
- If you could swap jobs with anyone at BEAM for a day, who would it be and why? Probably Kay! I think it comes from curiosity of processes and seeing how the business runs behind the scenes. Also just knowing the answers to any Excel issue would be helpful!
- Best thing about the BEAM team: We are all so supportive of each other in both work and with personal successes. We all know how to cheer each other on and help each other out all while delivering the best work possible.