Rachel Astall
About Rachel Astall
Rachel Astall is a Senior Director of Government at Beam, with a diverse background in partnership management across the public, non-profit, and fintech sectors. She has held various leadership roles, including Director of Local Government at Beam and multiple positions at GoCardless, demonstrating her expertise in corporate partnerships and operational delivery.
Work at Beam
Rachel Astall currently serves as the Senior Director of Government at Beam, a position she has held since 2024. Prior to this role, she worked at Beam as the Chief of Staff from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she was the Director of Local Government (GM) at Beam for a period of 10 months in 2023. Her work at Beam focuses on enhancing government partnerships and operational delivery within government services.
Experience at GoCardless
Rachel Astall has extensive experience at GoCardless, where she held several key positions. She served as the Head of Global SMB Platform Partnerships from 2018 to 2021, and prior to that, she was the Director of Global Platform Partnerships from 2021 to 2022. She also worked as a Senior Partnership Success Manager from 2017 to 2018. Her roles at GoCardless involved managing partnerships and developing strategies for growth within the fintech sector.
Background in Non-Profit Sector
Rachel has a significant background in the non-profit sector, having worked with organizations such as Macmillan Cancer Support and The Prince's Trust. At Macmillan, she held the position of Senior Partnership Manager for Boots UK from 2014 to 2015 and was involved as a sponsorship intern for the World's Biggest Coffee Morning in 2011. At The Prince's Trust, she served as both Corporate Partnerships Manager and Corporate Partnerships Executive between 2012 and 2014.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Astall studied at the University of Oxford, where she earned a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from 2008 to 2011. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and public policy, which complements her extensive experience in managing partnerships across various sectors, including government, non-profit, and fintech.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout her career, Rachel has held various roles that demonstrate her expertise in partnership management and operational delivery. She has worked at organizations such as Computer Aid International as a Corporate and Events Officer and at the British Heart Foundation as a New Business Manager. Her career reflects a commitment to building effective partnerships and delivering impactful programs across different industries.