Director, Business Manager (Chief of Staff)
Location: Remote UK
Package: Base salary + 25% bonus + 25% LTIP/share plan + full benefits including car allowance
About the Role
We’re seeking a Director, Business Manager (Chief of Staff) to partner closely with the UK&I Managing Director in driving strategic execution, operational discipline, and leadership alignment across a fast-paced, complex business.
This is a pivotal leadership role, designed to bring structure, governance, and rhythm to the senior leadership team ensuring the organisation operates with clarity, accountability, and purpose.
You’ll act as a trusted advisor and right hand to the Managing Director, supporting strategic priorities, embedding effective operational cadence, and occasionally representing the MD in internal and external forums.
Key Focus Areas
* Strategy & Execution: Build on established strategic foundations, develop frameworks for execution, and ensure alignment across business units.
* Operational Rhythm & Governance: Design and manage business rhythms, track progress, document outcomes, and drive accountability across teams.
* Leadership & Communication: Coordinate senior leadership forums, facilitate decision-making, and ensure effective communication and follow-up.
* Culture & Transformation: Shape and embed a culture of clarity, performance, and continuous improvement, supporting the evolution of the business as it scales.
Core Responsibilities
* Act as liaison between the Managing Director and key internal and external stakeholders.
* Drive and support high-priority strategic initiatives and transformation programmes.
* Provide structure, insight, and rigour in planning, tracking, and delivering against business goals.
* Manage and facilitate governance processes, leadership meetings, and strategic reviews.
* Represent the Managing Director in senior leadership and operational forums as required.
* Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment, delivery, and effective communication.
* Develop clear, insightful materials, presentations, reports, and communications—for senior audiences, including board and executive teams.
* Serve as a filter for incoming priorities, enabling the Managing Director to focus on the most critical issues.
* Support the leadership team in establishing accountability and consistent delivery across the business.
About You
You are an energetic, credible, and highly structured leader with strong business acumen and a proven ability to influence at senior levels. You thrive in dynamic environments and bring a disciplined, strategic mindset to execution.
Key attributes include:
* Broad experience across strategy, operations, and transformation.
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to create order from complexity.
* Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Comfortable acting on behalf of senior executives and making sound decisions in their absence.
* A proactive, growth-oriented mindset, driven by delivery and impact.
* A natural facilitator who fosters alignment and clarity among leadership teams
This role offers significant exposure and the opportunity to step into a broader leadership position within 2–3 years.
Qualifications and Experience
* Typically 10+ years of professional experience in strategy, business management, or transformation roles.
* Proven track record operating within complex, matrixed organisations.
* Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing governance at senior levels.