Overview: Our client is seeking a Chief of Staff to support the CEO in driving strategic priorities, managing executive operations and ensuring seamless communication across the organisation. This high-impact role requires a trusted advisor who can connect strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Executive Collaboration * Work closely with the CEO in meetings, calls and daily operations, acting as a proxy where appropriate. * Anticipate the CEO’s priorities and proactively address needs before they arise. * Serve as a liaison across the organisation, connecting teams and initiatives and surfacing critical insights. Strategic Insight & Decision Support * Translate CEO directives into clear, actionable steps for teams and departments. * Analyse challenges, prepare briefing notes and support informed decision-making. * Identify operational gaps and collaborate with teams to streamline processes and remove obstacles. Communication & Stakeholder Management * Prepare the CEO for meetings internally and externally, gathering relevant context and briefing materials. * Capture meeting outcomes, assign follow-ups, and ensure decisions are executed efficiently. Operational Leadership & Special Projects * Lead or support high-priority cross-functional projects, monitoring progress and accountability. * Coordinate strategic initiatives and ensure follow-through on objectives. * Assist with board and executive reporting, including preparation of materials, agendas and inputs. Executive Support & Management * Manage the CEO’s calendar, aligning time with strategic priorities. * Oversee the CEO’s inbox, triaging communications, responding where possible and escalating only critical issues. * Be available for urgent matters when needed, providing swift support and problem-solving in high-stakes situations. What We’re Looking For * 5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or executive leadership support. * Ability to work with senior stakeholders, simplify complexity and shift between strategic and operational priorities. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, trusted by leadership and respected across teams. * Discretion, integrity, and the ability to manage sensitive information. * Proactive, adaptable, resourceful, and intuitive with strong judgment and curiosity. Attributes * Highly organised, business-savvy and intuitive. * Comfortable navigating both strategic planning and operational execution. * Thrives on enabling leadership to focus on priorities and keeping initiatives moving efficiently. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted