Chief of Staff

Restore Talent; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Chief of Staff to support executive leadership in driving strategic priorities and operational excellence. This senior role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in management or advisory roles, where you will enable effective decision-making and manage high-impact initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and an ability to work in fast-paced environments. Multilingual capabilities are an advantage.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in senior management, strategy, or operations.
• Proven experience supporting executive leadership or boards.
• Ability to manage complex initiatives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership.
• Drive alignment of organisational priorities.
• Lead and manage high-impact strategic initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level reports and strategic analyses.
• Facilitate communication between leadership and teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Executive presence

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

Role Overview

The Chief of Staff is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting executive leadership in driving strategic priorities, organisational alignment, and operational excellence. This position acts as a strategic partner and trusted advisor, ensuring effective execution of initiatives, coordination across functions, and informed decision-making at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor and operational partner to executive leadership, enabling effective decision‑making and execution.
• Drive alignment of organisational priorities across departments and functions.
• Lead and manage high‑impact strategic initiatives and special projects from planning through delivery.
• Provide oversight on governance, performance metrics, and operational effectiveness.
• Prepare executive‑level reports, presentations, briefings, and strategic analyses.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Represent executive leadership in meetings, forums, and engagements when required.
• Identify risks, challenges, and opportunities, providing proactive solutions and recommendations.
• Support organisational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree or MBA is strongly preferred.
• Typically 7+ years of experience in senior management, strategy, operations, or advisory roles.
• Proven experience working closely with executive leadership or boards.
• Strong background in project management and cross‑functional coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives in fast‑paced environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Advanced organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Stakeholder management and relationship‑building expertise.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Strong written and presentation skills.

Additional Information

• Multilingual (Arabic & English) capability is an advantage.
• Experience in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments is desirable.