Chief of Staff to CEO | Strategy, Ops & HR Leader

Client of Marcilly Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Marcilly Recruitment's client, a UHNW family office, seeks a smart Chief of Staff to back the CEO and lead growth-focused initiatives. You will help identify processes, run critical meetings, and ensure governance readiness across the group.

The role demands discretion, strategic vision, and a proactive, delivery-focused approach to operational management. Global travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Extensive track record in strategic management and supporting senior leaders.
• Strong academic background with excellent writing skills.
• Discretion, integrity, loyalty, and professionalism are vital.

Responsibilities

• Keep the CEO focused on priorities by identifying and implementing key processes.
• Run effective meetings and prepare high-stakes materials for governance and external partners.
• Manage the CEO's calendar to maximize priority work and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare high-quality reports, proposals, and decks for the CEO and partners.
• Develop strategic summaries of papers for governance and meetings across the group.
• Drive decision-making with appropriate delegation and deliberation.
• Create and communicate an operational dashboard for the organisation.
• Support investor relations and fundraising with institutional partners.
• Act as a proxy for the CEO when needed and lead senior staff management.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Senior leadership support

Excellent writing

Discretion & integrity

Education

Degree from Russell Group

Job description

Marcilly Recruitment's client, a UHNW family office, seeks a smart Chief of Staff to back the CEO and lead growth-focused initiatives. You will help identify processes, run critical meetings, and ensure governance readiness across the group.

The role demands discretion, strategic vision, and a proactive, delivery-focused approach to operational management. Global travel may be required.