Chief of Staff

WA Consultants Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy firm in Bristol is seeking a Chief of Staff to support the executive leadership team. The role involves driving strategic initiatives, leading HR strategy, and managing investor relations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a similar role and possesses exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model (2–3 days/week in Bristol office)

Equity options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Chief of Staff or similar senior strategic role.
• Strong HR leadership background with experience in scaling people processes.
• Experience working with boards and governance structures.
• Proven ability in managing investor relations and fundraising communications.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to drive strategic initiatives and streamline operations.
• Lead HR strategy including talent development and compliance.
• Manage board governance processes and ensure effective communication.
• Cultivate investor relationships and support fundraising efforts.
• Act as an advisor to the executive team on strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and report on business metrics and strategic goals.

Skills

HR leadership

Investor relations

Strategic initiatives

Board governance

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Business acumen

Job description

Overview

Chief of Staff | Bristol (Hybrid) | Full-Time

Strategic and highly capable Chief of Staff required to support the executive leadership team and help drive the next phase of growth.

About the Role

As Chief of Staff, you will work directly with the CEO and senior leadership, acting as a force multiplier across the organisation. You will be central to strategic operations — ensuring alignment across teams, enhancing executive productivity, and leading critical business initiatives.

We are specifically looking for someone with proven experience in HR leadership, board governance, and investor relations. You’ll be the connective tissue between the C-suite and key stakeholders, helping shape and deliver company-wide priorities with both precision and discretion.

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to drive strategic initiatives and streamline operations.
• Lead on HR strategy, including talent development, organisational design, culture, and compliance.
• Own board governance processes — prepare board packs, minutes, and ensure effective communication and follow-up on actions.
• Manage and cultivate investor relationships, including preparation of investor updates, fund-raising decks, and due diligence support.
• Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board for the executive team.
• Lead and support high-priority cross-functional projects as required.
• Monitor and report on key business metrics and strategic goals.

What They’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in a Chief of Staff, Head of Operations, or similar senior strategic role.
• Strong background in HR leadership, with hands-on experience in developing and scaling people processes.
• Demonstrated experience working with boards and governance structures in high-growth or regulated environments.
• Proven ability to manage investor relations, including fundraising communications and investor reporting.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong business acumen with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model (2–3 days/week in Bristol office)
• Equity options (where applicable)
• The opportunity to help shape the future of a growing company

WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.