Chief of Staff

Akaina Talent; England; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company based in Oxfordshire is seeking a Chief of Staff and Strategy. This role is pivotal, requiring strong commercial experience and the ability to lead strategic planning while working closely with the CEO and Executive team. Candidates should have a proven track record of delivering high growth in scaling businesses and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The position is hybrid, requiring attendance 1-2 days a week in Oxfordshire. Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a scaling business, particularly as Chief of Staff or equivalent.
• Proven success in delivering high growth from Series A to C.
• Strong understanding of business models and unit economics.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning cycles and facilitate strategic reviews.
• Chair weekly Exec Sync meetings and Extended Exec forums.
• Drive cross‑functional initiatives and coach leadership team members.

Skills

Proven experience as Chief of Staff, COO, or Senior Ops leader

Demonstrable track record delivering high growth

Deep commercial acumen

Experience building business rhythms

Ability to influence without authority

Comfort with ambiguity and complexity

Job description

Chief of Staff and Strategy | £105-130K + Discretionary Bonus | Oxfordshire (Hybrid)

Do you enjoy bringing focus, clarity, and momentum to fast-growing businesses?

We’re helping a growing technology company with strong revenue and over 200 employees. They’re looking for a Chief of Staff and Strategy to work closely with the CEO and the Executive team during this important stage.

The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on role at the centre of company operations. You’ll lead strategic planning, set up executive routines, and turn big goals into clear plans that teams can follow.

What Makes This Role Different

After a successful trial, they’ve made this a permanent role because it’s key to growing revenue. They want someone with strong commercial experience who understands product lifecycles, ARR, commercialisation, and how a tech business works from start to finish.

You’ll Be Successful If You Have:

• Proven experience as Chief of Staff, COO, or Senior Ops leader in a scaling business
• Demonstrable track record delivering high growth – Series A to Series C journey or equivalent
• Deep commercial acumen – fluent in ARR, business models, unit economics, and growth strategies
• Experience building business rhythms (OKRs, strategic planning, executive governance)
• Ability to influence without authority and build trust quickly with senior stakeholders
• Comfort with ambiguity, complexity, and fast‑paced decision‑making

What You’ll Do:

This role is truly half strategic and half operational:

• Lead strategic planning cycles and facilitate strategic reviews
• Chair weekly Exec Sync meetings and Extended Exec forums
• Partner with BP&A on OKRs and performance tracking
• Drive cross‑functional initiatives and coach leadership team members
• Bridge the gap between the Executive team and the wider organisation

Practical Details:

Location: Hybrid, with 1‑2 days a week in Oxfordshire

Fast‑growing technology business recognised as one of the top 100 best SMEs to work for.

All applications will be handled with complete confidentiality. The company name will be shared with qualified candidates.