Chief of Staff

governr; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI risk management firm based in the UK seeks a Chief of Staff to drive strategic execution and manage high-impact initiatives. This role involves working closely with founders to shape the company's trajectory, engaging with external stakeholders, and building scalable systems for operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong commercial background and exceptional execution capabilities, contributing to the foundational risk infrastructure for the AI economy. Highly competitive salary and performance-based equity are included.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Equity

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong commercial instincts and understanding of business fundamentals.
• Ability to manage multiple high-impact initiatives.
• Proven track record of execution in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate company vision into executable plans.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders and advisors.
• Support the development of the execution strategy.

Skills

Strategic execution

Financial modeling

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Top-tier undergraduate degree

Job description

Building the Risk Framework for AI

governr is creating the foundational risk infrastructure for the AI economy - the frameworks, standards, and quantification models that will define how AI systems are assessed, trusted, and adopted globally.

We’re looking for a Chief of Staff who can operate at founder‑level intensity and turn complex strategy into executed reality.

The Role

You’ll work directly with the founders to build and scale the company during its most formative stage. This is a true “right hand” role - you’ll be in every critical conversation, shape key decisions, and execute on initiatives that define the company’s trajectory.

What You’ll Own

Strategic Execution

Translate the company vision into executable plans with clear deliverables

Drive critical cross‑functional projects from conception to completion

Build frameworks, processes, and systems as we establish the category

Own high‑impact initiatives that directly shape our market position

Growth

Support the development of the execution strategy

Engage directly with partners and key stakeholders

Business Operations & Analytics

Design scalable systems and operational workflows

Build financial models and track critical business metrics

Synthesise complex information and drive data‑informed decisions

Ensure seamless execution across all company initiatives

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Produce high‑quality strategic documents rapidly

Represent governr in meetings with partners, and advisors

Manage relationships with external stakeholders and advisors

Create alignment across internal teams and external partners

Who You Are: An Elite Generalist

You can build a financial model, create an investor pitch, design workflows, and write strategy documents - all in the same day

You have strong commercial instincts and understand business fundamentals

You’re comfortable with ambiguity and figure things out independently

You take ownership naturally - you don’t wait to be told what to do

With High Standards

Your work product consistently exceeds expectations

You move fast without sacrificing quality

You can produce in hours what takes others days

You see inefficiency and instinctively optimise it

Who Thrives in Dynamic Environments

You perform best in fast‑moving, evolving situations

You can context‑switch without losing momentum

You make decisions with imperfect information and iterate quickly

You’ve succeeded in high‑pressure, high‑stakes environments

Enjoys People‑to‑People

You read rooms and adapt your communication style effectively

You build credibility and trust quickly with diverse stakeholders

You balance assertiveness with emotional intelligence

Self‑Driven & Resilient

You’re intrinsically motivated by the mission and the work

You create your own structure and don’t need micromanagement

You’re responsive and engaged because you care about outcomes

You go the extra mile because you want to win

Your Background

Experience Profile (one of these paths)

• Path 1: Elite Professional Services + Operating Experience
  2-3 years at top‑tier firm (Bain / BCG / Accenture, Goldman / JPM, etc.)
  2-3 years at a high‑growth startup or in an operating role
  You learned rigorous thinking and execution, then learned to build
• Path 2: Early‑Stage Operator
  Early employee (top 30) at a startup that achieved traction
  Wore multiple hats across functions - commercial, operations, strategy
  You’ve experienced the chaos of building from scratch and thrived
• Path 3: Investor Turned Operator
  2-3 years in private equity, venture capital, or growth equity
  Transitioned to an operating role because you want to build, not analyse
  You understand business models deeply and can execute
• Path 4: Unconventional but Proven
  Non‑traditional background that built discipline and execution capability
  Demonstrated track record of outstanding performance in business contexts
  You bring a unique and creative perspective that's been validated by results

Education:
Top‑tier undergraduate degree (unconventional is good too)

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary (calibrated for early‑stage company)
• Equity
• Performance‑based bonus opportunity

Transparent reality: Early‑stage means sensible cash, higher potential upsides

Professional Growth

Direct access to founders and experienced advisors from MIT, Stanford, Columbia, Goldman, Hedge Funds, Fintech and AI entrepreneurs

Exposure to every dimension of company building in a critical emerging category

Accelerated learning curve - compress years of growth into months

Clear path to senior leadership roles (COO, Head of, etc.)

Work Environment

High‑trust, high‑performance culture focused on outcomes

Minimal bureaucracy and politics - we’re here to build

Flexible work arrangements (location flexible, results‑oriented)

Have fun while we create together

Collaborative team that values both independence and teamwork

Impact

Help define the risk standards for an entire industry

Work on problems that matter - AI safety and governance at scale

Build something from the ground up with category‑defining potential

Your contributions will be visible and material to company’s success

How to Apply

We value demonstration over description.

Please send

• Brief introduction (300 words maximum): Who you are, why this role interests you, why now
• Evidence of exceptional execution: Share one example of something you’ve built, led, or shipped that demonstrates your capabilities (could be a deck, analysis, project summary, or outcome)
• Strategic perspective: Based on what you see about governr (website, LinkedIn, market)

Send to: [e-mail]

Subject line: governr.ai – Chief of Staff Application - [Your Name]

Timeline: We’re moving quickly. Strong candidates will hear back within 48 hours.