Chief of Staff

Phipps Cameron; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth business services company in London is seeking a Chief of Staff to support its executive leadership team. This role is pivotal in driving strategic planning, M&A activities, and the company's growth agenda. The ideal candidate will have experience in top-tier strategy consulting and a strong track record of operational transformation in a PE-backed environment. This opportunity offers significant exposure and the chance to influence the trajectory of a rapidly expanding business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a PE–backed environment, ideally a high-growth business.
• Strong track record in driving M&A and operational transformation.
• Ability to operate with influence at senior management levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning and execution across the business.
• Lead value creation initiatives and M&A activity.
• Support expansion initiatives in new markets and services.

Skills

Experience in top-tier strategy consulting

Strong stakeholder management skills

Ability to drive value creation

Job description

Chief of Staff

Business Services

Location : London

Salary : Up to £150k base

We are partnering with a high-growth, PE–backed business services company at a pivotal stage of its expansion. With strong momentum, an ambitious growth agenda, and significant investment behind it, the business is entering its next phase of scaling, international expansion, and value creation.

To support this journey, we are seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to work directly with the executive leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to sit at the centre of strategy and execution in a fast-moving, investor-backed environment.

The Opportunity

The Chief of Staff will play a critical role in shaping and delivering the company’s growth agenda. Acting as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership, you will help drive priority initiatives that unlock value across the business, from organic growth to M&A-led expansion. This role offers significant exposure, responsibility, and the chance to have a tangible impact on the trajectory of a rapidly scaling platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the executive team to drive strategic planning and execution across the business
• Lead and support value creation initiatives, translating strategy into measurable outcomes
• Play a key role in M&A activity, including target assessment, diligence, integration, and post-merger value delivery
• Support expansion initiatives, including new markets, services, and operating models
• Drive product, pricing, and go-to-market (GTM) strategy in collaboration with commercial leadership
• Identify and execute process optimisation and operational improvement opportunities to support scale
• Act as a central point of coordination across leadership, functional teams, and PE stakeholders

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in top-tier strategy consulting
• Exposure to a PE–backed environment, ideally within a high-growth or scaling business
• A strong track record of driving value creation across M&A, integration, GTM, product strategy, or operational transformation
• Experience across business services, financial services, or technology / tech-enabled sectors (business services experience a plus)
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate with influence at senior levels
• A hands‑on, commercially minded approach and comfort operating in ambiguity

For more information, please apply for this role or contact Henry Lynn at [e-mail]