Chief of Staff

Camino Search; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing software platform in the United Kingdom is looking for a dynamic Chief of Staff to lead strategic planning and operational integration across the business. The successful candidate will drive high-impact initiatives, working closely with executive leadership. Key responsibilities include overseeing post-merger integration, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing project management methodologies. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in strategic operations, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This is a unique opportunity for a results-driven professional.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic operations, consulting, or business transformation.
• Experience in Post Merger Integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Proven track record in high-growth or complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end post merger integration of new business units.
• Partner with various teams to ensure execution and accountability.
• Identify operational gaps and streamline processes.

Skills

Strategic operations

Cross-functional initiative management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP systems

CRM tools

Project management software

Business Intelligence platforms

Job description

We are partnered with a growing Software platform and are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Chief of Staff to drive strategic planning, and operational post merger integration across the business.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and cross-functional alignment, ideal for someone who thrives in complexity, communicates with clarity, and knows how to turn plans into action.

The successful candidate will lead high-impact initiatives including M&A integration and commercial operations. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and founder to ensure that strategic priorities are translated into scalable, efficient, and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end post merger integration of new business units, platforms, and capabilities, whether from M&A, new products, or operational restructuring.
• Partner with finance, product, tech, ops, and commercial teams to ensure consistent execution and clear accountability.
• Identify operational gaps and lead the design of streamlined processes and systems to improve scalability, efficiency, and insight.
• Lead communication and training efforts to ensure seamless adoption of new strategies and processes across teams.
• Build dashboards, reporting frameworks, and feedback loops to measure progress, surface insights, and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, preparing materials and recommendations for board meetings, investor updates, and internal decision-making.
• Define and manage the enterprise project portfolio, ensuring initiatives are aligned to strategy, properly resourced, and delivered on time and within scope.
• Implement program and project management methodologies, tools, and reporting frameworks that drive discipline, transparency, and accountability.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and bottlenecks early; develop mitigation plans and elevate when necessary to keep initiatives on track.

About You

• 5+ years of experience in strategic operations, corporate strategy, consulting, integration, business transformation, or program management roles
• Experience in Post Merger Integration of newly acquired businesses
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional initiatives in high-growth or complex environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with comfort navigating ambiguity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience with systems and tools such as ERP, CRM, project management software, and BI platforms
• Ability to manage multiple programs / projects simultaneously and influence without authority