Chief Of Staff

Summer Browning Associates; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Chief of Staff for a 6-month contract based in Glasgow. This hybrid role requires eligibility for SC Clearance, strong experience in IT and public sector operations, and proficiency in coordinating 3rd-party suppliers. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in managing complex projects and senior client relationships, ensuring alignment with executive priorities. Apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration.

Qualifications

• Eligible for SC Clearance and DV Clearance.
• Proven experience in technology consulting.
• Strong understanding of procurement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery for 3rd-party suppliers.
• Act as a senior advisor for executive priorities.
• Drive governance and decision-making frameworks.

Skills

SC Clearance eligibility

Experience in IT or digital services

Strong organisational skills

Ability to advise C-suite

Experience in Defence sector

Job description

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Chief of Staff on an initial 6 month contract. The role will be located in Glasgow (hybrid working)

Core Requirements

• Eligible for SC Clearance and DV Clearance (or currently valid and transferrable).
• Proven experience working within IT, digital services, or technology consulting organisations.
• Background supporting or coordinating delivery for 3rd-party suppliers into UK Central Government or Defence.
• Strong understanding of public sector operating models, procurement frameworks (e.g., G-Cloud, DOS, JSPs), and delivery assurance environments.
• Scotland Based/willing to be based in Scotland for the duration of the assignment.

Role Experience / Capability

• Prior experience in a Chief of Staff, Business Manager, Programme Office Lead, Delivery Support, or Strategic Operations role in a technology-focused organisation.
• Ability to act as a senior advisor, ensuring alignment between C-suite/executive priorities and operational activity.
• Strong organisational, planning, and governance skills - able to drive cadence, reporting, risk/issue management, and decision-making frameworks.
• Experience working in or alongside Defence/Central Government/policing Digital/IT transformation programmes, or secure environments.
• Comfortable operating in high-complexity, multi-supplier ecosystems with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work across cross-functional teams, coordinate stakeholders, and manage sensitive information securely.

If this vacancy is of interest, please apply with your latest CV for ASAP consideration.