Chief of Staff

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy firm is seeking a Chief of Staff in Glasgow for an initial 6-month contract. This role involves supporting a Central Government client, requiring experience in IT services and public sector. Candidates should be eligible for SC Clearance and have strong organisational skills. The position offers hybrid working and demands proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes. Interested candidates should apply with their latest CV for consideration.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Chief of Staff or similar role in a tech-focused organisation.
• Ability to align executive priorities with operational activities.
• Strong planning skills and experience in risk management.

Skills

Eligible for SC Clearance

Experience in IT and digital services

Understanding of public sector operating models

Strong organisational and governance skills

Experience in multi-supplier environments

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