Chief Of Staff

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

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Chief of Staff for a 6-month hybrid role based in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in IT and digital services, along with strong organizational skills. Key responsibilities include acting as a senior advisor and managing multiple stakeholders in complex environments. Eligible candidates must have SC Clearance and a solid understanding of public sector operations. Immediate applications are encouraged for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Eligible for SC Clearance and DV Clearance.
• Proven experience working within IT, digital services, or technology consulting.
• Background in supporting delivery for 3rd-party suppliers in UK Central Government.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior advisor ensuring alignment between C-suite priorities and operational activity.
• Drive cadence, reporting, and risk/issue management frameworks.
• Work across cross-functional teams and manage sensitive information securely.

Skills

SC Clearance eligibility

Experience in IT and digital services

Understanding public sector operating models

Strong organisational skills

Capacity to manage sensitive information

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