Chief Of Staff

2i Recruit Ltd; Godalming; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chief of Staff to support the CEO by managing strategic priorities and executive operations. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to navigate both strategic planning and operational execution. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and will act as a trusted advisor within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or executive leadership support.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and simplify complexity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CEO in daily operations, acting as a proxy where appropriate.
• Translate CEO directives into actionable steps for teams.
• Capture meeting outcomes and ensure decisions are executed efficiently.

Skills

Management consulting

Corporate strategy

Executive support

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Chief of Staff to support the CEO in driving strategic priorities, managing executive operations and ensuring seamless communication across the organisation. This high-impact role requires a trusted advisor who can connect strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Executive Collaboration
• • Work closely with the CEO in meetings, calls and daily operations, acting as a proxy where appropriate.
  • Anticipate the CEO's priorities and proactively address needs before they arise.
  • Serve as a liaison across the organisation, connecting teams and initiatives and surfacing critical insights.
• Strategic Insight & Decision Support
• • Translate CEO directives into clear, actionable steps for teams and departments.
  • Analyse challenges, prepare briefing notes and support informed decision-making.
  • Identify operational gaps and collaborate with teams to streamline processes and remove obstacles.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• • Prepare the CEO for meetings internally and externally, gathering relevant context and briefing materials.
  • Capture meeting outcomes, assign follow-ups, and ensure decisions are executed efficiently.
• Operational Leadership & Special Projects
• • Lead or support high-priority cross-functional projects, monitoring progress and accountability.
  • Coordinate strategic initiatives and ensure follow-through on objectives.
  • Assist with board and executive reporting, including preparation of materials, agendas and inputs.
• Executive Support & Management
• • Manage the CEO's calendar, aligning time with strategic priorities.
  • Oversee the CEO's inbox, triaging communications, responding where possible and escalating only critical issues.
  • Be available for urgent matters when needed, providing swift support and problem-solving in high-stakes situations.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or executive leadership support.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders, simplify complexity and shift between strategic and operational priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, trusted by leadership and respected across teams.
• Discretion, integrity, and the ability to manage sensitive information.
• Proactive, adaptable, resourceful, and intuitive with strong judgment and curiosity.

Attributes

• Highly organised, business-savvy and intuitive.
• Comfortable navigating both strategic planning and operational execution.
• Thrives on enabling leadership to focus on priorities and keeping initiatives moving efficiently.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted