Chief of Staff

2i Recruit Ltd; Godalming; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Chief of Staff to support the CEO in managing strategic operations and fostering communication within the organization. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in management consulting or executive support, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly. This role requires a proactive and resourceful individual who can thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or business operations.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and manage sensitive information.
• Proactive, adaptable, and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in strategic priorities and executive operations.
• Translate CEO directives into actionable steps for teams.
• Manage CEO's calendar and communications.

Skills

Management consulting

Corporate strategy

Executive leadership support

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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