Chief of Staff

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services client in London seeks a Chief of Staff with a management consulting background to provide strategic support to the Executive team. The role requires expertise in programme management and strategy, offering a unique opportunity to bridge teams and drive projects within a global business environment.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years in big 4 management consulting.
• Dynamic individual capable of managing complex tasks.
• Ambition for executive roles within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to the Executive team.
• Coordinate key business cadences and initiatives.
• Build trust with stakeholders and advise the Board.

Skills

Programme management

Strategy

Governance

Operations

Business enablement

Job description

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Middlemore are currently seeking a Chief of Staff to join our financial services client based in London. This position requires a highly organised and strategic professional who can act as a trusted advisor, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across all groups.

PLEASE NOTE - ONLY CANDIDATES FROM A MANAGEMENT CONSULTING BACKGROUND WILL BE CONSIDERED

Role: Chief of Staff

Location: London (5 days a week in the office)

Start Date: ASAP

Travel: Monthly US travel (3–4 days per trip)

The Chief of Staff will be working across three main responsibility areas:

1. Strategic support to the Executive team
2. Project management and strategic planning
3. Communications and coordination

The role demands a dynamic individual capable of managing complex tasks in a fast-paced, international environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a high-calibre Chief of Staff to support our Board and executive team in a flexible and varied role. This is an opportunity for a driven individual with a management consulting background to work at the heart of a global business, acting as a bridge across teams and projects.

Key Deliverables & Targets

• Strategy & Projects: Lead and support strategic projects, including market research, target operating model design, and special initiatives.
• Programme Management: Coordinate key business cadences and the yearly investor conference, including a high-impact three-month project.
• Business Operations: Handle tasks from leadership recruitment to HR departures and corporate affairs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with senior leaders to anticipate challenges and pilot initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management: Build trust with stakeholders and advise the Board confidently.
• Output: Provide high-quality strategic insights and narratives from diverse sources.

Skills & Experience

• Background: 4–5 years in big 4 management consulting
• Expertise: Programme management, strategy, governance, operations, business enablement
• No ego: Willing to handle any task across functions
• Discretion: Maintain confidentiality
• Strong Voice: Contribute thoughtfully within a high-performing team
• Ambition: Aspiring to executive roles within 2 years
• Flexibility: Ready to travel on short notice and adapt
• Personal Circumstances: Suitable for someone mid-career, flexible for a fast-paced environment

Working Style

• London-based: 5 days in the office
• Global Team: Act as a bridge across leadership
• Immediate Start: Available to start ASAP