Chief of Staff Assistant

Planet payment; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking a professional to support its strategic growth by coordinating initiatives, business reporting, and M&A activities. The role involves working with the Chief of Staff to improve processes, track performance against company goals, and ensure alignment across stakeholders. This position embraces a hybrid work model with great opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support key initiatives, business reporting, and M&A activities.
• Prepare monthly business reporting packs and liaise on performance metrics.
• Ensure readiness and alignment for M&A activities.

Job description

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Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.

In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.

With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.

Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.

Role Overview
This role supports Planet’s strategic growth by coordinating key initiatives, business reporting, and M&A activities. Working closely with the Chief of Staff, it drives continuous improvement, tracks performance against company goals, and ensures alignment across stakeholders for strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• At Planet, we are always striving to find new and innovative ways to increase revenue growth and to make our existing processes more streamlined.
• This position will support the Chief of Staff in coordinating with initiative owners to scope financial and business impact, measure progress against timelines, and prepare frequent updates to Senior Leadership.

Business Reporting Coordination

• Planet has experienced strong growth over the past couple of years, and we are keen to continue this positive momentum by setting clear and measurable goals for the entire organization.
• This position will support in the preparation of monthly business reporting packs across the company, including liaising cross-functionally to report on BAU and strategic KPIs that measure our performance against our 2025 goals.

M&A Coordination and Preparation

• As Planet explores strategic growth opportunities, this position may need to support in ensuring readiness and alignment across stakeholders for any M&A activity.
• Some potential areas of support include: Track timelines, deliverables, and dependencies related to M&A workstreams.Support the preparation of briefing documents, executive summaries, and board materials.Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. legal, finance, strategy) to ensure smooth information flow.

Why Planet :

Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce.We would love to hear from you – Apply now.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.