Chief of Staff — Space Tech, High-Impact Strategy & Ops

Lumi Space; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EMI share options (UK employees)

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Enhanced Parental Leave

Cycle to work schemes

Offices in central London

Job summary

Foundational is building the most precise picture of Earth and orbit from a London-based hub. The Chief of Staff role is to support the CEO, align company priorities, and drive critical initiatives across teams in a high-growth spacetech environment.

You will coordinate planning rhythms, steer strategic programs, and bridge leadership with the broader organisation, enabling fast, focused progress and informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategy, consulting, operations or a high-growth startup.
• A proven record of leading complex projects across teams.
• Excellent judgement, discretion and communication.
• Comfort moving between detail and the big picture.

Responsibilities

• Run the operating rhythm: planning, goals, leadership meetings and follow-up.
• Lead strategic projects across teams.
• Prepare board and investor materials, and support fundraising
• Act as a trusted link between the leadership team and the wider company.
• Step in to lead areas that don’t yet have an owner.

Skills

Strategy & operations

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Job description

Foundational is building the most precise picture of Earth and orbit from a London-based hub. The Chief of Staff role is to support the CEO, align company priorities, and drive critical initiatives across teams in a high-growth spacetech environment.

You will coordinate planning rhythms, steer strategic programs, and bridge leadership with the broader organisation, enabling fast, focused progress and informed decision-making.