Chief of Staff: Strategy & Operations Leader

Citadel Source; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank & leave

Exposure to CEO and investors

Job summary

Citadel Source’s client seeks a proactive, commercially minded Chief of Staff to join the leadership team. You will act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Team, translating strategy into execution and ensuring key initiatives are delivered across the business.

The role offers exposure to strategy, operations and investor relations, providing a clear pathway to broader leadership positions within a growing private equity‑backed business.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in strategy, finance or leadership roles.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and drive execution.
• Strong communication and influence across senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to CEO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Support delivery of strategic plans and PE value creation initiatives.
• Manage Executive team's operating rhythm and strategic reviews.
• Translate objectives into clear actions, milestones and outcomes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning with CFO.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive advisory

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Citadel Source’s client seeks a proactive, commercially minded Chief of Staff to join the leadership team. You will act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Team, translating strategy into execution and ensuring key initiatives are delivered across the business.

The role offers exposure to strategy, operations and investor relations, providing a clear pathway to broader leadership positions within a growing private equity‑backed business.