Chief of Staff to the CEO

UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Chief of Staff to the CEO. This role involves driving alignment and operational excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in consulting, strong project management, and communication skills. You will be responsible for managing initiatives to support the CEO and ensuring effective communication across leadership teams. This position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a financial or strategy consulting environment.
• Exceptional project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to operate at a senior leadership level and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the CEO's priorities across the ELT.
• Manage key projects and track progress.
• Prepare agendas and materials for leadership meetings.
• Act as a bridge between the CEO and leadership teams.
• Lead strategic projects and provide data-driven insights.
• Foster accountability and collaboration across teams.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Chief of Staff to the CEO

Location: London, Hybrid

Role Summary: The Chief of Staff to the CEO will act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor, driving alignment, execution, and operational excellence across the organisation. This role is ideal for a professional with a background in financial or strategy consulting who can navigate complex business challenges, manage cross-functional initiatives, and facilitate seamless communication between the CEO, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The CoS will play a critical role in enabling the CEO to focus on high-impact priorities while ensuring organisational goals are met efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive the CEO's priorities across the ELT, proactively identify risks, and ensure initiatives are aligned with the organisation's strategic goals.
• Manage key projects, track progress through dashboards, and ensure initiatives are completed on time and within scope.
• Prepare agendas, materials, and follow-ups for Board, ELT, and SLT meetings, keeping teams accountable and ensuring discussions lead to clear outcomes.
• Act as a bridge between the CEO and leadership teams, draft key communications, and support preparation for executive briefings and stakeholder updates.
• Lead high-priority strategic projects, provide data-driven insights, and conduct research to support informed decision-making.
• Foster accountability and collaboration across teams, support change management efforts, and serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO and ELT.

Success Metrics

• Improved alignment and execution of ELT initiatives.
• Increased adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
• Effective facilitation of leadership meetings with actionable outcomes.
• Strengthened communication between CEO and leadership teams.
• Measurable impact on operational efficiency and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a financial or strategy consulting environment.
• Exceptional project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to operate at a senior leadership level and influence cross-functional teams.