Chief of Staff
Job in
Guildford, Surrey County, GU1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-22
Listing for:
Plumstead Consulting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
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Management
Business Administration, Administrative Management, Business Management, Operations Manager -
Business
Business Administration, Administrative Management, Business Management, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Step into a role that places you at the heart of strategic decision-making and operational excellence. This is not just a job; it’s a pivotal position where your influence will be felt across the entire company. This role requires Strategic Influence, High-Impact, Dynamic Environment & Visibility and Trust.
About the Role- As Chief of Staff to the CEO, you will be the responsible for ensuring the CEO’s time, priorities, and presence are optimally managed. You will need to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly, and no two days are the same-bringing agility, curiosity, and a proactive mindset to tackle evolving challenges and opportunities.
- Work closely with the CEO in meetings, calls, and daily operations; act as a proxy when needed.
- Anticipate the CEO’s needs and priorities, often before they are articulated.
- Serve as the CEO’s “eyes and ears” across the business, gathering insights and connecting dots.
- Develop a deep understanding of the business, its services, people, and clients.
- Translate direction into actionable steps across teams and functions.
- Prepare briefing documents and support strategic decision-making with clear inputs.
- Accompany the CEO to key meetings, capturing action items and managing follow-ups.
- Prepare for meetings with relevant context and briefings.
- Support internal communication efforts, including all key updates.
- Lead support high-priority projects, ensuring they stay on track.
- Monitor strategic initiatives and ensure follow-through.
- Support Board relations and streamline processes for enhanced efficiency.
- Manage the calendar with precision.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and ensure follow-ups.
- Organise complex travel arrangements and logistics.
- Proactively manage the CEO’s inbox and be available on-call for urgent matters
7+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or executive leadership support, in a fast growing organisation.
Required Skills- High degree of business acumen and strategic thinking
. - Exceptional organisational and execution skills.
- Ability to work at pace with senior stakeholders
. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong discretion, integrity, and ability to handle sensitive information.
- Highly proactive, adaptable, and resourceful.
This role is designed for someone who thrives on being one step ahead, keeping things moving, and making the CEO more effective every day.
Equal Opportunity StatementWe are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
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