Chief of Staff

Middlemore are currently seeking a Chief of Staff to join our financial services client based in London. This position requires a highly organised and strategic professional who can act as a trusted advisor, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across all groups. PLEASE NOTE - ONLY CANDIDATES FROM A MANEGEMENT CONSULTING BACKGROUND WILL BE CONSIDERED Chief of Staff Location: London (5 days a week in the office) Salary: £160,000 – £180,000 20% bonus 25% LTIP Start Date: ASAP Travel: Monthly US travel (3–4 days per trip) The Chief of Staff will be working across three main responsibility areas: Strategic support to the Executive team Project management and strategic planning Comms and coordination. The role demands a dynamic individual capable of managing complex tasks in a fast-paced, international environment. About the Role We are seeking a dynamic, high-calibre Chief of Staff to support our Board and executive team in a truly flexible and varied role. This is a unique opportunity for a driven individual, with a management consulting background, to work at the heart of a global business, acting as a bridge across teams and projects. Key Deliverables & Targets Strategy & Projects: Lead and support strategic projects for shareholders, including market research, target operating model design, and special project initiatives Programme Management: Help run key business cadences and coordinate the yearly investor conference, including shaping our section—a three-month, high-impact project. Business Operations: Pick up and deliver on a wide range of tasks that the Board cannot address directly, from leadership recruitment to HR departures and corporate affairs. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with senior leaders to anticipate challenges, pilot initiatives, and ensure smooth operations. Stakeholder Management: Earn the trust of diverse stakeholders and act as a confident and objective advisor to the Board. Output: Deliver high-quality, strategic insights and syntheses from multiple information sources, distilling what matters most and crafting compelling narratives. Skills & Experience Background: 4–5 years of steady experience in big 4 management consulting Programme Management, Strategy, Corporate Governance, Operations, and Business Enablement expertise. No ego: Willingness to roll up sleeves and tackle any task, big or small, across all business functions. Discretion: Ability to handle confidential information with care. Strong Voice: Able to contribute objectively and thoughtfully within a close-knit, high-performing team. Ambition: This is a stepping-stone role for someone hungry for progression—aspiring to become a board member, CFO, CEO, or COO within 2 years. Flexibility: Able to travel at short notice and adapt to new challenges daily. Personal Circumstances: This role is best suited to someone at a mid-point in their career, with the flexibility to travel and commit to the demands of a fast-paced, global environment. Working Style London-based: 5 days a week in the office. Global Team: Act as a bridge across the group, working closely with wider leadership team Immediate Start: We are looking for someone who can impress from day one and start as soon as possible.