Chief of Staff
Location: Tamworth, Birmingham
Salary: Up to £100,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
A unique opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Chief of Staff to partner closely with an influential CEO in Tamworth, Birmingham. Candidates MUST live within an hour's commute of Tamworth to be considered for this role.
This is a brand-new position offering the perfect blend of strategic leadership and operational excellence. As Chief of Staff, you will be at the forefront of driving the organisation to new heights, from aligning executive teams to spearheading key projects.
Candidates must have previous experience as a Chief of Staff or demonstrable equivalent experience in a strategic EA role. The ideal individual will thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at stakeholder management, and possess a keen eye for efficiency and detail.
This hybrid role typically requires two days per week in the office in Tamworth (usually Tuesday and Wednesday, with flexibility required) and the remainder working from home.
You will work closely with the CEO on the execution of the vision and strategy, ensuring action plans are in place to deliver initiatives, monitor progress, and mitigate risks. Additionally, you will support the alignment of the Executive and Senior leadership team, driving discussions and enabling clarity of priorities and goals.
Duties will include:
- Executive Team Development: Creating a programme for a high-performing Executive team.
- Strategy Delivery: Ensuring clarity on the organisation’s vision, strategy, and priorities. Holding teams accountable, removing barriers, and monitoring progress.
- Communication Strategy: Executing an internal communication programme for clarity and alignment. Developing events for regular interactions across all levels.
- Efficiency: Leading in delivering the CEO's and collective Executive's strategy. Driving continual improvement in ways of working.
- Project Leadership: Leading key projects under CEO sponsorship.
- Stakeholder Management: Building coalitions, influencing, and resolving complex problems with stakeholders.
- Line Management: Overseeing the EA to manage the CEO's time and energy.
- Advisor: Providing objective advice, feedback, and counsel to the CEO.
Person Specification:
- Communication and Influencing Skills: Structured, concise communication with the ability to flex style and persuade in conflict.
- Stakeholder Management: Build coalitions and overcome conflicting directions.
- Work at Pace: Self-starter mentality with the ability to work with ambiguity and support others.
- Analytical: Ability to interpret and communicate data, assessing opportunities and risks.
- Business Acumen: Significant commercial experience.
- Organised and Efficient: Capability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with changing urgency.
- Desired Experience: Project management experience.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a Chief of Staff role or equivalent level within an EA role.
- Candidates must live within an hour's commute of Tamworth.
- Flexibility for occasional UK travel.
This is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre Chief of Staff ready for a new challenge and a role where they can make their voice heard.
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