VENTURE CAPITAL

Chief of Staff to Founder

LOCATION

Mayfair, London

SALARY

£110,000 + DOE

TYPE

Permanent

WORKING PATTERN

5 days office based

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ROLE OVERVIEW

A successful founder within the financial sector is seeking a highly capable Chief of Staff.

The Founder is seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to act as a trusted strategic partner and right hand. This is a pivotal role supporting the Founder across business operations, strategic initiatives and executive decision-making while ensuring the smooth running of a fast-paced and entrepreneurial organisation. Working at the heart of the business, you will oversee strategic projects, executive support, operational initiatives and key business priorities, acting as the central point of coordination across multiple workstreams. You will manage competing priorities with confidence, provide high-level oversight and serve as a trusted liaison between the Founder and internal and external stakeholders. This role requires exceptional judgement, discretion and flexibility, with five days per week office based and availability outside normal business hours when required. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Chief of Staff or senior Executive Assistant looking to broaden their strategic influence within a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic partner and trusted adviser to the Founder across day-to-day business operations

  • Drive key business initiatives from planning through to execution, ensuring projects remain on track

  • Prepare board papers, briefing documents, presentations and strategic reports

  • Coordinate complex international travel, meetings and high-level schedules

  • Manage communication between the Founder, leadership team, investors and external stakeholders

  • Monitor business priorities and proactively identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency

  • Oversee special projects, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met

  • Conduct research and prepare detailed analysis to support business decisions

  • Manage confidential information with absolute discretion and professionalism

  • Represent the Founder in meetings where appropriate and follow up on agreed actions

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Chief of Staff

  • Experience supporting a Founder, CEO or entrepreneur within a fast-paced business

  • Exceptional organisational and project management skills

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities

  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to think strategically

  • Highly proactive with excellent judgement and problem-solving skills

  • Able to manage multiple priorities while remaining calm under pressure

  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

  • Absolute discretion when handling confidential and commercially sensitive information

  • A collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused approach

Package

£110,000 + DOE together with a highly competitive benefits package, including private healthcare for the successful candidate and their family. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an ambitious founder and play a key role in shaping the continued success of a growing business. The successful candidate will enjoy significant exposure to strategic decision-making, genuine career progression and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a high-performing organisation.

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If you are an accomplished Chief of Staff seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work alongside an inspiring founder, we would be delighted to hear from you. Submit your application below, and a Spencer & Thurlow consultant will be in touch should your experience align with our client's requirements.

If you are an accomplished Chief of Staff seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work alongside an inspiring founder, we would be delighted to hear from you. Submit your application below, and a Spencer & Thurlow consultant will be in touch should your experience align with our client's requirements.

APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY