Chief of Staff
Contract: Initial six-month contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent
Location: Globally based / remote, with reliable working-hour overlap with the London head office and flexibility to work across time zones
Salary: Dependent on location and experience. London benchmark £74,000 - £81,000 with flexibility for an experienced interim appointment
Start: As soon as possible
Altum Consulting is partnering with a start-up, global health-focussed NGO with a unique and highly effective approach to solving a major global health issue. The organisation is growing with secure funding and is now seeking a Chief of Staff to support its next phase of development.
Its approach is grounded in evidence, data and cost-effectiveness. As its international work expands, it needs someone who can help the leadership team make clear decisions, turn strategy into deliverable plans and coordinate priorities across a growing organisation.
Reporting to the Executive Director, initially working with the Acting Co-Executive Directors, you will be a full member of the senior leadership team. You will bring judgement, constructive challenge and the ability to take ownership of work that crosses teams and functions.
This is a hands-on leadership role in a start-up environment. Priorities will evolve, and you will need to be comfortable bringing structure to work that is not yet fully defined. Early projects are likely to include coordinating a major funding renewal, developing the narrative for a multi-year strategy and strengthening how the board and leadership team work together.
Responsibilities
Working with the Executive Director and senior team to develop organisational strategy, priorities and delivery plans.
Leading cross-functional projects, coordinating contributions and keeping work moving towards agreed outcomes.
Bringing together programme, research, finance and operational input for funding proposals and longer-term plans.
Writing clear strategy documents, board papers, reports and internal communications.
Managing the board cycle, including relationships, papers, committees and follow-up actions.
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