The UKI CEO is looking for a Chief of Staff on a 12 month fixed term contract. You’ll work closely with the CEO and Leadership Team to shape strategy, drive priorities across the business and deliver high impact projects. This is a rare chance to see the business at the highest level, based in Leeds, London or Dublin on a hybrid basis.
Location: Leeds, London (Hybrid), Dublin (2 days/hybrid). Travel required.
Type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months duration
“If you are an internal candidate, please note that this opportunity will be processed in accordance with our internal secondment process. Further details will be provided by Talent Acquisition upon application.”
Your next move
If you care about doing great work and seeing the difference it makes, this could be your next move. We’re looking for people who take ownership, set high standards and are always looking for ways to make things better. This is your opportunity to make an impact in Flutter UK & Ireland, where you’ll work directly with the UKI CEO and Leadership Team to shape the strategic direction of the business, solve complex challenges and strengthen governance and communication across the organisation.
What you’ll take on
- Act as strategic partner and sounding board to the UKI CEO and Leadership Team, managing the CEO’s priorities and providing advice, analysis and data driven recommendations.
- Draft key communications and reports, including board updates and internal and external presentations, and prepare briefings and decision papers for leadership meetings and key forums so leaders are well prepared and decisions are made effectively.
- Work with the Strategy and Strategic Planning teams to shape business strategy, objectives and success metrics, driving OKRs across the business and tracking leadership priorities so actions are followed up, blockers are removed and work moves forward.
- Lead high priority projects across the business from initiation to completion, coordinating teams across functions, setting clear timelines and finding process improvements and operational efficiencies along the way.
- Act as the link between the Leadership Team, the extended leadership team (our top 100 leaders) and colleagues across the business on communications and business priorities.
What you’ll bring
- Experience working closely with senior leaders in a chief of staff, strategy, consulting, business management or similar role, with sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential matters.
- Commercial and financial acumen, with confidence working with profit and loss, budgets and performance data, and the analytical skills to turn complex information into clear insights and practical recommendations.
- Experience setting and driving OKRs or similar frameworks, with the organisation and adaptability to manage changing priorities and keep actions and decisions on track in a fast moving organisation.
- Clear, confident written and verbal communication, including reports and presentations for senior and board audiences, with the ability to influence without direct authority and build trusted relationships at all levels.
- Confidence using AI tools in your own work and in helping the Leadership Team work more effectively.
What you’ll get
We are a flexible employer; whether you have personal commitments or a hobby that brings you joy, we want you to bring your best self to work. We also like to share our success; after all you make it happen. Our Benefits package includes;
- Self-Development fund
- Wellbeing fund
- Uncapped holiday allowance
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Discretionary annual performance bonus
- Paid volunteering time per year
- Enhanced parental leave
Flutter Entertainment (“Flutter”) is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, ensuring every candidate can participate fully and fairly. We welcome requests for adjustments at any stage of the hiring journey and throughout employment.
If we are unable to meet a requested adjustment, we will work with you to explore suitable alternatives and ensure a fair and supportive process. Our goal is to enable all individuals to thrive, removing barriers so they can reach their full potential.
Flutter
Flutter is the world’s #1 online sports betting and gaming operator and home to some of the UK and Ireland’s most recognisable brands, including Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet. We set the pace for our industry. And we’re always looking for what’s next.
Here, good ideas move fast. You’ll work with sharp people, solve problems at serious scale and be backed to challenge how things are done. Using our unmatched scale, we share ideas, tech and expertise across our brands and locations, turning great thinking into global impact.
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At Flutter, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration across our offices in Cluj-Napoca, Leeds, and Dublin. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and mentorship, while our competitive benefits package ensures that you are well-supported both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values diversity and embraces the latest technologies to create a secure and resilient environment.
