Leadership Operations Coordinator in Watford

Be at the centre of strategy and decision‑making at BRE. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Office of the CEO as a Leadership Operations Coordinator and gain exposure to senior decision‑making, cross‑business initiatives, and high‑impact organisational projects. You’ll help turn strategy into action by coordinating priorities, tracking key decisions, and supporting leadership and governance across the organisation – all while working closely with the CEO and Chief of Staff.

Help BRE make the built environment safer and more sustainable! BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting‑edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science‑led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE offers a unique opportunity to gain experience at the centre of an organisation, develop professional coordination and project management skills, and understand how strategy is delivered across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinating CEO‑led strategic priorities and tracking actions, timelines, and dependencies across the organisation.
• Managing the flow of information to and from the CEO and Chief of Staff to support well‑informed, timely decision‑making.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion, maintaining trust at the highest levels of the organisation.
• Preparing high‑quality research, analysis, and briefings that provide insight for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Developing clear presentations and written materials to communicate priorities and decisions to internal and external audiences.
• Capturing, tracking, and following up on actions and commitments arising from leadership discussions.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with senior leaders and acting as a trusted point of contact on behalf of the CEO and Chief of Staff.
• Leading coordination of cross‑business workstreams to ensure alignment, momentum, and effective collaboration.
• Supporting organisational or strategic projects by taking ownership of defined deliverables and driving them to completion.

Essential - What we are looking for:

• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track actions across workstreams.
• Ability to produce clear, concise briefings, presentations, and summaries that support senior decision‑making.
• Confident written and verbal communication, including professional engagement with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Proactive, takes ownership of work, and adapts effectively to changing priorities.

Desirable:

• Academic background in Business, Politics, Economics, Law, HR, Psychology, Communications, Sustainability, Built Environment, Project Management, or Operations.
• Experience supporting projects, workstreams, or leadership activity.
• Familiarity with office productivity and project tracking tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace).
• Basic research, analysis, or policy‑related skills.

BRE Benefits:

• Pension scheme – 5% employer‑matched contribution.
• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary.
• Enhanced maternity package.
• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more.
• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at‑cost EV charging points.
• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform.
• Professional membership reimbursement.

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits.

Work Location Options:

Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford office, as you will be expected to attend in person.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.