Chief of Staff - Office of COO

Middlemore are currently seeking a Chief of Staff to join our financial services client based in London. Chief of Staff Location: London (5 days a week in the office) Salary: £160,000 – £180,000 + 20% bonus + 25% LTIP Start Date: ASAP Travel: Monthly US travel (3–4 days per trip) The Chief of Staff will be working across three main responsibility areas: Strategic support to the Executive team Project management and strategic planning We are seeking a dynamic, high-calibre Chief of Staff to support our Board and executive team in a truly flexible and varied role. This is a unique opportunity for a driven individual, with a management consulting background, to work at the heart of a global business, acting as a bridge across teams and projects. Strategy & Projects: Lead and support strategic projects for shareholders, including market research, target operating model design, and special project initiatives Programme Management: Help run key business cadences and coordinate the yearly investor conference, including shaping our section—a three-month, high-impact project. Stakeholder Management: Earn the trust of diverse stakeholders and act as a confident and objective advisor to the Board. Output: Deliver high-quality, strategic insights and syntheses from multiple information sources, distilling what matters most and crafting compelling narratives. Background: 4–5 years of steady experience in big 4 management consulting Programme Management, Strategy, Corporate Governance, Operations, and Business Enablement expertise. Ambition: This is a stepping-stone role for someone hungry for progression—aspiring to become a board member, CFO, CEO, or COO within 2 years. Flexibility: Able to travel at short notice and adapt to new challenges daily. Personal Circumstances: This role is best suited to someone at a mid-point in their career, with the flexibility to travel and commit to the demands of a fast-paced, global environment. 5 days a week in the office. Immediate Start: We are looking for someone who can impress from day one and start as soon as possible.