At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the CEO in driving strategic initiatives and managing executive meetings.
- Company: PE-backed hospitality group with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with significant exposure to senior leadership.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of a transformative journey in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in strategy or transformation, ideally in hospitality or consumer-facing sectors.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
- Permanent | Central London | 4 days/week on-site
- Business
This is a PE-backed hospitality group with presence across the UK.
The business is mid‑way through a financial turnaround, with active work underway on technology, commercial strategy and the operating model.
It runs lean at the centre, has opened a HQ in Central London, and is exploring M&A that could increase its scale.
The Role
This is the CEO's right hand; a trusted, high‑exposure role sitting at the very centre of the business.
The Chief of Staff bridges the CEO, Ex Co and PE shareholder, turning priorities into coordinated action across the group.
They attend board and executive meetings (though the role isn't a formal Ex Co seat) and report directly to the CEO.
Responsibility
- Owns the cadence, agendas, and follow-through for executive meetings.
- Leads the preparation and governance of Board and shareholder papers and briefings.
- Translates strategic priorities into accountable, tracked initiatives and removes execution roadblocks.
- Manages the private equity relationship across governance, reporting, and communications.
- Builds trusted relationships across the executive team and wider‑business leadership.
- Operates seamlessly from strategic planning to hands‑on administrative support as needed.
Requirements
- Must have a background in strategy, transformation, or as Chief of Staff – prior experience consulting is a plus.
- Experience in multi‑site, consumer‑facing businesses – hotel/hospitality experience is a plus.
- Proven track record influencing senior stakeholders.
- Thrives in ambiguity and pace.
- PE exposure is a plus.
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Chief of Staff employer: The Barton Partnership
Join a dynamic PE-backed hospitality group in Central London, where you will play a pivotal role as Chief of Staff during an exciting financial turnaround. With a focus on innovation and strategic growth, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that values employee input and offers ample opportunities for professional development. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant city while being part of a lean, agile team dedicated to transforming the hospitality landscape.
