Chief of Staff

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised, commercially minded, and proactive Chief of Staff to work directly alongside the CEO of a leading luxury lifestyle company.

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys operating at the centre of a business, including executive communications, stakeholder engagement, and corporate initiatives.

Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO, you will help drive key projects, manage executive priorities, support communications and public relations activities, and ensure alignment across multiple departments and business functions.

This is not a traditional Executive Assistant role. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, execute effectively, and confidently represent the CEO both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Office & Strategic Support

• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO.
• Manage executive priorities, schedules, presentations, briefing materials, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate and monitor cross-functional projects and business objectives.
• Track actions, deliverables, and key priorities to ensure effective execution.
• Conduct research and prepare executive reports, presentations, and briefing notes.
• Represent the CEO at selected meetings, networking events, and industry engagements.

Communications, PR & Corporate Affairs

• Draft speeches, presentations, talking points, and executive communications.
• Support public relations, media engagement, and corporate messaging activities.
• Assist with thought leadership content, publications, and external communications.
• Provide input into executive social media and personal branding initiatives.
• Ensure consistency of communication across internal and external stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a liaison between the CEO, senior leadership team, and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with department heads, HR leadership, and C-suite executives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, business partners, media representatives, and industry contacts.
• Support high-profile events, networking opportunities, and strategic business initiatives.

Business Optimisation & AI

• Utilise AI tools and modern productivity platforms to improve efficiency and workflow management.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and enhance communication effectiveness.
• Support executive decision-making through reporting, analysis, and business insights.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience

• Minimum 4 years' experience within a Chief of Staff, Executive Office, Strategic Communications, PR, Corporate Affairs, Business Operations, Consulting, Marketing, or similar environment.
• Experience supporting CEOs, Founders, Managing Directors, or senior executives.
• Strong background in executive communications, stakeholder management, public relations, corporate affairs, or strategic planning.
• Experience preparing speeches, presentations, reports, and executive-level materials.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical capabilities.
• Practical experience using AI tools and productivity technologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Industry Background

• Luxury Hospitality
• Lifestyle Brands
• Premium Customer Experience Businesses
• Events, PR, or Corporate Communications

Personal Attributes

• Highly professional with exceptional presentation skills.
• Positive, energetic, and engaging personality.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused.
• Comfortable operating in high-profile environments and representing senior leadership.
• Able to work independently whilst managing multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus.
• Family medical insurance.
• Education allowance for eligible dependants.
• Annual travel allowance.
• International travel opportunities (approximately 25%).
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.

Why Apply?

This is an exceptional opportunity to work directly alongside a highly successful CEO within a globally recognised luxury lifestyle business. You will play a key role in shaping strategic initiatives, executive communications, and stakeholder engagement whilst accelerating your own professional development and career growth.