Confidential Client - Chief of Staff

A new and exciting role has arisen for a highly experienced, energised, and discreet Chief of Staff with excellent project management, administrative, and communication skills to support a very busy, high-profile couple in helping them to manage their family, household, and professional affairs. The couple own several properties in London and abroad. This role requires the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining the utmost confidentiality, diplomacy and tact.

The successful candidate will need to prove their ability to navigate complex situations and solve problems calmly and effectively. The Chief of Staff will primarily focus on the coordination of the Principal’s family and private life, with occasional support on his business interests as required. Additionally, their support and guidance will be required in the recruitment and coordination of personal assistants and household staff to ensure continued, smooth management of all aspects of the family’s life.

The ideal person will have a proven track record of working with high-profile individuals and strong organisational, leadership, and project management skills combined with exceptional emotional intelligence.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following:

• A minimum of fifteen years’ experience in similar roles, supporting international and high-profile families;
• experience dealing with the logistics of large family systems and a nuanced understanding of family dynamics is essential;
  excellent organisational skills and a proven track record in successful project management and multitasking;
• strong proficiency in working with Apple and Microsoft systems;
  good working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, document and data management and workflow automation, ensuring seamless efficiency in a fast-paced environment combined with an ability to recognise when more traditional methods are required, balancing modern technology with classic business practices to effectively support the Principals’ needs;
• strong interpersonal skills, combined with a proven aptitude for building and nurturing professional connections and managing relationships with high profile individuals and the people in their network and orbit;
• ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of individuals from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds;
  taking a highly professional and impartial approach at all times, ensuring that no sensitive or personal information is disclosed under any circumstances;
• sound judgement skills: expected to make decisions and solve problems, demonstrating appropriate leadership skills;
• a proactive attitude and drive to take the initiative, recognising what needs to be done and accomplishing it proactively and independently.

Please note, this is an on-site, full-time role based in Central London and remote or hybrid work is not available.

The Client is being supported in this appointment by the executive search firm Society. For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Alyce Brogan on +44 (0)20 3653 0475, or alyce.brogan@society-search.com. Applications will close at midday (GMT) on Friday, 11 April 2025.