Chief of Staff

This role reports to the CEO, and currently has 2 direct reports – a Senior Talent Partner (leading on talent acquisition and development) and an Office / Admin Lead to support on day-to-day administrative management.

Responsibilities:

Core responsibilities of the role:

• Lead the Legal, Compliance & Risk function
• Lead the People & Culture function
• Lead a small team of professionals to deliver on the day-to-day responsibilities of each function
• Deliver all Legal, Compliance & Risk related activities including acting as general counsel to the leadership team; (legal) contracts drafting & review; working with external legal advisors; drafting, reviewing and monitoring the full set of company policies; and managing risk and quality assurance.
• Deliver all People & Culture related processes – from talent acquisition; onboarding & training; development and retention, to supporting leaders and managers across the organisation on people operations and performance management.
• Deliver on all office and administrative tasks required to make the company function smoothly, empowering our teams to deliver to the best of their abilities.

Ideal candidate profile:

• You're a trained lawyer (with LLB/GDL and completed your training contract) and are excited about adding impact to a scaling business
• At least 5 years’ of relevant work experience 
• Some key traits -- comfortable with complexity; self-starter that works well in teams; problem-solver; attention to detail; thrives in fast-paced environment with lots going on

What if you’re a partial fit?

We prioritise smarts, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description.

Company benefits:

• Hybrid working with 2 days in the office (Hayes, London)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Add 1 day holiday per year service + buy / sell up to 5 days each year
• Flexible work policy with options to take into account family care 
• Best in class family friendly leave and pay: Primary carers in their first year with ECS receive 6 weeks full pay and 6 weeks half pay, increasing to 12 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay from their second year. Secondary carers in their first year with ECS receive 2 weeks full pay, and from their second year receive 2 weeks full pay as well as an additional 5 days annual leave.
• Use our own scheme to lease a vehicle through salary sacrifice and save 40-70% to drive a brand new electric car
• £500 pa. personal development budget
• £100 home office budget 
• Vitality healthcare
• Pension
• Equity options - own a part of the business

Why Work With Us?

• Personal growth - join us as an early employee to fast track your progression opportunities!
• Competitive salary, pension & incentives scheme to share in our success
• Voted 4.9 on Glassdoor
• Voted Top 100 Organisation to ‘Escape’ to in 2022 and in 2023 by Escape the City
• Certified Company on Otta
• Be part of our friendly, family-like culture, enjoy our benefits - we value our people, diversity and building a wonderful culture where we can all thrive