An exceptional opportunity to drive accelerated growth in our business – and your career
Overview
£70000 - £100000
Kingston
Expires 15-1-23 - Applications reviewed after this date
CHIEF OF STAFF
An exceptional opportunity to drive accelerated growth in our business – and your career
The business is a fast-growing group of companies with a mission to foster positive change and help
make the world a healthier place. With a turnover approaching £17M we continue to grow fast.
We are looking for an experienced COS to drive the growth of the business to the next stage. You
will work closely with the CEO and support all key growth initiatives across the group.
Job overview & requirements:
- Work directly with the CEO in overseeing the implementation of key strategic initiatives
- Act as liaison between the CEO and the various team reports
- Ensure the CEO is only involved in top level decisions, while being informed of all sensitivities
- Assist and communicate with senior executives throughout the group
- Stay abreast of all operational developments, addressing problems as they arise
- Take the lead in decision-making and project management processes
- Provide coordination between teams across the group
- Gather all relevant information and analysis to aid decision making
- Assist with strategic planning and setting of key objectives
- Follow up with all stakeholders to ensure critical actions and timelines are met
- Lead and support teams to ensure timely implementation
As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate experience in a majority of these areas
and have strong inter-personal and communication skills. You will bring a breadth of experience in
various businesses, principally in consumer goods, having previously worked in a SME environment.
You will be ambitious, enjoy a fast-paced culture and have the energy to make things happen.
Package:
A great working environment with competitive salary, attractive share options and benefits.
Working hours:
Flexible to suit the successful candidate’s needs and living circumstances. Located South of London, near Kingston.
The Business
A mission driven group of companies, currently encompasses an increasing chain of 40 retail stores, full
manufacturing facilities, NHS contracts and clinics with now close to £17m in revenues. We start-up,
invest in or acquire businesses which provide affordable high-quality products and services. We look
to grow these businesses into leaders in their fields thus achieving high return on our investments.
Our approach is long term, building lasting relationships with all stakeholders.