Chief of Staff

This role will require the successful candidate being put through DV security clearance when in the role

My client wishes to appoint an experienced Chief of Staff to work as an integral member of the SMT to support the business as it delivers growth across UK and European defence. This is an important role, and will appeal to a highly intelligent, extremely organised, commercially minded individual who is good at getting things done and has a background in tech.

The individual must be dynamic and willing to work across multiple areas from the complex to the relatively mundane in pursuit of company growth and success. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable tech background, a deep interest in the application of tech, particularly in a defence setting, and experience in the tech sector.

• Support the team including career development plans for direct reports and problem resolution and reporting of work and productivity and manage day to day activities
• Ensure that business activities remain compliant
• Manage purchasing
• Implement, monitor and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and processes.
• Carry out ad hoc research projects
• Manage the office and facilities
• Organise internal and external facing events, meetings, conferences etc.
• Manage attendance of SMT at conferences and exhibitions and attend and support
• Help promote the company and it's products
• Manage processes for obtaining various types of accreditations
• Engage with regulators such as the CAA and OFCOM in order to obtain clearances for field trials
• Organise field trials involving tech demonstrations including inviting attendees and organising the event
• Leading special projects from conception, planning to execution
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Provide decision-making support with analysis.
• Manage change initiatives

• Experience of tech and technology procurement
• A background in defence and/or military would be an advantage
• Financially literate and familiar with budget management
• Track record in delivering effective operational solutions in a tech setting
• High level of integrity
• Dynamic and proactive self-starter with strong inter-personal
• Comfortable operating in sometimes ambiguous situations, demonstrating a flexible and collaborative personal working style