Chief of Staff

Spectrum Search is partnered with a well-backed AI software company seeking a Chief of Staff to work directly with the CEO on strategic, operational and commercial priorities. This is a senior, hands-on position with broad exposure across the organisation and significant responsibility for solving complex problems as the business scales.

The company is an early-stage AI software business working with established enterprise customers. As the organisation grows, it is strengthening the processes, reporting and operating structures required to scale effectively.

This role is suited to someone with a strong background in management consulting, investment banking, strategy and operations, or an early-stage technology company.

The successful candidate will combine analytical depth with strong commercial judgement and the ability to move between detailed operational work and senior-level communication. They will also represent the CEO in selected customer, investor and internal leadership settings.

• Identify and resolve high-priority business bottlenecks across commercial, operational and product-related areas
• Build and improve financial, operational and go-to-market metrics, reporting and decision-making processes
• Support hiring strategy, headcount planning and improvements to recruitment processes
• Develop repeatable operating processes that support the company through its next stage of growth
• Lead strategic and cross-functional projects on behalf of the CEO
• Analyse complex business problems and translate findings into clear recommendations and actions
• Support senior customer and investor interactions where appropriate
• Work closely with leadership across the organisation to improve execution and operating effectiveness
  
  Travel to customer locations as required
• Strong professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, strategy and operations, or a scaling technology company
• Evidence of progression and increasing responsibility in previous roles
• Excellent analytical capability, including confidence working with financial and operational data
• Strong strategic problem-solving skills and the ability to structure ambiguous business challenges
• Commercial judgement and the confidence to operate effectively with senior executives, customers and other stakeholders
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take ownership of important cross-functional projects from problem definition through to execution
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in London five days per week
• Ability to travel internationally and to customer locations for approximately 25 to 50 per cent of the role

• Experience building or operating within an early-stage or growth-stage technology business
• Experience working within AI, enterprise software or software-as-a-service environments
• Strong technical or quantitative foundation

This is a full-time, on-site position based in London, UK, with five days per week in the office. The role requires approximately 25 to 50 per cent travel, including visits to customer sites across Europe and the US. Visa sponsorship and relocation support are available.