Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff for UHNW Entrepreneur (Family Office / Private Office)

Location: London & UK (Hybrid)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £120,000 – £150,000 gross p.a. (D.o.E.)
Start Date: As soon as possible – handover period through to June 2026
Reporting To: Directly to the Principal

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Chief of Staff to support a UHNW individual managing multiple active businesses across diverse industries, within a discreet family office / private office environment. Acting as a strategic partner and trusted conduit between the Principal and all business stakeholders and family members, this role delivers high-impact support across UK-based business operations, enabling effective communications, governance, stakeholder engagement, and operational oversight.

The focus is predominantly commercial, with personal and family priorities forming a natural but secondary part of the landscape.

This is a replacement hire for a well-established role. The outgoing Chief of Staff built the infrastructure, systems, and trusted relationships that now define the position. The incoming candidate will inherit a strong foundation with a collaborative support team and a Principal who has evolved significantly in his ability to delegate. A thorough handover period through to June 2026 will be provided.

The role is hybrid: the Principal splits his time between a Central London office and business operations in the Midlands. The successful candidate should be willing to spend 2–3 days per week in the Midlands (with hotel accommodation provided on-site) and can work flexibly from London or from home on remaining days. Driving is not required – direct trains run from Central London to the Midlands location.

• Proven experience in a Chief of Staff, Senior EA, or equivalent strategic support role reporting directly to a UHNW individual, founder, or C-suite principal (private office / family office experience highly relevant). This is not a step-up role – candidates must demonstrate a strong track record at this level.
• Background in at least one of the following: corporate/structured environment (Big 4, management consulting), luxury hospitality or lifestyle brands, or high-growth start-up/founder-led business. A combination is particularly valued.
• Understanding of what it means to support a high-profile principal across business and personal domains (private office support) – the focus is commercial and strategic, but personal requests are part of the territory and require a willing, flexible approach.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage credibly and warmly at all levels, from contractors and household staff to investors and board members.
• An “under the radar” personality – not precious about status or hierarchy, flexible, open, grounded, and approachable. Must be comfortable with the full spectrum of the role, from strategic projects to practical errands.
• Strong project management capability with a track record of driving initiatives forward, maintaining budgets, and ensuring principals are fully prepared for all commitments.
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel to the Midlands 2–3 days per week; flexibility to travel to other UK properties and occasionally internationally as needed.

• Understanding of or interest in the sports, entertainment, or hospitality sectors.
• Experience managing or coordinating a small support team (EA, PA, Property Manager).
• Start-up or founder environment experience – comfortable working in fluid, fast-paced settings with evolving priorities.

• Exposure to UHNW family offices, private wealth, or luxury hospitality environments (family office operations / private office).
• Knowledge of investor relations, fund operations, or commodities trading.
• Experience in property or estate oversight across multiple residences (estate management).
• Familiarity with event management, corporate hospitality, or venue operations.

• Inherit a well-established infrastructure with clear processes, systems, and a trusted support team already in place…