Hybrid Chief of Staff

at Adzuna

• Job title: Chief of Staff
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Chief of Staff at Adzuna leading strategic growth and M&A projects with CEO. Collaborating with executives to drive company success in the tech job market.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the CEO on growth, strategy, planning, and M&A projects
• Collaborate with executive team members to drive company goals
• Identify and execute M&A targets and new business lines
• Lead bi-annual planning processes and project management
• Enhance company analytics, presentations, and internal excellence
• Own and contribute to overall company success while promoting team engagement

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience (minimum of 3 years) working in an area like strategy consulting or a strategic/analytical role in a relevant industry (like tech, media, recruitment or consumer goods)
• Strong numerical/analytical skills
• Able to build complex excel/gsheet models and create compelling slide decks
• Strong work ethic, drive and passion to get things done, even with limited resources; brings energy to the team
• Entrepreneurial, practical attitude to solving problems or growing a business
• Good written and verbal communicator and able to quickly establish strong relationships at all levels, internally and externally
• Well organised, detail oriented and able to project manage and prioritise multiple projects; happy to get hands dirty and juggle!
• High level of integrity/discretion around confidential projects/deals
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm about the tech and online job search sector
• It’s a bonus if you have:
• Worked in a tech startup before
• Exposure to or an interest in any of: search engines, marketplaces, recruitment or online ad models; product management or tech; sales; online marketing
• Exposure to M&A or corporate finance processes
• Experience of dealing with legal documents like NDAs or contracts
• Pitching or negotiation skills
• An MBA

Benefits

• Reward: We offer a competitive financial package which includes a competitive salary, stock options (we are all owners!) and a contributory pension scheme.
• Wellbeing: Amongst other things, enhanced maternity and paternity leave; 25 days paid holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays; 3 paid volunteer days/year; Summer hours through July and August (we finish at 4pm on a Friday); and a full programme of wellbeing activities and events.
• Hybrid working: We are a fully hybrid company - half our workforce are remote. With employees located in different time zones, we embrace asynchronous work and ensure that everything we do reflects the hybrid nature of our workforce so that everyone feels included. In addition, we have a travel programme, to help facilitate effective hybrid working.
• Flexible working: For those working out of our London office, we have a flexible working policy which means you can work from home 2 days per week.
• Diversity & inclusion: We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and creating an environment where everyone feels included and welcome. Our D&I committee helps deliver a programme of activities and actions to support this important area.
• Training: Learning and development is an important pillar of our culture and there are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow whether through our Adzuna Academy training programme, attending conferences, team training budgets, individual development plans and coaching from experienced and supportive peers and managers.
• Fun stuff: We have a packed social calendar, twice annual global team get-togethers and an enviable culture thanks to the amazing and smart people who make Adzuna a great place to work. Lots of this is done virtually to ensure that everyone is included.