Chief of Staff (Interim Transformation, 6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Company: Advania UK
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Location: London
Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for an Interim Chief of Staff to join us for an initial 6-month fixed term contract

You will have the opportunity to work on a significant transformation programme to create a high-performing, scalable operating model that is commercially effective and operationally efficient

This programme will span sales, operations, organisation design, and commercial model evolution with multiple workstreams running in parallel

This role is for an initial 6-month period, subject to further extension in line with business need

Act as a hands‑on partner to the Managing Director of our VAR business, translating transformation priorities into clear plans, milestones and deliverables

Drive delivery across transformation programmes, ensuring progress, accountability and visibility of outcomes

Take ownership of selected workstreams directly where required, acting as programme lead rather than solely coordinator

Establish and run effective governance, reporting cadence and decision‑making forums

Create and maintain programme artefacts including plans, RAID logs, action trackers and executive reporting

Hold workstream owners accountable for delivery against agreed milestones and commitments

Provide constructive challenge to senior stakeholders to ensure pace and focus are maintained

Identify and resolve risks, dependencies and blockers, supporting rapid decision‑making

Work across sales, operations, finance and HR to ensure joined‑up execution of change initiatives

Support organisational design and people change programmes, including restructuring, role redesign and workforce planning

Ensure clear, consistent and high‑quality communication across leadership teams and wider audiences

Step into detail where needed, including analysis, communication drafting and execution of practical tasks

Support the Managing Director with strategic projects, executive communications and operational problem‑solving

Key Attributes & Experience

High levels of judgement, discretion and resilience

Ability to operate credibly at senior level while remaining highly hands‑on and delivery‑focused

Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce concise, high‑quality executive materials

Background in operating businesses preferred; consulting experience beneficial but not essential

Proven experience in transformation delivery, programme leadership, Chief of Staff or senior operational roles

Experience working directly with senior executives in fast‑paced environments

Experience in technology, IT services, managed services or VAR environments beneficial

Strong experience of organisational design, restructuring and people change programmes, including sensitive change environments

Strong analytical capability with the ability to simplify complex issues and drive clear decisions

Track record of delivering complex, cross‑functional change within a commercially focused organisation

Experience within sales‑led organisations and understanding of sales performance levers

Exposure to incentive and commission structures

Experience in operating model simplification, cost optimisation or post‑acquisition integration

Experience in private equity‑backed or transformation‑led environments

Familiarity with programme governance tools and executive reporting frameworks

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Posted: July 13th, 2026